Time Management Worksheet
For maximum retention, study in 50 minute intervals. (See what works for you! Maybe every 20-30
minutes!)
Take a five-minute break after a 50 minute stretch to let the information “sink in”.
Study in an area conducive to learning.
Keep interruptions and noise to a minimum.
Be fed and rested. (Drink water and watch your caffeine intake)
Pace yourself. Going too fast leads to errors and going too slow results in boredom.
Try different techniques to increase retention. Stand up, walk, pace, talk out loud, sit near a window
3. Can you say “NO!”?
Being able to say no is a learned skill… it takes practice.
If you are asked to do something that will affect your studies: Check to see if it’s something you really
want to do. Consider how it will affect your study time or college success. Ask yourself if it will create
stress that you would rather do without.
Think about delaying your answer in order to figure out what you want to do and perhaps compromise
4. Reward Yourself!
Rewarding yourself for completing a task is an important part of being a student. Psychologically we
need some sort of recognition of a job well done. Some short term rewards can be watching a TV
show, talking to a friend on the phone, having coffee with someone or buying a small reward.
Long-term rewards are used when a big test or paper is finished, a semester is completed, a certificate
or a degree is obtained. These require some more meaningful rewards such as a visit to a museum or
gallery, live music or live comedy. The idea is to treat yourself to something special (Keep in mind the
cost of these).
Rewards should be meaningful and should make you feel good.
7. Planning your time.
Make a list of things to do today and keep it reasonable.
Make use of an appointment book to keep track of your schedule.
A perfect tool for the student is a monthly calendar book that allows you to record all required work
for the semester, day by day. At a glance you can see what is due and what is coming up. It helps to
work backwards when planning your session.
Use color highlighter to emphasize important assignments.
Make sure you give yourself free time for fun and relaxation.
Make time to reward yourself for completing goals.
Remember to look at your calendar every day.
Know when to ask for help