# Time management

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# Time management

- [Analysing questions](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/analysing-questions/)
- [Critical thinking](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/critical-thinking/)
  - [Academic arguments](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/academic-arguments/)
- [Habits of mind](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/habits-of-mind/)
  - [Active learning](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/active-learning/)
  - [Reflection and introspection](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/reflection-and-introspection/)
- [Time management](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/)
  - [SMART goals](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/smart-goals/)
  - [Pomodoro technique](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/pomodoro/)
  - [Scheduling your semester](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/scheduling-your-semester/)
  - [Staying motivated](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/staying-motivated/)
  - [Dealing with procrastination](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/dealing-with-procrastination/)
  - [Prioritising your tasks](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/prioritising-your-tasks/)
- [Note-taking](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/note-taking/)
  - [Digital note-taking](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/note-taking/digital/)
  - [Cornell note-taking method](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/note-taking/cornell/)
  - [Charting note-taking method](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/note-taking/charting/)
  - [Mind mapping](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/note-taking/mind-mapping/)

Good time management is an essential skill at university. Managing your time well will mean that you can meet deadlines, keep up with your readings, attend lectures and tutorials, and still have a social life.

[SMART goals](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/smart-goals/)

Learn how to set SMART goals to succeed at university and beyond.

[Pomodoro technique](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/pomodoro/)

Learn a simple technique to help you manage your time and improve your study habits.

[Scheduling your semester](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/scheduling-your-semester/)

Taking time to plan your semester from Week 1 can really pay off in the long run. Here are a few ideas to help you get organised.

[Staying motivated](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/staying-motivated/)

To succeed at university you need to feel motivated. This can be difficult at times. Learn some strategies for maintaining motivation, as well as ways to get help.

[Dealing with procrastination](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/dealing-with-procrastination/)

Everyone struggles with procrastination at some point! Check out this page to learn useful strategies for overcoming procrastination.

[Prioritising your tasks](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/key-study-skills/time-management/prioritising-your-tasks/)

Prioritising your tasks will help you to successfully manage your workload.

### Related topics

### Workshops

- [Academic Skills: Time Management](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19057)

See all [available workshops](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tetumuherenga).

**Short on time? Watch a video on:**

- [Critical thinking](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/99789/pages/critical-thinking) – 6:01
- [Time management](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/99789/pages/time-management) – 5:15
- [Note-taking](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/99789/pages/note-taking) – 5:39

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