I find it particularly challenging to manage my time on the Internet. I plan to “work” for an hour and next thing I know, I’ve spent two hours just surfing around. (There are a variety of reasons — individual, social, technological — and there is even a technical term for it [PIU, Problematic Internet Use] [...]
You’ll still have to study but if you want to optimize your brain function include exercise as a regular part of your study plan. Research shows that exercise hour away from your desk will more than pay off when you return rested, alert and calm. Exercise decreases your stress levels, improves your sleep, and improves [...]
…and a new beginning or two. As I prepare for our annual “Summer Mini-Course”, I’ve been thinking about this post and wondering if anything has changed for me personally. And I think it has. Herewith, my top 5 favourite timewasters, Summer 2009 edition (links not provided in case people begin wasting time by clicking through!): [...]
Well, taking a quick second look at Chris’ “Tuesday’s Top Timewasters” to be double sure that spending time on the internet wasn’t there (‘though I don’t, quite, believe it), I’m going to suggest a nifty website…with the caveat that it’s a real time-sponge. I spent MUCH more time scrolling through it last night than was, [...]
Here, in order, are the top timewasters that came out of the Tuesday Time Management Workshop: TV Going out Telephone Games E-mail Reading Movies Staring out the window To my surprise, no one mentioned Facebook! CG
Next Tuesday, I’ll be holding a time management lecture at 5:15 in Room 4049 of Robarts Library. No registration is required. I have lots to say on this topic, but feel free to add comments if there’s anything you’d like to see covered. – Chris Garbutt
