Time Management

I can honestly say that this particular blog post applies to me very heavily. First and foremost, I spend large quantities of time micromanaging myself and others. Especially in regards to time.

My advice:

I find that physically mapping out a detail schedule is actually the first step. If you have a set work schedule or school schedule (I have both) it's good to make a week chart with all the hours of the day in each individual column. Afterwards I like to map out the not flexible pieces of my life. (Classes, work schedule, Appointments.) Once that is done, I try to remember to include daily habits such as eating, bathing, sleeping. After all of those things are mapped out I evaluate my free time. If I have free time, I include gym time, creative time, and even just leave the space blank so I can use that time at my own discretion.

I constantly set alarms and reminders on my cellphone. This paired with my mapped out schedule give me audio and visual reminders of appointments and homework assignments.

I have at least three planners and I send all of my homework to myself on facebook.

To be completely honest I have a bit of a problem. And all of this over planning is stressful and has been wearing on me over time. But I'm doing my best to continue to stick by it. Training myself to be efficient and to never miss anything. I think one of my favorite parts of this system is how I have managed to stay ahead of homework assignments and bill payments so far.

As a result of my over prepared personality, many people have come to me in an effort to get their own lives on track. I'm a bit flattered to be honest.

My general organization is filled with lists and sticky notes and reminders and a reminder web of individuals in case I forget things.

This week I have made almost every homework assignment before the due date and I have not missed more than one class.