5 Tips for Better Time Management

© Licensed under Creative Commons: Chris Florence 2012

Procrastination is probably one of the things that I do best. But it’s not the best thing for you. Sure, you tell yourself that you work better under pressure, and that might be, but wouldn't it be better to know that you have gotten everything done and that what you’re reading won’t have to be put on hold. Or that video game that you’re so close to beating won’t make you later regret and stress out.

Here are 5 time management tips:

• Make a list: Write out everything that you need to do. Every step, every assignment and their corresponding due dates.
• Organize/prioritize your time: Start with the stuff that’s due the soonest.
• Give yourself rewards: For every item on your list that you check off, you get to do something that you like.
• Give yourself deadlines: Sure, we know that you work better under pressure. So make your own deadlines that are earlier than the actual due dates
• Don’t wait til the last minute: Waiting to the last minute is a sure way that you will not get everything done, or up to the standard that you want. 

I make a list for everything. As long as I put that list in a spot where I can see it, I’m pretty good at following it. Are you going to try these tips out?