How to Change Your Time Management Habits

Changing personal habits can be hard. Here are a few tips that can help you be more successful in changing your behavior.

1. Don’t try to change everything at once. Choose 1 behavior.

2. Don’t expect miracles of yourself. 3. Get someone else to help you. (ISU Student

Counseling Center – FREE! 237-3939,

Student Services Bldg., LL) 4. Don’t get down on yourself if you slip up. 5. Give yourself rewards for changes you make. 6. Remember that time management is a process not a

one time thing.

25 Time Management Tips

1. Keep an appointment book2. Write a “to do” list every day3. Keep your “to do” list with you4. Ask yourself what things DO NOT need

to be done. Then, don’t do them5. Throw things out, perferably the first

time you handle them6. DO each task only once

7. When you pick up a piece of paper or open a letter, handle it only once. Once you pick it up, DO

everything that needs to be done

8. Make the most of one spare minute9. Make the most of transition time10. Learn to say NO11. If someone stops by your room and you don’t want

to spend a lot of time, stand rather than having them sit.

12. Control interruptions13. When you are on the phone, keep the

call short

14. Nothing is worth doing perfectly15. Spend more time in planning16. Ask the question: “What is the best use of

my time right now?”

17. Listen well18. Build your will power19. Wean yourself from TV20. Enjoy what you are doing right now21. Concentrate on one thing at a time22. Develop procedures for routine

matters

23. If you need to meet regularly with someone, schedule an appointment

24. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes25. Break down tasks into 15-30 minute

intervals

The ABCs of Time Management

Arrive a little early for every date or appointment

Be enthusiastic in everything you doComplete every assigned taskDo a little bit more than is requiredExpress yourself after you know the factsFeel comfortable in every situation by

acting yourself

Go all out to please your friendsHelp your enemiesIdentify yourself by accomplishment rather

than wordsJoin in and help, when you are neededListen with your ears, not your mouthKeep your head; it may save your hideMake do with what you haveNever say never

Open your heart to those less fortunate than you

Please yourself by pleasing othersQuickly respond to an emergencyRemember the spirit of the holidays –

especially in AugustStudy, study, study to excelTake advantage of opportunityUse spare time intelligently

Value your healthWork at your workX-out any qualities that could lead to

failureYou are the most important assetZeal – meet any challenge

Time Management & Studying When to study:

Plan 2 hours study time for every hour you spend in class

Study difficult (boring) subjects first Avoid scheduling marathon study sessions Be aware of your best time of day Using waiting time

Where to Study: Use a regular study area Don’t get too comfortable (not your bed, a chair, etc.) Use the Library, or study rooms

Time Management & Studying

Handling the Rest of the World: