Time Management - How To Teach Students Time Management Skills

Importance to time was never given when we were children. You wasted most of your time sleeping, idling, watching TV for long hours and playing video games. All the things accomplished is remembered when you get older. Thus nothing worthwhile has been accomplished you realize.


Time is a very valuable resource. Time once lost cannot be got back. Time must be made use of intelligently and wisely. Your improvement and growth will depend on it. Only the pleasant thoughts and wonderful memories which were fulfilled will be looked upon. Time spent properly is ore precious than gold is to be remembered always. Thus management of time is very necessary.


Is management of time a basic anxiety for the students? What are the obstacles which do not allow the children in finishing their task in time? Management of time is definitely a problem for students.


Normally social obligation from peers and busy schedules is the reason for incompletion of their tasks. Time management is mastered by very few people. In order to accomplish something in personal endeavor, school and work, the general need is good time management skills.


Schedules of students must be managed properly by students or else they will not be able meet their goals in time. They must attend their classes and do their homework properly in their house. They must do away with interruptions and distractions. They must not postpone. Otherwise their academic obligation will not be fulfilled. Many times it is very difficult to accomplish these tasks.


However, nothing is wrong. Everything does not end here. You're not the only person in this situation. There are many adults who do not know to manage their time efficiently. We can improve this situation. This can be done by reevaluating the way our daily activities are taking place and then to modify our daily activities to manage time better.


Students have to be guided and taught by somebody as they cannot do it all by themselves. There are some programs for management of time which can be included in the regular classes. An example of time management is "Beat the Clock Lesson". One lesson is called" TIME MONSTER". Students form teams to analysis the time wasted by them on sheets of paper. They will also study the acronym "CHOICE"
- Compare everything you want to achieve
- How your choice will affect you afterwards
- Order your priorities
- Inscribe your schedule in your planner
- Carry out the plan you have made
- Enjoy your life as you manage time


Meaning for the word "procrastination" is still on discussion. Time management tips are also given based on the category you belong.


Students can make use of the Principles of Time Management wherein
-Things need to be done everyday should be written down.
- Most favorable time for study should be found out.
- First study the tough subjects.
- Use your free time.
- Properly distribute practice and learning.
- Conducive surroundings are a must.
- Club activities to save time
- Entertainment and relaxation time should be allotted.
- Required amount of sleep is a must and you should eat properly.
- Identify your best time to work
- Review your notes everyday.
- Inform your schedule to your friends in order to avoid disturbance.
- Use a calendar.
- Do not be perfectionists.
-Stay calm and relaxed
- Question things included in your schedule.
- Do the job instead of worrying about.
- Read fast and select what you read.
- Entrust responsibility only when it is proper.
- Keep everything in correct perspective.
- Be a taskmaster.