After talking with a large group of 8th graders about their personal perspectives on life, school, sports, family and friends, I was amazed at how they balance everything. Here are three (of the many offered) time management tips they shared.
1. just do it
Even if the homework is not due the next day, just get it done. If there is nothing going on and you are just watching TV, go do the work. Save the extra time for sports or family or friends. TV did not rank too high on the list of priorities.
2. do a little each night
For the big projects, it's tempting to put off the work until the due date approaches. However, the kids felt the better way to tackle the large work load is to do a little at a time.
3. prioritize
Determine what is important in life. Everyone's list will be different. Make sure time is saved for the items at the top. Make sure "rest" and "sleep" are up there somewhere, too. Understand that you won't be able to do everything you'd like to do every week.
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