SURVIVAL SKILLS

TIME MANAGEMENT AND STUDY TIPS

Beat Procrastinatio

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• It can be your single greatest enemy in college.• It takes self-discipline and self-control to start

things when you need to.1. Say to yourself “A mature person is capoable

and responsible and is a self-starter. I’m that person, especially if I start now!”

2. On a notecard, write a list of everything you need to do for the day or the week. i. Check off things as you complete them.ii. Use the list to focus on the things that need to

be completed.iii. If you don’t complete them that day, move them

to the top of your list for the next day. iv. Working from a list will help you feel

accomplished and lead you to more free time.

THE GIVE-AND- TAKE

Focus!

Beat Procrastination

3. Break big task or jobs into smaller ones. i. Tack on the short, easy tasks first.

4. Promise yourself a suitable reward for something that was challenging.

5. Take control of your study environment. i. Say no to friends who want to hang out at

their convenience. Schedule time for them.ii. Don’t make phone calls unrelated to your

studies during your study sessions. iii. Close your door.

Words of Advice.

• Get a planner and use it always! • Make study guides for yourself and review

them before the exam.• Don’t be nervous or embarrassed to ask for

help. Use your resources (upperclassmen) early on before it’s too late to fix a grade.

• Study as if you’re taking the test.– Don’t study in bed.– Don’t eat while studying.– Don’t smoke while studying. – Study at a table in minimal silence (like a

classroom) and if you chew gum or drink something, then chew that same gum or drink that same beverage while you take the test.

Words of Advice

Continued.

• Use a Google calendar to stay organized.– Even block off time for studying, working out,

and etc.• Wonderlist is a great app to use for

organization, too.• Take breaks when studying.

– Make time for yourself or risk becoming burned out.

• Prioritize and allocate practical time for things.

ORGANIZE FOR THE SEMESTER.

The Weekly Assignment Plan

Time Table and Master

Plan

TOP TIPS.Find someplace where you can study without interruption – most likely not your room.• Don’t skip classes – it makes the work that

much harder.

Self-discipline is the key to academic success.• Don’t wait until the last minute to get your

work done – you’ll only regret it.