If I was overwhelmed by my gigantonormous 'To-Do' list, I don't think Googling 'Time Management' helped. 430 million results. Sheesh. Well, at least I'm not the only one with issues.
In reading through site after article after blog after everything else, I've come to a few conclusions:
- Time Management means different things for different people; it's all about where your priorities are and what you're trying to accomplish.
- Because your own personal priorities may be different from other peoples', a lot of the advice on the web contradicts other peoples' advice. (Some people are pro-multi-tasking, others say it's counter-productive, that sort of thing...)
- Self-control is a good thing. (Yes I can walk away from Warcraft...)
- Organization is a good thing. (I can also sort the mail instead of throwing it on the floor. Now if I could just find the file-box that I put my sorted mail in...)
- To-Do lists are a good thing. But only if you use them right: One must prioritize.
All in all, priorities were the major theme. Are you trying to finish all assignments on time? Trying to have more time with loved ones? Trying to get that promotion? It's important to define what that overshadowing goal is. Then decide what is it that you're willing to temporarily shove to the side in order to make that happen. (Again with the self-control. Sacrifice is a good thing. Dammit.)
Later I think I'll start a list of some of the good sites I've visited. But for right now, I think the thing I need to do is ask myself that one really big question - the one that makes everything else moot without it: "What is my priority?"
(I'll put that at the top of my 'To-Do' list.)
I can agree with you on time management and needing to prioritize. I've spent too many weekends with a picture perfect view of what having finished homework will be like. Its not very fun to start the week regretting the 6 hours I spent playing video games.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely get behind the idea of prioritization... I can't tell you how many times I've had a list of things to do before me, but because I can't decide on what to do first, I end up getting absolutely nothing done!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank you! for creating this blog. Often I feel like I'm the only one who is overwhelmed with all the studying I know I need to do in order to succeed in more and more challenging classes. It's nice feel like there is a quazi-support group here with the other followers :-) The reminder about prioritization was helpful too. Too often I find myself studying the subjects I feel comfortable with as opposed to the ones that I need to get down order to graduate.
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