Time Management

I work 20hrs a week, go to school full time, and will probably have to take on another job, so
managing my time well will be more important than ever. What are some things you guys do to manage your time well? If you work and go to school, then how do you find time to study, exercise, go out, etc? If I decide to take on another job I'll still want to be able to do things I like. I feel like I'm all over the place with this post, so let's just make it about general tips for managing time better.

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Permalink Reply by Q.A.Bradford on February 28, 2010 at 9:41am

utilize on campus and at work facilities to the max

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Permalink Reply by Audacious on February 28, 2010 at 10:37am

I work full time and im a grad ChemE student and im starting a cosmetic line so i TOTALLY feel you on the time management..This is what keeps me from blowing my brains out.
* I make a list of everything i need to accomplish in a day, week, month... when you have everything you need to do in front of you then it isn't as overwhelming as just thinking about it.
*Once you have a schedule planned out then you can move things around to fit another job.. like with me, next month i need to start meeting with graphic designers and packaging engineers and since i know everything i need to do for the month, i can schedule them in easier.. so there are no surprises like i missed a meeting or something..
Studying is paramount so that should always be one of the first things you put in your schedule.. plan everything else around school and studying.. I exercise right before i go to bed for 30 min.. My downfall is that i sleep like 5 hours maybe 6 a night.. but its not like we will be in school forever right? maybe sacrificing 2 or 3 more years of good sleep will pay off when we are well off..
Hope this helps!!!
OH and my social life kinda sucks since i cant hang out like i used to... cant really help on that one :(

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Permalink Reply by LesYpersound on February 28, 2010 at 11:53am

A. Matsimela said:

utilize on campus and at work facilities to the max

THIS
If there's an academic support unit for African Americans on your campus their point for existing is to help students like you so search 'em out. :]

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Permalink Reply by Wheredawhitewomenat on February 28, 2010 at 12:29pm

Social Life? I don't really have one either.

Never try to study at home. Utilize the library.

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Permalink Reply by sceneless on May 4, 2010 at 12:13am

Ok, so I've decided that I am gonna go through with the full time work and school thing. For those of you that do this, do you maintain a high gpa? If so, how do you manage?

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Permalink Reply by Rosenda on May 4, 2010 at 5:40pm

The time outside of being in class and working, you have to write that down somewhere, Scene.
Write down (on paper, your iphone, other electronic device, whatever works for you) everything you got to get done, even your social shit. You got to prioritize first, what things have to get done first or by a certain day/time and what things can wait?

What has to get done daily, weekly, monthly? That's the best way I can suggest for you get organized. Good luck. And no I haven't forgotten that house music cd I gotta make up for you and mail. ;)

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Permalink Reply by sceneless on May 5, 2010 at 5:26pm

Rosenda said:

The time outside of being in class and working, you have to write that down somewhere, Scene.
Write down (on paper, your iphone, other electronic device, whatever works for you) everything you got to get done, even your social shit. You got to prioritize first, what things have to get done first or by a certain day/time and what things can wait?

What has to get done daily, weekly, monthly? That's the best way I can suggest for you get organized. Good luck. And no I haven't forgotten that house music cd I gotta make up for you and mail. ;)

I forgot about that house CD myself..lol. Thanks for the advice Rosie. You guys are right. I gotta really have things planned out if i'm gonna do this. Thanks a bunch.