Time Management
Let’s be real— sometimes it really IS about trying to fit a lot of things into a little bit of time. Here, we have some tips about scheduling and making the most of your time. We have two main sections here. The first, Traditional Time Management, is about looking ahead to the day, week and month ahead and trying to organize the time ahead. If you scroll further down, you’ll see a section on alternative time management methods, for those who have trouble with traditional scheduling. Honestly, we suggest you check both out— take what works for you from each of them!
If you’re having a hard time just… getting started, or if you keep putting off the things you need to do, you are probably struggling more with procrastination than time management. But don’t worry— we have a page for that!
Are you struggling to balance everything?
This slide show offers some ideas you might find helpful.
I don’t think my brain (or body or schedule) works like that!
Some of us struggle with hourly scheduling. Sometimes this is because our schedules are wildly unpredictable, sometimes it’s because we have a neurodivergent diagnosis (like autism or ADHD,) and sometimes it’s just because our brains don’t really…work well scheduling hour by hour. If this sounds familiar, click through the slides below!
More Resources:
This short article has time management tips for those with chronic illness— and others too!
This longer booklet has excellent advice on time management and writing. While it’s written with ADHD folks in mind, we really think it’s useful to everyone!
Help at City Tech:
At City Tech’s Student Success Center (SSC) , you can get a personal Student Success Coach, who can help you with everything from planning to learning to talk to professors. The SSC also has a lot of other great programs, like study groups and skills coaching. Check them out!!
The Center for Student Accessibility is City Tech’s disability services provider. They can help you with resources, reasonable accommodations and guidance for getting a diagnosis, if you choose.
The Counseling Services Center provides free and confidential counseling to City Tech students. They can talk to you about academic, career and personal challenges.