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It’s not easy juggling school, work and other commitments, especially during a pandemic. Check out these tips from Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s students advisors to help you with time management.

1. Start with a time audit.ÌýLook at where you spend your time and why.
2. Use a planner or download an app to keep organized.Ìý³Û´Ç³ÜÌý³¦²¹²ÔÌýÌýof the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students’ Association’s student planner, complete with fillable PDF pages. Please also read the news and announcements section on theÌýÌýat the beginning of each semester for swag bag pickup dates as we find ways to safely distribute hard copies of the planner during the pandemic.
3. Make a plan.ÌýÌýhas templates forÌýÌýto help you stay on track.
4. Know your deadlines and work toward them.ÌýAt the beginning of each semester, map out what’s due and when.
5. Complete the most important assignments first. Get the big things out of the way so they don’t weigh you down.
6. Do one thing at a time.ÌýMultitasking makes it hard to focus.
7. Find a quiet study space.ÌýHave a space dedicated to reading or reviewing material.
8. Eliminate distractions.ÌýIf you’re addicted to scrolling social media, leave your phone in another room.
9. Break your assignments and projects into small chunks.ÌýDon’t try to do everything all at once. You’ll feel less pressure and avoid last-minute stress.
10. Say goodbye to cramming.ÌýBreak study sessions into 30 to 45 minute chunks over the span of a week or two instead.
11. Learn to say no.ÌýSet clear boundaries and be clear on your priorities.
12. Be strategic.ÌýIf you have two assignments, one worth five per cent and the other worth 20 per cent, spend your time first on the one worth the most.

The reading plan

Watch this helpful video about creating a reading plan and thenÌýÌýfrom the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Library website.

Your student advisor is here for you!

Your student advisor can help you build both academic and personal resilience. To book an appointment, please log in to theÌý. On the home page in the top left corner, you’ll see the name of your advisor and the times they’re available to meet. Alternatively, you canÌýemail usÌýand your advisor will get back to you as soon as possible.

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