{"id":18315,"date":"2025-09-02T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T22:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=18315"},"modified":"2025-09-05T09:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T23:55:08","slug":"tip-of-the-week-manage-your-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2025\/09\/02\/tip-of-the-week-manage-your-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip of the week: Manage your time."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being a university student can feel like a constant race against time. Juggling classes, assignments and a social life is tough. It&#8217;s easy to get overwhelmed and find yourself working on a paper at 3am the day it&#8217;s due.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Embrace flexibility and fun<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Schedule fun:<\/strong> Intentionally block out time for hobbies, social events and relaxing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate spontaneity:<\/strong> Leave gaps in your schedule for last-minute plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reward yourself:<\/strong> Plan small rewards for completing tasks, like a coffee break or watching a show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Use planning tools effectively<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use a planner:<\/strong> Use a digital or physical calendar to visualise your commitments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a realistic schedule:<\/strong> Build in extra time and avoid overly strict, minute-by-minute plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget your time:<\/strong> Be realistic about how long tasks will take and schedule accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optimise your study habits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Break down tasks:<\/strong> Divide large assignments into smaller, more manageable chunks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set clear goals:<\/strong> Establish specific, achievable goals for each study session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eliminate distractions:<\/strong> Identify and minimise what distracts you, like social media.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take regular breaks:<\/strong> Schedule short breaks to prevent burnout and re-energise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prioritise and be kind to yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prioritise tasks:<\/strong> Use your planner to identify and tackle the most important tasks first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be realistic:<\/strong> Acknowledge that things won&#8217;t always go perfectly, and it&#8217;s okay to adjust your schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritise wellbeing:<\/strong> Make sure to prioritise sleep, exercise and breaks to maintain your health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By using these strategies, you can easily manage your time and succeed at university.<\/p>\n<p>If you need any help with your studies,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/contact\">contact the Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18405 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1.png 300w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a university student can feel like a constant race against time. Juggling classes, assignments and a social life is tough. It&#8217;s easy to get overwhelmed and find yourself working on a paper at 3am the day it&#8217;s due. 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