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This is my process for managing study time and is open to refinement.
# This is my process for managing study time and is open to refinement.
 
# Create a small list of goals. (example: learn the subject material in a class, or learn to read and speak a specific language)
Create a small list of goals. (example: learn the subject material in a class, or learn to read and speak a specific language)
# Derive some small beginner tasks from the goals and compile them into a list.
 
# Move the "must do" tasks to the top of the list, and move the "want to do" tasks to the bottom of the list.
Derive some small beginner tasks from the goals and compile them into a list.
# Prioritize the list of tasks. (example: a class with a grade of "B" might take priority over a class with a grade of "A")
 
# Allocate fixed chunks of time (25-35 minutes) for each task, breaking the tasks into smaller chunks if needed.
Move the "must do" tasks to the top of the list, and move the "want to do" tasks to the bottom of the list.
# Identify free time in the next day and schedule these time chunks into that free time.
 
# In the following calendar day, follow the schedule.
Prioritize the list of tasks. (example: a class with a grade of "B" might take priority over a class with a grade of "A")
# At the end of the day, repeat the process listed above, up to step 7.
 
Allocate fixed chunks of time (25-35 minutes) for each task, breaking the tasks into smaller chunks if needed.
 
Identify free time in the next day and schedule these time chunks into that free time
 
Schedule breaks (5-10 minutes) between these chunks.
 
If there are two time bound chunks from the same task in a day, ensure they are not scheduled consecutively and that other chunks are inserted between them.
 
In the following calendar day, follow the schedule.
 
While working the tasks, remove all distractions
 
Learn to say "no" when people raise distractions.
 
Avoid multitasking.
 
Log your efforts and time spent for future review if needed.
 
At the end of the day, repeat the process listed above, up to ...

Revision as of 14:58, 2 May 2021

  1. This is my process for managing study time and is open to refinement.
  2. Create a small list of goals. (example: learn the subject material in a class, or learn to read and speak a specific language)
  3. Derive some small beginner tasks from the goals and compile them into a list.
  4. Move the "must do" tasks to the top of the list, and move the "want to do" tasks to the bottom of the list.
  5. Prioritize the list of tasks. (example: a class with a grade of "B" might take priority over a class with a grade of "A")
  6. Allocate fixed chunks of time (25-35 minutes) for each task, breaking the tasks into smaller chunks if needed.
  7. Identify free time in the next day and schedule these time chunks into that free time.
  8. In the following calendar day, follow the schedule.
  9. At the end of the day, repeat the process listed above, up to step 7.
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