How can time management reduce anxiety?
Written by
Chen Jialiang
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Prof. Graham Pierce, Ph.D.Effective time management reduces student stress because it allows them to plan around established parameters. Unstructured times create decision fatigue and elevate cortisol levels. My students who established planning systems recorded forty percent less stress. Structured days also preclude cramming the night before an exam. The approach breaks down overwhelming workloads into manageable parts.
Pomodoro Technique
- Work 25 minutes then take 5 minute breaks
- After four cycles take a longer 20 minute rest
- Campus tip: Use library timers or Tide app
Eisenhower Matrix
- Categorize tasks: urgent/important, not urgent/important
- Focus first on urgent important assignments
- Campus solution: Academic advisors teach this method
These systems eradicate the fatigue of daily decisions. Each time block scheduled tells you exactly what to focus on. I color-code my calendar for different subjects; this visual system helps eliminate the anxiety caused by task switching. Campus planners help apply this system. Planned routines lower cortisol surges more effectively than willpower alone.
Balanced work rest cycles avoid burnout. Scheduled breaks allow cognitive recovery between study sessions. I have short walks interlaced between academic blocks. The green spots on campus are the ideal places for refreshment. This rhythm allows one to approach demanding days with a level of energy. It stops the vicious cycle of exhaustion and anxiety.
Start applying what you've learned now by using just one method. Try the Pomodoro method during tonight's study session. Notice how much less panic you have as assignments become predictable. Campus workshops will help you fine-tune your individual system. The consistent use of time management will help to build both your
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