Time Managing: Everyone Has to Do It!

Dear Reader,

I apologize for the lack of posts, but college has started and I have been very busy. This topic will discuss time managing, which is something all of will have to do one day or another.

Right now I am having to manage my social life with my educational life. It's not easy. I am taking six classes and am taking an online course program. I also have a boyfriend and I have parents and grandparents, and the rest of my family that says they "need" to hear from me everyday. I'm not going to lie, it's hard. I mean, why wouldn't it be? There is always one thing or another that makes you struggle with basic things. What should you do?

Get a schedule 
This was the first thing I did. I got myself a planner that was strictly meant to help me keep track of classes, assignments, and projects. Not only that, but it also helped me manage any family events or calls that I needed to attend; it also helped keep track of doctor's appointments, etc. This helps you keep better track of where all your time is going and where you can manage to switch things around. When I got a planner, the first thing I did was put all the due dates for all my homework for college and the online program (making sure to include projects and exams). After, I wrote in all the family events and personal events (doctor's, dentist's, etc.). If you are working or have interviews and meetings, put all that information in. If you have kids, put their schedule and information down in case an emergency pops up and you need to rush out and get them.


Stay Organized
I know this is cliche, but you have to stay organized. There's a difference between saying and doing. Don't just say you're going to follow the planner and don't even look at the thing for two years! Stay organized and keep with it. Don't lose papers and files that could cost you your grade or job. Don't forget meetings and appointments that are important. Create folders, make special boxes, file information, create a schedule with sticky notes, etc.

Give and Take
Okay, now I don't always day this, but sometimes you have to give some time to get some time. For example, say you have an exam on a Thursday and you know that you have to study or else you will fail, but you have no time because you have to study for other exams. Well, study for the classes you really need to study for and spend less time studying for the ones you don't really need to study for. See, there is always something you a give time to and take time away from.


There are many ways for people to manage time. It is important that we understand this. Do you really want to be known as the "sloppy one"? I don't. Trust me, if you do these simple things it will remove so much stress from your life. You might even find out that you have time to spare! Take my advice and enjoy the benefits!

Alyssa :)