Throughout the semester it always seems like there is an staggering amount of deadlines for multiple assignments in multiple classes, and these deadlines can quickly make even the brightest student feel overwhelmed. What I have found is the best way to deal with this sense of being overwhelmed is to find a time management system that works for you. To manage my own time I have adopted using a planner religiously. At the beginning of the semester I write down every exam and assignment from
each syllabus so there are no surprises (in theory). In accordance to this I write down daily list and goals that need to be completed at a certain time in the order of importance. Although this system works for me, it is far from foolproof and things can still be forgotten or overlooked on accident.
Since I already utilize checklist in my current time management system I really enjoyed the article,
The Psychology of Checklist. Another article I found helpful was
Realistic Study Plans by Amanda Collins. this article also encourages the use of a daily planner, but it had an emphasis on scheduling by the hour in order to add structure to study times. I am definitely going to try to use this strategy in accordance with my current use of my planned to try to use my time more efficiently.
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