time management for the ap student

Fall 2014

*Time Management for the AP Student

*Six Steps to Time Management

*#1 – Write it ALL Down

*Make a thorough To-Do list

*Include everything from eating to chores

*Assign time increments to all activities

*Keep a general list with monthly and yearly goals

*Post-It Power Activity

*# 2 Keep a Calendar

*Keep a print or online schedule

*Keep a print or online to-do list

*Set alerts to remind you of upcoming activities

*Use a Timer

*Download the app 30/30

*Check-off or cross-out items you’ve completed on your list

*Google Calendar

*Use your Gmail account to sign-up

*Sync it with your smartphone

*Use your Smartphone Calendar or Download an app

*#3 Batch Items

*Do “like” things together

*Chores can be done all at once or dinners can be cooked for the week instead of everyday

*Make the outline for several essays at the same time while you’re “on a roll”

*#4 Do the Hard Stuff First

*Get the hardest part of your activity done first so if you run out of time you’ve gotten a bulk of the work done

*Easier activities can be knocked out when you’ve got a break in your schedule

*#5 Shut it Down

*Eliminate your distractions

*Don’t text/chat while doing activities that require concentration

*Download Off Remote for iPhone

*Download Shutdown for Android/Google Play

*#6 Make it Fun

*Make required activities fun or relaxing to reduce stress

*Listen to music while doing chores

*Sleep while traveling

*Meditate while traveling

*Reward Yourself

*Bonus: Re-List

*Shift things you didn’t get done today to tomorrow

*Prioritize or eliminate things that don’t have to be done

*Focus

*Learn to say “no”

*Make Your To-Do List