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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Weekly To-Do Lists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In addition to scheduling, I also create weekly to-do lists. Divided into three sections, I write \u201cwhat I need to do this week,\u201d \u201cwhat I did this week,\u201d and \u201cwhat I need to do next week\u201d onto a document and fill them in with my weekly academic, work, and extracurricular tasks. This helps me keep track of the work I\u2019m doing while also being able to shift tasks around if I\u2019m particularly busy. Creating weekly to-do lists in this way allows me to ensure that nothing important falls through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Using Commute Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As a long-distance commuter, I find that it is more difficult for me to manage my time compared to students living in residence. However, this doesn\u2019t mean that I can\u2019t effectively use my commute times to get things done. By downloading my readings beforehand, for instance, I can finish maintenance tasks on the subway or bus, ensuring that my time spent commuting doesn\u2019t go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But honestly, sometimes I just use this time to decompress after a long day. I think it can be just as important to care for oneself during travel time as it is to remain \u201cproductive,\u201d even if it\u2019s just by taking a moment to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the semester progresses, we all experience an increasing number of deadlines, making it exceptionally difficult to keep up with weekly tasks like readings. During these times, I\u2019ve gotten much better at prioritizing studying for tests or working on essays; the reality is that we often don\u2019t have time for everything. For some tasks, it can be both realistic and healthy to say \u201cno,\u201d especially if it means that you\u2019re able to devote more time to work that you will actually be assessed on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, I have learned that time management is never easy, and I\u2019ve found solace in the fact that all students struggle to effectively manage their time at some point. Through trial and error, and giving myself some grace once in a while, I\u2019ve become better at managing my time \u2014 even though I know I\u2019m not perfect. I think it is possible for all of us to get better at it, and I hope the strategies I\u2019ve noted above help you in doing so as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Shane Joy (he\/him) is a peer mentor with Academic Success and is in his fourth year of his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in History, International Relations, and Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations. You can make an appointment with him or other members of the Academic Success peer team through CLNx, and <\/em>read more about peer mentor appointments here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/fSfYNSrkTxlnnz5GQa3CowDCZN5g-XR6FcNC7QrTvCe1nITvMtW8yl8gxrOeDfNLwfeSeghiAaMAahFixECG2KMdzdle_i44-VHLLQcCwy7rkBcCNFB-Fa9nj1GYUa5GPq26u93Ba4tfb_SvwNhBAg\")
4. Prioritization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n