What time-management methods work best for online students? Nicoline Jaramillo, who is an online graduate student studying psychology at Capella University, has a lot to manage. As a full-time student, wife, mother of four, and a U.S. Army officer serving at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, she needed a way to keep an entire household informed of each other's activities. "Each year, as the children get older and my responsibilities increase at work, I find myself revisiting my time management strategies."
She'd tried a number of high-tech solutions, but found a basic approach worked best. "I keep a wall calendar at home by the front door. It highlights family events, appointments, and social engagements," shares Jaramillo.
Start a new term with these back-to-basics time management tips:
1. Establish small, daily tasks for coursework and household chores, which, over time, help you accomplish long-term goals and stay on top of ongoing assignments.
2. Avoid working on multiple tasks at the same time, which can lead to errors and difficulty concentrating.
3. Turn off the electronic gadgets that may lead to distraction, such as smart phones, computer tablets, and the TV while you're studying.
Stay On Target
Want to improve your ability to stay focused? First consider how you currently spend your time each day. Identify activities that may keep you from achieving your goals as well as.
Strike a Balance
Finding a healthy balance between work and life is one thing, but adding school to the equation may be unfamiliar territory for you. Communication with those closest to you can.
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