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9.4. TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR ONLINE STUDENTS

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Identify what wastes your time: In order to fix the time management issue, we need to

identify the problem. First, think of the time you are wasting all day and what is causing it.
Are you spending too much time on social media? Are you playing too many video games?

Are you watching YouTune or TikTok videos too often? Are you disorganized and spend too

much time looking for things that you need? Are you losing time trying to multi-task instead
of focusing on one task and completing it?

Remove the time-wasters from your daily life: Once you identify the cause of the missing
time, you can do something about them. You can limit your screen time, use an application to

freeze your social media when you are on it too long, put your phone on silence mode when

you are working on an assignment and organize your bag or desk before starting to study.
Create a schedule: You need to have a schedule to effectively prioritize your tasks and plan

your time. Make sure to follow these rules when creating your schedule:
-Be realistic and flexible, establish daily and weekly priorities and tasks

-Create small, manageable tasks

-Allow activities for fun to balance your schedule
-Identify the most productive times for you during the day

-Use the most comfortable scheduling method (write on a piece of paper, or make a list on
your phone) to check easily and use planners.

-Have a positive outlook and don’t be discouraged if unexpected things occur and you need to
change your plans

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