22 STEPS FOR STRONG TIME MANAGEMENT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS part 2 (continuation....)

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E. PART TIME STUDENTS.

1. Keep a flexible schedule. Ensure that you find a job that allows you keep a fairly flexible schedule. Otherwise you
   may end up unemployed if you need time off to study or to prepare for exams.
2. Try work-study programs first. Many schools offer work-study program that allow you to work on campus. Some may even give you college credit for your work so long as it applies to your major.
3. Freelance. One way to ensure that you can work when you have time to work is to offer freelance services. Artist can paint portraits and design websites, and many studious types can offer their tutoring services to local high school or grade school children.

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F. PERSONAL TIME

1. Use fun as motivators. There’s nothing that works as motivation to get things done like the promise of doing something funny once it is completed. Use this to your advantage to speed up your work.
2. Leave time for yourself. While hanging out with friends is fun, sometimes you just need to set aside time for doing things that you like to do alone.
3. Allow time for clubs, sports and other activities. If you’re going to college fresh out of high school or going back as an adult, it’s important to make time for things you enjoy doing amidst all your school assignments. Ensure that you’re scheduling in enough time for fun so you won’t get burnt out.
4. Take care of yourself. Having too many classes on your plate can sometimes mean that you don’t have enough food on it. Make sure you are eating well and that you are making time to stay healthy even when you’re super busy. Otherwise you could end up sick.
5. Learn to say NO. Perhaps one of the most important thing about time management is learning to say no, even to things you enjoy doing. Sometimes turning down friends invitation is an integral part of making your life easier, however hard it may be to do.
6. Don’t schedule out sleep. Sleep is incredibly important, and if you’re not getting enough, your grade could start to suffer. Always make sure to schedule yourself an adequate amount of time each night to rest and recuperate.
7. Set boundaries. Don’t let your schoolwork to overtake your life. Set some guidelines as to how much time you’ll dedicate to enjoying yourself. This will help you to maintain more of a balanced life and keep you from getting too burnt out with school.

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TIME IS MONEY!!!