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  #41

You might have seen this, but I want to keep it in my journal.


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  #42

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  #43

Developing time management skills is a journey
that may begin with this Guide, but needs practice and other guidance along the way.

One goal is to help yourself become aware of how you use your time
as one resource in organizing, prioritizing, and succeeding in your studies
in the context of competing activities of friends, work, family, etc.



First: try our exercise in time management



Strategies on using time:


  • Develop blocks of study time
    About 50 minutes? How long does it take for you to become restless?
    Some learners need more frequent breaks for a variety of reasons
    More difficult material may also require more frequent breaks
  • Schedule weekly reviews and updates
  • Prioritize assignments
    When studying, get in the habit of beginning with the most difficult subject or task
  • Develop alternative study places free from distractions
    to maximize concentration
  • Got "dead time"?
    Think of using time walking, riding, etc. for studying “bits”
  • Review studies and readings just before class
  • Review lecture material immediately after class
    (Forgetting is greatest within 24 hours without review)
  • Schedule time for critical course events
    Papers, presentations, tests, etc.

Try the University of Minnesota's Assignment Calculator


Develop criteria for adjusting your schedule
to meet both your academic and non-academic needs




Effective aids:


  • "To Do" list
    Write down things you have to do, then decide what to do at the moment, what to schedule for later, what to get someone else to do, and what to put off for a later time period
  • Daily/weekly planner
    Write down appointments, classes, and meetings on a chronological log book or chart.
    If you are more visual, sketch out your schedule
    First thing in the morning, check what's ahead for the day
    always go to sleep knowing you're prepared for tomorrow
  • Long term planner
    Use a monthly chart so that you can plan ahead.
    Long term planners will also serve as a reminder to constructively plan time for yourself

  •   #44

    AOA drsaima,

    How are the studies going ? Hope good. nod


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      #45

    hi how's it going?

    i just saw the god's clinic document you have here....thanks for keeping it here... i mean its incredible.......... i was feeling terrible about something and i stumbled upon this.... just what i needed at this time.... i hope god gives me my peace soon.
    and i want you to pray for me.....

    thanks in advance

      #46

    Thx unique and SOS for stopping by.

    I was feeling worst on jan 18th and 19th, bec i wasted a lot of time. It seemed that no one care in the family... I was blaming every one... and just told every one that i am not doing it... was crying, depressed and blaming the whole world about non co operation.

    But than Alhumdolillah i recoverd, learned that I am the only one to blame for. Every one is doing whatever they can... i am expacting too much!

    So, I went in dars (Quran speech) on sat in masjid, two points of dars to share with u-->Signs of spirituality are Silence, Solitudenand Simplicity.

    4 points for home, 1)Home's beauty is in its order,2) homes peace is in contentment 3)home's glory is in being hospitable and4)home's crown is in Godliness (isn't it nice ) so than I cooked whole week's food on sunday. finished the third sec and started the 4th sec on sunday.

    Than My pc broke, on sunday... I cried confused , my husband fixed it, finished one lecture, but the remaining lecture video is not there, just this lecture is missed( I dont know how many more r missed) did'nt cry this time, but signed up in kaplan, and now I desperately want latest books and videos...
    Than there is this toothache in my sec molar, since satarday, went to dentist today... she reffered me to the specialist.... antibiotics totaly ruined my stomach... throwing up in car rolling eyes

    Anyways... I have to complete one and half chapter by tonight.


      #47

    Hi, hope your teeth and stomach are better!!!

    I can understand how you felt, crying and wanting to throw everything away and giving up, I am happy and glad for you that you have re-started and that you are trying to keep optimistic. Little by little, step by step, you will certainly finish, you are already on the fourth section that is great!!, keep going and focus on the goal, I read that obstacles are those frightening things you see when you get your eyes of your goal, so stay focused. I think your spirituality is helping you a lot too.

    See you around...I am about to start the second section in physio, I hope to end physio by February 3rd.

    Good luck!


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      #48

    thx novak75,

    root canal tomorrow, no studies... only pain rolling eyes




      #49

    get well soon dear

      #50

    thank you heal-the-world

    Please pray for me! Hopefully the pain would be gone todaycool

    GL,


      #51

    This is what I am doing wink

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=H4mFWxaeMQo

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=gJ309LfHQ3M&featur...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOac0YeaK7w&NR...


      #52

    Get well soon !!!! smiling facenod


    ___________________
    I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

      #53

    hi dr saima how do u do?

    this step 1 stuff is not easy at all!!!!confused

    i hate basic science!!!!mad

      #54

    Thank u uniques, I m better now, I had my rootcanal yesterday.( what a small nerve can do? wow, it practically paralyzed me, May Allah always save us from His punishments)

    Maoudoody: I am doing f9 now,thx

    Dont hate the basic science, I like it, I am in awe now, how organized system of God is at cellular level, how can any one say that this universe is created without God! By going in to basic science anyone can reach to Lord, the one and only God.

    Try to enjoy it, than it will become easier.

    Pray for me.


      #55

    Hey, how is it going ?

    Hope everything is OK. smiling facenod


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    I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

      #56

    Peace to all,

    I am back Alhumdolillah!

    I m back from california, I am back from sore throat, I am back from depression, I am back from laziness, tiredness and hopelessness!!

    So, I have to start my life again, there is no one to blame but myself, there is no one to help but only me, I have to help myself!!

    Haa!! life is not unfair, it give you what you struggle for!! so, I am here once again!

    May Allah swt help me in being focused, may I can find my passion and stamina back!

    So, Today I have to finish the heart muscle, I have to pray fajr first than I will read heart muscle from guyton, it is not good in kaplan.

    Will update in afternoon.

    I hope everyone is doing fine.

    @unique: how is everyone in family, your grand pa?

    Take care,


      #57

    hi saima
    i think we will be great friends if we just talk to each other once .i havent found anyone who is so similar in thinking .i think most of the girls think the same .we all are very emotional ,we all love our sons ,we all are so emotional againnod.but after reading your journal i felt we are both very similar and its good to find you .i think i am going to keep track of your journal and we will surely talk to each other .

    may god bless you .

      #58

    @janaki: sure sure smiling facegrin

    I could'nt start studying in the morning... bec of some reason, but its 9.48 a.m, kids are school, little one wants to play pbs kids, breakfast is done.... I will update here after noonsmiling face

    I am glad that I am back again smiling face


      #59

    Hi Saima,

    If you are having problem understanding Kaplan Physiology, try Linda Costanzo Physiology Text Book. It is an awesome book...very concise in comparison to Guyton and Ganong but yet detailed enough to make the concepts clear.


      #60

    I am back again, well couldnt do the whole heart muscle, but thank God I did half.

    I am very happy as I am out of my depression.

    Thanks miti, I will try to look for it.










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