MUSE - A Spartan Scholar from the Start: Making the Most of Your Day
Making the Most of Your Day
Be Organized
- Use time-saving tools: appointment calendars, e-mail, file folders.
- Have an organized workplace (don't waste time constantly looking
for your work).
- Use "to do" lists.
Plan Ahead
- Determine how long your tasks will take.
- Consider whether any activities can be combined.
- Determine if big tasks can be broken down into smaller tasks
that may be easier to schedule.
Prioritize Your Tasks
- Use an A-B-C rating system for items on your "to do"
lists with A items being highest priority.
- Look at all of your "to do" items to gauge the time
requirement and whether additional resources will be needed to accomplish
them. If yes, schedule time to obtain those resources. Don't postpone
the small tasks.
Avoid Overload
- Include time for rest, relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and
socializing in your schedule.
- Take short breaks during study and work periods.
- Don't put everything off until the last minute. Don’t cram
for exams.
Practice Effective Study Techniques
- Have an appropriate study environment.
- Read for comprehension, not just to get to the end of the chapter.
- Don't wait until the last minute to complete your projects.
- Read your greensheets and note all due dates on your calendar.
- Be attentive and participate in class. And, be punctual, prepared,
and eager to learn.
- Turning off your cell will avoid any distraction from what you
set out to do, study!
Be Flexible
- The unexpected happens to all of us (sickness, car troubles,
etc.); you need to be able to fit it into your schedule.
- Know in advance whom to ask for help.
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