Analyzing Your Time
In order to develop an effective time schedule, it is first necessary
to determine how much time you have available and then decide how you
are using it.
Analyze your actual time commitments by using the chart below as a
guide. Remember to indicate how much time each activity actually takes
you. When you have completed the chart, total the hours per week to
discover your actual weekly time commitment.
| Activity |
Hours Per Day |
Hours Per Week |
| Sleep |
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| Breakfast |
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| Lunch |
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| Dinner |
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| Job |
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| Class |
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| Transportation |
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| Personal Care |
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| Daily Chores |
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| Recreation |
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| Total |
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Now that you have totaled your committed time per week, it is easy to
see how much time you have left to study for your courses. There is a
total of 168 hours in each week. Using the chart below, subtract your
total committed time.
168 hours in one week
-__ Hours of total committed time
_____________________
___ Total hours available
Are you surprised to see how many hours per week you have left? Do
you have enough time available for reading and studying to achieve the
grades you want?
More than likely, you have much more time than you thought. Now, you
can begin to manage your time and achieve the grades you want. Begin by
plugging in some studying time during those hours in which nothing is
scheduled. In between your classes is a great time to study. Head to the
library for an hour or two to study instead of going back to your dorm.
Those ten minutes that you waste each day waiting for class to begin is
a prime time to review your notes for that class. REMEMBER - 10 MINUTES
PER DAY EVERY DAY REVIEWING YOUR NOTES PAYS OFF! You will find that your
study time will decrease when exam time comes around.
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