Abstract
That’s right, you read correctly! We are back for year 2, and we’re starting off with some useful tips on time management for those of us trying to shake off the summer and roll into Fall semester. Curious about how to keep up with all of that reading? Interested in some tips to stay on track with a big project? Well, we have some advice for you with this episode, and hope this topic will serve you well on your journey through graduate school and beyond! Just remember, you come first, so plan accordingly! Join us for the conversation and get your brains ready for some 200-level sociology. We’re glad to be back.
Keywords
phd guide, time management
Sources
- Use a planner! Digital or analog. And here is an online planner as well!
- Bullet Journal method at https://bulletjournal.com/
- Figure out your learning techniques. All the learning styles are important.
- If you don’t have a schedule, create your own schedule. Especially when you are in the later stages of your graduate studies and you’re not taking classes anymore. Gotta keep up a regiment! Consistency is key.
- Learn now to say NO! School is too overwhelming with all the classes and obligations (perceived and real). Be mindful of your time and space. Remember: quality of life
- Work backwards for big projects. Knowing how to plan accordingly and be aware that writers block, revisions, and life will get in the way. Be proactive in your lesson planning.
- Know how to active read! It will save you so much time. Remember Penn’s comments on Zotero. Use it!
- Use things like the Pomodoro technique to get through tough writer’s blocks or boring work
- Stay organized so you don’t do redundant things or lose stuff
- Sleep and eat well. Your health, mental and physical, matters. Graduate malaise is real!
- TREAT YOURSELF…this is not only self explanatory, but also the most important!