MPU2312 TIME MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION
1. “Time management” is the process of organizing and
planning how to divide your time between specific activities.
Good time management enables you to work smarter –
not harder – so that you get more done in less time,
even when time is tight and pressures are high.
Failing to manage your time damages your
effectiveness and causes stress.
2. Time Management refers to managing time
effectively so that the right time is allocated
to the right activity.
Effective time management allows
individuals to assign specific time slots to
activities as per their importance.
3. Time Management refers to making the
best use of time as time is always limited.
4. Time management is the coordination of
tasks and activities to maximize the
effectiveness of an individual's efforts.
Essentially, the purpose of time
management is enabling people to get
more and better work done in less
time.
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS
1. With exam approaching, you should be thinking about
how to get better at time management and organize your
days so you can strike the right balance between home,
work and university life
2. You should also try to eat some brain food just to bribe
your own mind and brain.
Has your
1. What do you
organization
have to do?
been effective?
SEVEN TIME 6. Exercise to
2. Create a life clear your head
schedule MANAGEMENT in between study
FOR STUDENTS sessions
3. Be flexible but 4. Allow time for 5. Avoid
realistic planning to avoid procrastination
repetition and distraction
1. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?
The first stage of improving your time
management is to list absolutely everything
that you have to do
This may sound obvious, but speaking from
experience, most students tend to leave
important tasks until the last minute, which
can impact on the quality of their work and
their overall grade
Include any university deadlines as well as
any shifts you work on the list, and make a
note of how much time each priority will
2. CREATE A LIFE SCHEDULE
Whether it’s a pin-up planner, a timetable or
a calendar on your phone, find an organizing
tool that works well for you and add your list
of priorities to it
Also, think about when you are most alert, so
that you can plan your study periods around
these times
Find time for socializing, but also make sure
that you get enough sleep
Most people need between 7 to 8 hours sleep
every night to remain focused and alert
3. BE FLEXIBLE BUT REALISTIC
Typically, allow around 8-10 hours a
day for working, studying, socializing
and anything else practical you need
to do
As a full-time student, you are
expected to dedicate 35 hours a week
to university studies, including the
time you spend in seminars and
lectures
if you only spend 15 hours a week
attending tutor-led learning, you should use
the extra 20 hours for independent study
It’s also important to remember that things
often take longer than expected
So, allow a little extra time in case you
spend longer on a task than you thought you
would
4. ALLOW TIME FOR PLANNING TO
AVOID REPETITION
Taking the time to research, plan and
think about your work is crucial for
good time management
Allow yourself the time to process new
information and plan how you are going
to use it, as this can help you to avoid
having to re-read and repeat any
research
One way of effectively planning before
researching is to make a list of
everything you want to find out, so that
you can make notes below each
subheading as you go
5. AVOID PROCRASTINATION AND
DISTRACTION
One way to avoid procrastination is to
think about the different places you
have been where studying-where were
you the most focused?
Where were you most distracted?
Is there anything you can do make
studying actually somewhat enjoyable?
Remember, what works for one person
might not necessarily work for you
For some, studying with friends can
limit their productivity
But for others, studying in groups can
help to increase motivation and avoid
procrastination
6. EXERCISE TO CLEAR YOUR HEAD IN
BETWEEN STUDY SESSIONS
Believe it or not, exercise works in the
same way sleep does
It can focus your state of mind, helping
you to clear your head and boost your
brain power in between study sessions
If you are new to exercise, aim to fit in
a 10-minute run here and there, steadily
increasing the amount you do as you go
on
7. HAS YOUR ORGANIZATION BEEN
EFFECTIVE?
Constantly reviewing and reassessing
your schedule can help you to recognize
whether you need to make any changes
in order to help you complete any
university tasks and also have time to
relax and spend time with friends and
family
1. Greater productivity
and efficiency
2. A better professional
reputation
BENEFITS OF 3. Less stress
TIME
MANAGEMENT 4. Increased opportunities
for advancement
5. Greater opportunities to
achieve important life and career
goals
1. Missed deadlines
FAILING TO 2. Inefficient work
flow
MANAGE YOUR
TIME EFFECTIVELY
CAN HAVE SOME 3. Poor work quality
VERY UNDESIRABLE
4. A poor professional
CONSEQUENCES: reputation and a stalled
career
5. Higher stress
levels
