We've all been there, paper due the next day. You're sitting up at two in the morning, struggling to stay awake. You know you have no other choice but to stay up and do the paper. Time management is not something that everyone is just born with. It is something that you have to work toward. It has not always been easy, but those late night paper crams make us learn to not get in that situation again. Some people enter college with these skills of time management, but us less fortunate people might have to learn it now.
I'll be honest. Up until this very post, I was the person who waited until Saturday to start my posts. I am the definition of a procrastinator. I do not feel any inspiration to do work until I know I have no other choice, but to do it. This is one of my biggest flaws, but I'm working on it. This weeks made me realize that doing things ahead of time, will actually reduce my stress levels. What college student doesn't want that?
This week, since having to record how much time I was spending doing each activity, I felt obliged to spend my time wisely. As odd as it seemed, I was getting in all of my requirements and not feeling overwhelmed. By budgeting my time, I was able to be more productive. I spent enough time sleeping, doing homework, and also fitting in a good amount of socialization time. I realized that my strength is in my ability to multitask. I was able to get my social time in with my work out, my homework in with my eating. I realized that my old ways of procrastination weren't effective at all.
This week, since having to record how much time I was spending doing each activity, I felt obliged to spend my time wisely. As odd as it seemed, I was getting in all of my requirements and not feeling overwhelmed. By budgeting my time, I was able to be more productive. I spent enough time sleeping, doing homework, and also fitting in a good amount of socialization time. I realized that my strength is in my ability to multitask. I was able to get my social time in with my work out, my homework in with my eating. I realized that my old ways of procrastination weren't effective at all.
This is my turning point. I am hoping I can keep up with this positive attitude toward time management. I may have slip ups, but I will continue on with trying. If I start doubting myself, or feeling as if I don't want to continue with these habits, I plan on reflecting back at this blog post to give me inspiration to keep going.
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