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Time Management


Planning
Almost every day of our lives we are required to organise our time to ensure that we complete specific tasks.

For instance, if you are required to attend a particular event (eg. a wedding, the footy, a movie) then it is likely that you will schedule essential tasks well in advance of the event (eg. buying a gift, dressing, travelling). You need to plan ahead in such a way that you are confident of arriving, fully prepared, in sufficient time.

However, as a student, the importance of managing your time can often be overlooked and, if neglected, can lead to inefficient use of available time. You can find yourself with too much free time because of breaks between lectures, or completely overwhelmed because of large amounts of class time.

When you take into account that actual study represents only a portion of all the activities that must be undertaken, then your available time is further constrained. Think about the additional time it takes to shower, prepare a meal, travel to and from University, go shopping, pursue your favourite pastime... Being a full-time student does not mean cramming study-related tasks into every free minute!

Managing your time can really be broken down into three major areas:

  1. Planning Your Year
  2. Planning Your Week, and
  3. Planning Your Working Hours

The purpose of this study guide is to assist you in managing your time more effectively by giving you some practical strategies to ensure you keep your independent learning tasks Goal Directed.

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