Time Management Inquiry

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I am a student who always maintains big goals, and will agree to doing extra work even if I’m depressed. Usually, I manage to pull through, but I have been having trouble recently because I took on too much this past year with a research scholarship. My GPA is dropping (currently to a 3.76) from procrastination, my health is the worst of my life, and I feel that I need to drastically change my current lifestyle.

I will take on less responsibility in the future, but my classes are becoming more difficult (Math major / CS minor : I graduate in two years / five years total) and I have a learning disability which slows me down. To do really good in my courses, I have to study 4 - 6 hours per hour in class. Does the daily schedule below seem reasonable, or is it too antisocial?

1 hour - Food
1 hour - Hygiene
3.5 hours - Classes / Travel / Research
8 hours - Sleep
8 hours - Homework / Studying
2.5 hours - Exercise / Flexibility / Meditation ; if my body is recovering, use part of this time to buy groceries.

How can I conduct this schedule while staying happy in school? Should I see a counselor? If so, how can they help?

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Do you plan to do homework and studying for 8 hours straight or do you take breaks in between? I used to do huge homework and study “marathons” like that and it drove me partially insane (I’m not even kidding). I recommend taking 15 minute breaks every 1-2 hours or so of doing straight work, just to let your brain take a break (set a timer to keep yourself from procrastinating and losing track of time if you must). Personally, it makes me more efficient at my work if I’m able to do this.

I too recommend using the weekends to spend most time with friends if you’re not using them for other purposes.

Good on incorporating exercise and sleep into that schedule. :slight_smile:

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Don’t make a super strict schedule because sometimes you won’t be able to follow it through some of the time. I found that making a priority list is more feasible. List things that need to get done and go do it… Also spend some time with friends :slight_smile: