Category Archives: time management

Why being ‘involved’ is so important to learning

How much do you care about your degree? Seriously. When you’re given an assignment, how does it make you feel? Excited? Interested? Antsy to start reading up on things? Or do you ignore it? Dread it? Groan at another piece … Continue reading

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Risk or Responsibility?

Do you take risks when faced with important decisions?  Do you push things to one side and let random excitement take hold and stress you out? Perhaps you think you only take an occasional gamble. But you may be more … Continue reading

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Too much advice and not enough productivity?

Simple advice can usually be taken the opposite way. Want to achieve your goals?  Make them public!  No, keep them private! Want to focus better on revision?  Listen to music while you work!  No, sit in silence! Want to save … Continue reading

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The beauty of thinking one term ahead

It’s fast approaching the end of another academic year.  Time to wave goodbye to all the work, all the fun, all the ups and downs. As you wave goodbye, start preparing for the big hello next year.  Think about next … Continue reading

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20/20 – Day 13: 20 ways to cut down & free up time

You’re busy, so I’ll keep it brief. Here’s how you can start saving even more time. No unplanned events. Impromptu is a no-no. Ignore TV.  As Gary Vaynerchuk says, “Everybody has time, stop watching f__king Lost” Switch off IM services. … Continue reading

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