Colleges have already started and all the students must have been busy with their 1st term exams....at this point of time, here are some tips for all the College going students to prioritize their busy day;

Make a Schedule
A to-do list and a daily (or even hourly) calendar are tools you can’t afford to neglect. The more carefully you plan your busy week, the more smoothly it will run, so don’t hesitate to schedule tasks as finite as reading assignment instructions, emailing associates, or even cleaning the house.

Major academic assignments, in particular, can easily be broken down into their component parts. For example: instead of scheduling 3 hours to write a 1,000-word paper, instead plan 20 minutes to outline, 20 minutes to write each paragraph, and 20 minutes to proofread.

Learn When to Say No
As a college student, you are constantly exposed to new and potential commitments. During a busy week, when offered a new opportunity or presented with an “emergency” situation that does not involve your essential or important priorities, just say no.

Be polite but firm-something along the lines of, "That sounds interesting/fun/gratifying, and I know I’d want to give it more time than I have," is usually sufficient. If the opportunity interests you, reschedule for a future engagement.

Procrastinate Effectively
Careful scheduling may hinder your sense of spontaneity, but that doesn’t mean you can force yourself to be productive.
If the urge to procrastinate on a task or assignment is so strong that it’s overwhelming your ability to focus, then choose an activity that engages your body but leaves

your brain free to keep working, such as:

·    Go for a walk
·    Tidy the house
·    Play a simple video game
·    Set a time limit on the activity
·    Don’t waste any moment of it feeling guilty

Once your time is up, go back to finishing the task at hand-you’ll be surprised at how well you can focus after a break.

Effectively managing a grueling class schedule, while handling family commitments, takes careful prioritizing. In most cases, you’ll need to break some old habits and learn how to take control over your life and your surroundings.

The tips above can help you effectively manage your hectic schedule and still succeed in your education while saving some time for yourself and your family. It sounds like a lot, but remember-if you do it right, you can manage your time without letting it manage you.

Well, it is all in the conversion, even working professionals and home makers can implement these tips according to their life style.