Tips to Manage Your Time

Know where your time goes.For one week,write down everything you do and how long it takes.Then examine your notes.Where can you save time?Can you cut out needless repetition?

Have to vs want to.Make two lists:"Things I have to do"and "Things I want to do."Try to complete your"Have to's" more efficiently,allowing more time for "Want to's."

Be realistic.Nobody can do everything.If you take on too much ,you won't do any of it well.Sometimes,you have to give up one thing to gain another.So choose wisely.You can choose activities that will make you feel good or help further your future career.And you'll be surprised at what you get done with the extra time.

Track your progress.Use your schedule as a checklist.Check off each week,activity,or goal as you accomplish it.Whenever possible,revise your plan to increase your chances of success.

Get enough sleep.You'll accomplish more if you are well rested.Aim for eight and a half hours a night.If it's impossible,a 20-minutes power nap will help rejuvenate you.If you do take a nap,try to do so no later than about3:30p.m.,or it'll be harder to fall asleep at bedtime.