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Student life is not always easy. You're attending classes, completing assignments, studying for tests, socializing, and possibly also working part-time. You might have household chores, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and bills to pay. Finding the right balance between everything without losing your mind takes skill and practice.
Managing your time is key, say many experts. But what does that even mean? The Citizens Bank student portal has some valuable advice about it, including three different time management methods for you to try out. Keep scrolling to find out what they are...
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If the teachers didn't keep the blinds closed - the entire class would get distracted when bulls started mounting cows.
The teachers usually pulled the blinds down if there was mating going on that day, but one teacher forgot - in my psychology class. The teacher gave up trying to rein the class in once the bull mounted the female and a bunch of students were standing in the windows cheering the bull on as he went to town. He got a standing ovation, then the teacher, who had his head in his hands at his desk, told us all to sit the hell down.
The first is something known as the Pomodoro Method. It's apparently one of the most popular time management practices used by students, and here's how it works: Basically, instead of trying to study for hours on end and cram everything in, you break it up into smaller intervals.
"To try the Pomodoro study method, you’ll pick the task at hand you would like to work on and then set a timer for 25 minutes. Focus only on that task for the entire 25 minutes, and then when the timer goes off, take a break for 5 minutes," explains the Citizens Bank site. "Repeat four times, and then take a longer break before starting from the beginning.
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One day, he and his girlfriend proposed a "national skirt day" for guys...
I joined the 100 or so fellow male students, borrowing my sister's only skirt that fit me, wearing it to class. The jocks and "alpha" wannabe classmates all scowled in confusion, but the star quarterback was one of us. This giant moose of a man went full fledged EASTER DRESS in pale blue with turquoise flowers and a bonnet.
The teachers had him remove the bonnet during class, because no one could keep a straight face. He pranced around like a little girl, really getting into it. But it was less than a week later that he won the biggest game of the year nearly single-handedly.
It was a fun day, which I will never forget.
And... if you happen to be that specific "class clown" reading this and it sounds oddly familiar? If your initials are "A.C." - then I was your classmate where the streaks run over swamp land...
The second method is time-blocking. According to the bank, it can be a bit more tedious but many find it worth the effort. Time-blocking involves scheduling out and writing down everything you’re going to do for the entire day.
"For example," explains the site, "if you wake up at 8 a.m., write down when you’ll wake up, have breakfast, and do your morning routine. Then, write down your next task and the exact time you want to work on it."
Creating, and sticking to, a concrete schedule like this can help you focus on the task at hand, avoid procrastinating, and experience a sense of achievement as you cross things off your to-do list throughout the day.
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The third method recommended by the bank is the Eisenhower Matrix. This one might be for you if you feel fairly disciplined when it comes to time management. The Eisenhower Matrix involves prioritizing your most urgent and important tasks by dividing them into four boxes.
"You’ll have the tasks you complete first, the tasks you’ll do later, the tasks you’ll delegate, and the tasks you can eliminate," explains the student portal. "For instance, instead of working on a paper that’s due in two weeks, you decide to prioritize the internship application that is due this upcoming Friday."
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Edit as this got bigger than I thought. I found a news article about it
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Time management plays a part in helping reduce stress, and that's something many students need.
A study conducted by the American College Health Association found that 48% of college students reported moderate or severe psychological stress. 53% reported being lonely, and 26% had considered ending their life.
The Mental Health First Aid site notes that besides having good time management, practicing self-care can help when it comes to your mental health. Another thing the experts suggest is routine or structure.
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Bad enough it leveled a couple of blocks and blew every window within 3 km.
But that's just the inciting incident.
I was in class.
The windows at the back blew.
no one sitting there so no one hurt.
The ceiling came down on the amphitheater across the hall.
Teacher blinked. Then continued his lecture.
Evacuation people shouting in the hall.
Teacher: Someone please close the doors.
10 minutes or so, janitor comes in:
"Guys, you need to evacuate."
"Nope, thank you. Close the door behind you."
5 minutes later:
Senior staff that i didn't know the position of:
'Dude, GTFO."
"No!"
"Fine. If a single kid gets hurt that's on you."
"Everyone out!"
Not the US.
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Every. Single. Month.
Having a routine has been shown to lower people’s stress levels and help them feel more productive and focused," explains the site. "Consider planning to wake up, eat, study and exercise around the same times every day. This will help give you a sense of control, lower your stress levels and even improves focus."
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It was pretty fun all things considered, but I enjoyed camping and outdoor stuff at the time anyway. It was kind of nice seeing another side of my classmates, without phones or anything to distract us (not that phones in 2004 were anything like they are now). Finding out new things about each other, like showing that the smallest girl was the best at chopping wood even down to kindling (yours truly), and the most popular kids were just as insecure as everyone else, was a good experience. And yeah, the "tents" we made were pretty good. They survived heavy rain and didn't collapse or anything.
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Part of that structure includes getting enough sleep. According to Harvard College, more than half of college students don't get the required seven hours of sleep per night.
"Sleep deprivation can lead to symptoms of depression, but college students who prioritize sleep are likely to see positive effects like improvements in academic performance, their ability to concentrate while studying and less daytime sleepiness," notes the Mental Health First Aid site.
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