I really need help guys, I have poor time management skills, I'm always scrambling to finish my homework, never have time to work on my website or much. Any advice or site that can help me?
I really need help guys, I have poor time management skills, I'm always scrambling to finish my homework, never have time to work on my website or much. Any advice or site that can help me?
Make a list of things that need doing.
Prioritise them.
Do them one at a time.
Dont get distracted.
May seem obvious, but having items on paper can really help you focus. Do the most important things first. And remember: checking your stats is always at the bottom of the list
Yup, make a list.
For my newest project I have made a list that is ordered by priority of the task - in this case, some things depend on others so the structual things are done first.
While you go along just tick each one off.
New website released. ya rly!
Since I have a full time job, I have problems managing the 3 hours every night I use for web stuff.
One thing I have come in terms with is that I have to finish the current project before I move on. I have tried mixing projects but it just created more headaches. By the time I was done with something I had already forgotten how I did the other thing and would have to spend time trying to refresh myself. r2d2's advice is right on.
1. Turn of "chat" programs like ICQ, AIM.
2. Answer email at designated times, not when it happens. Set aside time and make it a task on your list.
3. Make small lists that you can actually get done. I use 3x5 index cards. If it won't fit on one there is slim chance I'll get to it. I keep a longer list of "action items" but my active to-do list is on my 3x5.
4. When planning your to do list leave a little wiggle room for things that "come up".
5. Like with email, set aside times to browse forums, or do it when your taking a break.
Those are some of the things I do to help me keep focused. I have ADD an these things help. I still get distracted and lose motivation from time to time, but having a daily schedule helps me get done. I still don't do as much as I could be doing. I could probably do twice as much, if not more, without breaking a sweat. I just get distracted very easily.
i use to have the same problem but i just started with a notebook and dry eraser board.... i use the notebook for website idea's and plans... and i use to dry eraser board when i have to get task done on a particular site....
it reminds me that im lazy and need to get it done..
I've had the same problem this year, I've had so much homework and coursework to do I just don't have enough time as I used to have.
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I use a dry board too. It's really handy. Though, even then I get distracted and start drawing pictures on itOriginally Posted by s2kinteg916
LOL i think it works well though... Just dont lose your marker and ur set...
To manage my time...
I plan out the month ahead of time on a monthly calendar. I plan when a specific article is due and then I do it. I like to visit realtor.com on my free time, to remeber what my goals are.
I dont visit forums when Im trying to get stuff done. Posting takes up a lot of time!
I've also got time management problems. Too much time doing things, not enough cleaning up after I'm done with them.
The problem with me is that actually doing the work, why am I so lazy; I rather play than do any homework.
Then definitely work on getting a set time for homework. Have an alarm go off. Have a TV on in the background while doing it if need be--probably want just the news or something you'd often watch only if really really really bored.
LOL!Originally Posted by r2d2
SO true, I have statsitis. I check stats on a couple of sites I have just started about 4-6 times a day :S
A complete waste of time. Much better spent actually developing new sites and creating content! Checking once a day is easily enough.
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lol @ statsitis. I have a bad case of this, but I never knew what to call it. Lately I've caught myself compulsively switching back and forth and refreshing several sites' stats and my ad network stats. It's a huge waste of time when I can just check them once or twice a day and get the same info, but I just can't help myself.
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