Category Archives: College Students

Fear of a Blank Page: Conquering Writer’s Block

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Scorpions, heights, blank Microsoft Word screens. Those three things terrify me about equally as much. We’ve all suffered from writer’s block at some point or another. Whether it is a paper for a class, a report for a boss, or … Continue reading →

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Mind The Gap

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

When we take a look at our workday, it may seem as though our schedules are packed full. However, if we look closely, there are hidden pockets of untapped time that we let go to waste every day. These unused … Continue reading →

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3 Tips to Work Productively From Home

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Working from home initially sounds like a great plan. It provides for a flexible schedule, you save on gas money, and have more space to spread out. However, working from home can quickly turn into a time management disaster without … Continue reading →

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The 26-Hour Workday

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

When we are faced with a mountain of work, we frequently long for more hours in the day. “If I only had more time!” we cry in despair. We assume that if we simply had more time available to us, … Continue reading →

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Time Management is Like a Rubber Band

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

This week, it occurred to me that time management is similar to a rubber band. No, not because it makes a cool sound when you pluck it, or because it is fun to flick at other people. Check out what … Continue reading →

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The ABC’s of Time Management

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

I frequently hear time management advice that tells us to prioritize our days based on the “ABC” system. A’s are things we have to do, B’s are things we’d like to do and C’s are things it’d be nice to … Continue reading →

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Finishing Unwanted Tasks

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

This week, I had a presentation to prepare for my PhD program that definitely tested my time management. Completing this presentation was both the most important and least appealing thing on my “Choose-To List.” As you know, that is a … Continue reading →

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Time Management Lessons from College Football

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

In the fall, the desire to watch college football all day long on Saturday really challenges my time management. Sitting in front of the TV, sporting my jersey and eating hot wings sounds so much more appealing than grading projects … Continue reading →

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How to Read Fast

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

As a grad student and a teacher, I have a lot of reading to do in any given week. Part of having great time management skills is learning to do things efficiently, so knowing how to read fast is essential. … Continue reading →

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Stop Being Busy

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

One of the single biggest time management mistakes people make is to confuse being busy with being productive. When you are busy, all you are doing is filling time. You are working, so it gives the temporary illusion that you … Continue reading →

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