Time Management = Iffy

Time management was never a problem for me in high school. I could get most of my homework done during school hours and the work that I didn't complete I would finish after practice or games before school the next day. I never once had to turn in an assignment late. I was the type of student to stay on top of things. I still feel like I am that same type of student just with a lot more work and a ton less time. This past week I was very overwhelmed with my first test, reading assignments, smartwork homework, but mostly the test. I almost didn't even care about my other classes because of my nerves over this one test. I started studying three days in advance thinking that would give me plenty of time to retain all the information and the night before the test I was feeling good. I understood the material very well and I could teach most of it to someone who didn't understand the concept. This good feeling lasted for only a moment until I realized that I had not completed two problems on my smartwork homework that was due at midnight. It just so happened that my realization occured at 11:30. So with a half hour before my homework was going to be counted past due, I crammed and went through formula after formula until I finally came up with the correct answer for both problems. This crunching of time wore me out. I vowed after that night that I was not going to put off homework or studying again. The way I am going to avoid this experience happening again is to keep going over the material I am learning in my classes as I learn it and new material. This is especially going to be key in my more complicated classes such as Biology and Chemistry. I plan on beginning to study more in advance and not waiting until the last minute. Lastly, I am going to put off other unimportant distractions such as skipping a favortite TV show or social event in the presence of a lot of homework. I feel that these tips/goals will keep me more up to date on classes and allow me to manage my time more efficiently. Feel free to use any of my tips on managing time. Until next time...

Chelsey:)