Managing Time and Work: Strategies for Success

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around strategies for managing time and work effectively, particularly in the context of academic settings. Participants share personal experiences, advice, and resources related to procrastination and time management techniques.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification
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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that simply making a plan and sticking to it may not be sufficient for effective time management.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of starting assignments as soon as they are assigned to avoid last-minute stress.
  • Another participant shares personal strategies for overcoming procrastination, such as focusing on completing tasks rather than achieving perfection.
  • Several participants recommend books by Cal Newport as helpful resources for managing time, particularly for students.
  • There is a humorous take on procrastination, with one participant suggesting a lighthearted motto related to spending time on "productive activities."
  • One participant advises monitoring and adjusting attitudes towards tasks to focus on positive outcomes rather than the burden of assignments.
  • Links to external resources on time management are provided by a participant, indicating a desire for further exploration of the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on time management strategies, with no clear consensus on the best approach. While some agree on the importance of starting tasks early, others highlight the challenges of sticking to plans and managing procrastination.

Contextual Notes

Participants' suggestions and experiences vary widely, indicating that individual approaches to time management may depend on personal circumstances and preferences. The discussion does not resolve the complexities of procrastination or the effectiveness of different strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students, professionals, or anyone interested in improving their time management skills and overcoming procrastination challenges.

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Hello,
Is there a way to manage our time and our work?
 
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Yes.

Did you have a more specific issue you need help dealing with?
 
Doesn't matter what you manage, but can you still stick with the plan?
 
Check out some books by Cal Newport. . .
 
If you have problems with procrastination.. (like I do)
Here are some helpful hints:
1) It doesn't have to be perfect it just has to be good, and most importantly, it needs to be done.
2) Once you begin its much easier to keep going.
3)Do the important but non urgent tasks.
 
Highway said:
Check out some books by Cal Newport. . .

If you are a student, this book is really good.
 
glueball8 said:
If you are a student, this book is really good.

great, so now we have books on how to manage your time?
I thought it was simple as make a plan and stick with it.
 
I follow my motto adherently,
"Procrastinate and Masturbate"... I mean spend my time on more productive activities!
 
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qedprigmosyno said:
great, so now we have books on how to manage your time?
I thought it was simple as make a plan and stick with it.

Huh?

So you read it and try to follow the ideas that you think that will help you.
 
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Here is the best piece of advice I can give you with regards to time management:

Start working on assignments/projects as soon as they are assigned!

You do not have to complete the assignment right away - just get started. This will help you stay on top of things. I can't tell you how many times I've been working on assignments which lasted much longer than I had originally anticipated. If I had put them off until a later time, I would have been in trouble!
 
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I am on the verge of being completely and utterly defeated by procrastination. Two days from now.

Listen to Lateralus. Heed him well.

I dare add only: choose reasonable research subjects. Save the pipe dream research for after you've got the degree.

Do not do as I have.
Do not end up like I will.
 
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On procrastination:

Perhaps train yourself to monitor and adjust your attitudes. Focus on the positive end result. Instead of thinking something like, "I've got to get my homework done," try to think of the results that are satisfying: "When I'm done, I'll have a better understanding of rotational friction (or whatever)."

On time managing:

See

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/time.html

http://www.studygs.net/timman.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5784740380335567758#

Edit: Geez, this is from January!
 
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