Maya Bloom: How Students Can Manage Time

Although she has now been accepted to college, Maya Bloom was once a busy high school student who had to balance multiple extracurricular activities with her academics. She acknowledges that finding a healthy balance can be difficult. High schools provide a taxing workload for students and colleges want applicants that excel at other activities. This makes for a daunting schedule for those hoping to do well in academics and excel in activities outside of the classroom. With these tips, Maya Bloom hopes to help other students manage their time more effectively. 

·         Construct a “to do” list. It is important to keep a list of all the tasks you need to complete and to sort them accordingly. Maya Bloom notes that you should sort your list by priority. This will ensure that you do not miss any deadlines, so that you can space out your time accordingly for future projects. The list will also hold you accountable for everything you have committed to. When you have a hectic schedule, it can be easy to forget an assignment or commitment, so always write it down.

·         Make a schedule. Having a schedule will help you effectively allot your time. Reference your list of tasks and place them in appropriate time slots. Maya Bloom also encourages everyone to make time for disruptions. Distractions are inevitable and if your schedule is too packed, they will cause you to get off schedule.

·         Break large tasks into smaller ones. By breaking large assignments into smaller tasks, it will help you slowly complete a project and relieve unnecessary stress. Maya Bloom notes that if you leave a large task until the last minute, you will struggle to complete it.

 
Say no to unnecessary tasks. Maya Bloom acknowledges that saying “no” can be difficult; sometimes, however, it is necessary. If a task does not help you meet your future goals, it is better to pass it to someone else. Maya Bloom adds that this does not relate to homework assignments!