Time-Blocking in 3 Steps
Time blocking is a time management strategy where you give yourself dedicated time to do a specific task + no distractions = accomplishing your goals.
#1 - Identify an Important Task.Decide what you will work on. Pick an important task...start your essay, create a Quizlet or flash cards, read a chapter...?
Print this Weekly To-Do List:
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#2 - Schedule it.When exactly are you going to do it? Scheduling it makes it real.
Print this Weekly/Hourly Planner:
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#3 - Eliminate distractions.
Multi-tasking is a MYTH.
What's your biggest distraction? Cell phones, other people, daydreaming, television, noises....?
It takes 20 minutes to get back on task, making you unproductive.
Put it all aside and focus on the task at hand.
What's your biggest distraction? Cell phones, other people, daydreaming, television, noises....?
It takes 20 minutes to get back on task, making you unproductive.
Put it all aside and focus on the task at hand.
Take this Study Distraction Analysis to help you find the best place to study:
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