# Time management

Category: Cram Session

## Post 1 by charrington (Zone BBS is my Life) on Wednesday, 04-Jan-2012 17:59:49

Hi everyone,
Well, here goes... I am absolutely terrible at managing my time. I am a freshman in college, and I put things off. Assignments, reading, and what not... Anyone have any tips on this subject?
Thanks

## Post 2 by UniqueOne (I'll have the last word, thank you!) on Sunday, 15-Jan-2012 20:17:52

I know this is really difficult as I have struggled with this. I still do from time to time..especially coming back from school breaks and things like that.
First, try making a list of what your priorities are in every area of school life. I would then take it from there. Do what is most important to you first, or the most difficult subject. If you study the hardest things first whatever is left will be easy for you.
I hope this helps, feel free to message me or reply to here if I can help with anything else. Good luck and I know how you feel!

## Post 3 by brandonmcginty (Generic Zoner) on Wednesday, 18-Jan-2012 0:13:56

One thing that has helped me in the past, is to get all my work in front of me, either by copying all assignments to one file or directory, or by physically spreading them out in front of me.
Start with the longest or most difficult item, and move through each assignment. Don't have anything else open, and don't have any distractions. Pile-drive through everything, crossing each thing off your list, so you can see how much you have left, and more importantly, how much you have done.
If this means that you eat when you get out of class, then spend the next five hours waiding through bulldooky, and bemoaning your existance, then so be it. You'll finish the pile, and have the rest of the night/weekend to relax and completely let go of the work.
I hope this helps, if it is something you are willing to try.
Brandon McGinty-Carroll