Time Management VALUE MaP The Student Learning Advisory Service Gina May 1

Aims of this workshop Time management and organisation Methods and techniques Introduce time management methods and techniques 2

Independent study Multiple demands on your time Academic decisions Taking responsibility 3

Time and task management Establish key deadlines Draw up schedules Use on-line and paper planners Record EVERYTHING Avoid distraction 4

Time and task management Prioritise ‘Gap’-time Targets 5

Practicalities Smart Targets ◦ Specific ◦ Manageable ◦ Accurate ◦ Realistic ◦ Time-defined Review and revise as necessary Avoid rigidity Vary tasks Build in contingency time 6

Broader issues Be generous Work backwards Build in breaks Listen to your body-clock Cut off points 7

Information retrieval Work space Organise your desk-top Organise notes References Reading lists Articles 8

Work-life balance Flexibility Good time management Contingency time Healthy eating Stress control Relaxation 9

Enjoy your study! 10