One of the toughest lessons that I had to learn when transitioning from high school to college was learning how to manage my time. One of the reasons why it was tough on me was because, in high school, I was able to get away with procrastinating. However, in college it was clear to me (after my second semester) that if I wanted to be sane and have enough sleep, I had to come up with a plan. So, for me, part of my plan was to cut back on the amount of time I spent watching television series and movies. Also, there were times when I had to choose to stay at the library or the writing center, instead of hanging out with friends. By managing my time, I found a balance. Of course it took patience and time. But once I found that balance, I was able to watch movies and go out; however, my priority was always school. I knew that I had to keep my grades up if I wanted to avoid probation, so remembering that fact, prompted me to make the right choices when it came to managing my time. Thanks to technology, there are alot of apps that are available to help you with managing your time and increasing productivity. Here are some, that I have stumbled upon while searching apps that might help you take control of your time: 1. Remember the Milk: This app is worth exploring. It has many features that help you keep track of the tasks you need to complete. Some of the features include: ability to create list of tasks, set priorities to the items on that list, color code tasks and set reminders. You are even able to share the list with someone who can help you with some of the items on the list! 2. Egenda: I actually downloaded this one too! I like that I am able to organize and manage all the tasks that I need to complete on this app. I get daily reminders and I also get to sort them by class, due date and completion. Check it out! 3. Evernote: I have not gotten the chance to explore this app, but it is definitely on my to do list. This app helps you stay organize and increases your productivity. It has a lot of features like: note taking, scanning, web article clipping, receipt and photo organizer, and much more. Definitely worth checking out!
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