ABSTRACT
What if you have prioritised, but still have too much to do in too short a time? Possibilities are: • make a list of what you must do. Estimate against each how long it will take and add on half again. If it adds up to more time than you have - reprioritise.• make a list of what is to be done in order of priority. If after three days items are still on the list put them at the top or discard them. 20.3.2 Using resources and delegating What could make things easier and reduce effort? Possibilities include: • using a computer (but beware, computers don’t always save time), eg-time word-process work - it’s easier to correct work and edit it-use computers to process information (eg to make tables, create databases)- identify which computer applications could save you t im e - i t might be worth investing some time in learning to use them well-use a computer to store notes • find out what resources there are to help you with a task (an hour doing this could avoid future time wasting). Identify who would know (eg learning centre/library, computing support staff, lecturers, friends)• reduce the time you spend on other activities (eg travelling). Could you share out domestic tasks?• share a task with other students (beware - if you need to produce an individual piece of work, then it must be done by you to avoid accusations of cheating.). 20.3.3 Saying no Being unwilling to say no to others’ requests can increase demands on you enormously. This might include social events you don’t like to turn down, requests for help from other students, the needs of family members. It may be helpful to ask yourself the following about a current request from somebody.
