{"id":4927,"date":"2025-09-30T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/?p=4927"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:22:27","slug":"time-management-as-a-college-student-several-tips-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-freshman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/2025\/09\/30\/time-management-as-a-college-student-several-tips-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-freshman\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Management as a College Student: Several Tips I Wish I Knew as a Freshman\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nHey friends! I\u2019ve taken some time to compile some helpful tips regarding time management as a college student. Whether you\u2019re a current college student or finishing up high school, you\u2019ll find something useful to you. Without further ado, let\u2019s get right into it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make Time With God a Priority<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jesus regularly slipped away from His disciples to spend time with the Father (Mark 1:35). How much more should we prioritize our time with Him?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most frequent objection college students make to spending time with God might be <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">time<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Spending less time with God supposedly frees up more time for pressing schoolwork or social interactions. The beautiful thing about a life that prioritizes God, though, is that when we \u201cseek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness\u201d (Matthew 6:33), all the other things (i.e., schoolwork) fall into place. But we must continue to direct our gaze Godward. And if you have never spent personal time with God before, here is a quick <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/navigators.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/7-Minutes.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for beginning to do just that.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We don\u2019t need to fear the list of assignments piled up in Canvas (although we should certainly work hard to stay on top of schoolwork). We serve a God who bears our burdens and anxieties (Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7), who wants us to serve Him freely without fear for the future (Matthew 6:34). Regular fellowship with the Lord keeps us afloat amidst the various worries and stresses of college.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nKeep a Planner<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use Google Calendar or invest $10\u2013$15 into a paper planner. Writing down plans frees up more mental space for other tasks. I almost certainly forget plans if I neglect to write them down. If you\u2019re like me, I recommend a planner! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I take roughly 10 minutes every morning to plan the day, respond to unanswered texts, and peruse my list of upcoming tasks and events planned for that day (e.g., meals with friends or extracurricular activities).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4928\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4928\" class=\"wp-image-4928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo_1-1.jpg?resize=512%2C384&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo_1-1.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo_1-1.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo_1-1.jpg?resize=120%2C90&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My paper planner. I write tasks to complete on the left column and events on the right column for each day.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nKnow When To Say No<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Cedarville, every opportunity sounds great (and they mostly all are)! As time goes on, though, we can better discern which opportunities deserve our time. I find it wise not to overcommit at the start of the semester when my schedule <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">seems<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> wide open. I have also learned to say \u201clet me get back to you on that.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nStudying: Distractions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve all done it \u2014 that unplanned 30-minute \u201cstudy break\u201d on YouTube. Distractions might be the number one culprit for eroding productivity. We study best when we single-mindedly focus on one task for a significant amount of time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Switching tasks (e.g., flipping back and forth between writing an essay and checking texts) drains our mental battery like nothing else. Consider carrying a legal pad for a place to jot down mental notes. This practice prevents multitasking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eliminate all potential distractions by finding a quiet study spot, hiding the phone, or even declining the enticing group study session (if working in a group is not necessary for that particular assignment). Employing app time limits on our phones significantly benefits us.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studying: Compartmentalization<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I suggest compartmentalizing study time to maximize productivity. Spend the best brainpower on the work that requires the most focus. For example, my mind functions best in the morning. My degree requires significant amounts of reading and writing, which I consider \u201cheavier\u201d brain work. I do these tasks in the morning, when my mind has more energy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider completing tasks that require less mental energy, like answering emails, later in the day, when your mental battery is low. Starting the day with smaller tasks robs us of the mental energy that we need for more difficult tasks. Generally, people work best in the morning, with their minds refreshed by the previous night of sleep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nCultivate Healthy Habits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a sleep schedule compatible with your class schedule<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commit to regular, modest exercise\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take study breaks (go for a quick walk or simply let your mind wander for a few minutes)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eat healthy foods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All these decisions help us to manage our time well! Exercise, for example, clears out mental fog so that our brains function more efficiently!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nMake Time for People<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re in college. Spend time with people. Develop deep, meaningful relationships that will last years after graduation. Missing out on personal relationships, especially the deep fellowship that we have as believers, is a mistake. Time management tips may serve us well, but if we neglect people, we miss the point. God uses our hard work and diligence so that we might serve others and point them to Him, not so that we can hoard our abilities to ourselves. I will admit, this is a lesson that I continue to learn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Insert Photo_2 here) Caption: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure to take time to develop meaningful friendships with other people!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nDevelop Rhythms<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, life is not always predictable. We might get sick or have an important late-night conversation with a roommate. However, developing rhythms to our lives will decrease the stress of college. Here are some weekly rhythms I typically follow:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal time with God in the morning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Homework time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise five to six days a week (typically not exceeding an hour)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Involvement in different ministries<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meals with others (individuals or groups)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time dedicated to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> doing homework<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Church on Sunday<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All these things sound difficult and require discipline, but they will significantly build us up and help us thrive. A professor of mine recently counseled my class that the diligence and virtue we build when we work hard towards an end is sometimes even more valuable than the end itself.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I sincerely hope that these tips serve you well as you develop as a person, and, more importantly, as a follower of Christ.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Detrich Zeisloft offers a refreshing reminder that time with God is not just important but essential for a thriving college life. Blending biblical insight with practical tips, he shares how planning well, setting boundaries, and building daily rhythms can help students stay grounded. More than a productivity guide, this article calls readers to seek God first and trust Him with the rest. 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