Time management is less about managing actual time as it is about managing ourselves within the context of time. You must understand how long tasks realistically take to accomplish and how to plan an prioritize those tasks.

What are your challenges with time management?

I get easily distracted by technology, friends, or tv

I tend to ignore alerts or alarms

Lateness with assignments or appointments are common

I run out of time to do things

I feel like the day just slips away

I feel out of control of your day

Figure out what to do and when to do it keeping an eye on time available and on deadlines. Learn to focus your efforts on what is important.

What are your planning prioritizing challenges?

I forget what really needs to be done

I feel out of control of my days

Things tend to slip through the cracks

I often do what I want instead of what is necessary

I just don’t know where to start

I can set goals, but I don’t always follow through

Organization encompasses physical AND mental organization.

What are your organization challenges?

I’m constantly losing things

I sometimes forget things that are important

I use several different methods for organizing instead of one main method

My thoughts and ideas get scattered

I’m overwhelmed by big projects

Study skills covers a wide range of topics from note-taking to exam prep.

What are your study challenges?

I struggle with where to start

I don’t quite know how to absorb all this information

I’m not always motivated

I can’t seem to balance where, what, how much, and how often to study

I’ve studied the same way forever and it isn’t working anymore

I don’t know how to stop doing something, even if I have other things to do

It’s ultimately up to you, right? A coach can’t do it all for you, but I can teach you how to monitor yourself and practice personal independence.

What are your self-monitoring challenges?

I don’t always recognize when I’m moving toward trouble with assignments

I don’t always know when or how to get help

I tend to complete things late

I procrastinate

I avoid doing things independently

I’m used to being told what to do

I don’t keep track of my grades consistently

Focus is a learned skill that takes practice. It affects every aspect of your academics - from homework to exam prep to paying attention in class.

What are your focus challenges?

I often forget things

I keep reading the same stuff over and over

I struggle with multi-step tasks

I sometimes can’t recall what I’ve just heard

My mind wanders while working

I fidget and get distracted