Time management

Time is precious at university, and although everybody begins with the same amount of 24 hours a day, each person will invest their time differently because of their different needs. Do any of the following statements you think apply to you?

• I waste a lot of time
• I haven't got time
• There aren't enough hours in the day
• I'm not an organised sort of person
• I can't meet deadlines
• I don't have time for socialising
• I can't help being late
• I always work best under pressure
• I can't get motivated.

Need Help?

If you are having difficulties managing your time, we invite you to consult with one of the counsellors at Student Services.

Additional resources

The following tools can assist you in planning your time effectively and successfully:

• The USQ Learning Centre has online information about managing your time
• Mind Tools website provides suggestions for maximising your effectiveness while efficiently managing time
• the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota has created the Study Guides and Strategies that can help prioritise and organise your time online through an electronic planner.
• There is also a range of information on Time Management available online from Dr Bob’s Virtual Pamphlet Collection