Effective Time Management for Students
One of todays buzz words is feng shui, which stands for peace and harmony. Many young people today embrace this philosophy. However, achieving harmony might seem impossible to college students who often have to juggle work and school. They may not realize that their personal time management can actually help them achieve a state of balance and harmony.
To ensure balance, student workers have to be absolutely committed to what they are doing. If not, working at a job and trying to do well in school can add tremendous amounts of stress to their lives. With proper time management, however, there is no reason why young student workers cant effectively manage both work and school.
One of the key elements to time management is an understanding between the student, and the professors. This understanding is that the student is going to school and working. This will allow professors to offer more options to the student worker to get their tasks done. In class, proper note-taking is critical and the student should read and have a working knowledge of the syllabus. Studying at the last minute really isnt an option. Studying can be done in class, before class and on the way to work if public transit is an option. Otherwise, studying can be accomplished on work breaks and over a cup of tea before bed.
When looking for a job, the student needs to seek out a sympathetic, flexible employer in case class goes into overtime, or an unexpected project is assigned to them. Most employers of students are really accustomed to this. They can adjust to the students schedule if necessary. This will save both employer and employee a lot of stress in the long run.
Finally, living a healthy life is very important. Proper sleep is a must. Living on caffeine is a myth; it will only last you for a little while. To beat fatigue, arise 15 minutes early and take a vigorous walk and have a shower. Its amazing how just a small bit of exercise can refresh a physically and emotionally tired body. Also, lets not forget todays technologically advanced world. Most students have cell phones that come with a calendar feature to keep the busy student worker balanced and on track. Additionally, most students today are computer literate, some even carrying laptops. Use your computer to help create a list to prioritize your tasks. This will help ensure that you successfully balance your job and school while doing your best at both.
