TIME MANAGEMENT

By: Hannah Hoang

 1. Organization

2. Google Calendar
AGENDA
3. Study Tips

4. Work Life Balance

Hannah Hoang
Major: Finance & Economics

Minor/Certificate: Real Estate Certificate

Graduation Date: May 2023

Pledge Class: Beta Epsilon

Work Experience:

- Incoming Commercial Real Estate Intern at Wells Fargo (Summer

2022)

- Finance Intern at Baker Hughes (Summer 2021)

DSP Experience:

- Recruitment Team (Spring 2021, Fall 2021)

- Assistant Pledge Educator (Fall 2021)

Fun Fact: I don’t know how to swim

Organization
Organization
Efficiency and Productivity
Organization is key in maintaining balance.
 Make a physical to-do list and rank your
priorities.
 Assess your strengths and weaknesses.
 Do not wait to ask for help.
Efficiency and Productivity
Organization is key in maintaining balance.
 Make a physical to-do list and rank your
priorities.
 Assess your strengths and weaknesses.
 Do not wait to ask for help.

Remember, choosing not to use the resources

around you does not equal self-sufficiency.
 Procrastination

If it takes 1 minute… do it now.

If it takes 5 – 15 minutes… do it during your next
break.
If it takes more than 15 minutes… schedule a
time to do it, but schedule it now.

Later never comes. There will always be something

new to do, so just do it now.
 Time Management Tips

Do it right the first Make a physical to-do

time. list.

Do tasks that require

Multi-tasking is NOT
the most brain power
real.
early in the day.
Setting Goals

Daily Weekly Monthly

 Setting Goals

Daily Weekly Monthly

 Go to the gym  Finish RE essay  Fundraise $4k for
 Finish FIN 367  Complete 7 bro pledge class
reading interviews  Have at least one
 *hw to do list*  Apply to 3 job interview
internships  Read a book
 Run 30 seconds  Do one thing I have
longer everyday never done before

Example.
 To-Do
• Read for class (2 hrs)
• FIN 367 hw (1 hr)
• FIN 374C hw (1.5 hrs)
• RE paper (2 hrs)
• Brother Interview (1 hour)
• 2 Write ups
• Pledge Team work (1hr)
• Coffee chat/networking (1 hr)
Example.
Non-negotiable
• 7 hours of sleep
• Go to class
• Meals (3 meals a day)
• Gym (30 min-1 hr)
• Call mom 2x/wk (15 min)
• Wed & Sun: meal prep (2 hrs)
• Saturday: Grocery (1 hr)
• Saturday: Chores (30 min-1hr)
Example.
 Google
Organization
Calendar
 Google Calendar

How to stay
organized:

Planner/Bullet Journal Notion

 How to use Google Calendar
Create multiple sub calendars Create tasks within GCal
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Organization
Study Tips
The Learning Pyramid
 Study Methods
SQ3R Method
• Survey
S

• Question
Q

• Read
R

• Recite
R

• Review
R
 Study Methods
SQ3R Method PQ4R Method
• Survey P
• Preview
S
• Question
• Question Q
Q
R
• Read
• Read
R
R
• Reflect
• Recite
R
R
• Recite
• Review • Review
R R
 Study Methods
SQ3R Method PQ4R Method THIEVES Method
• Survey P
• Preview T
• Title
S
• Heading
• Question H
• Question Q
Q • Introduction
R
• Read I

• Read • Every First Sentence

R E
R
• Reflect
• Visuals & Vocabulary
• Recite V
R
R
• Recite • End Questions
E
• Review • Review
R R S
• Summary
The Pomodoro Method

Uninterrupted work

Relaxed break
The Pomodoro Method

Why does it work?

Uninterrupted work
 Avoids distractions

 Avoids multitasking

 Improves time management

Relaxed break
 Mind Map One Page Review Sheet

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 Study Tips

Space out your reading Stand instead of sit

Switch up your study Use colors for your

spot notes

Listen to instrumental
music
 When you are overwhelmed…

Take it one step Go for a quick

at a time walk

Do not go on
Take a nap
your phone
How to Reset in your Free Time
Do not use your free time to think about
the tasks ahead.
• Use the 4-7-8 breathing method
• Take a nap
• Get active
How to Reset in your Free Time
Do not use your free time to think about
the tasks ahead.
• Use the 4-7-8 breathing method
• Take a nap
• Get active

Avoid turning to social media, Netflix, and

technology in general.
 Work Life
Organization
Balance
Sleep
 The Importance of Sleep
WHY
Is Sleep Important?

Physical restoration Mood regulation

Cleaning the brain of Strengthening immune

toxin system

Information processing
and retention
 The Importance of Sleep
HOW
Can I Sleep Better?

Go to bed and wake up at Avoid using electronics

the same time every day before bed

Avoid big meals before Avoid caffeinated drinks

bed after 2 PM

Comfortable sleep
essentials and environment
 The Importance of Sleep
WHAT IF I
Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

Increase anxiety and Cause irritability and

stress mood swing

Decrease in physical
Sensitivity to noise
health

Difficulty in concentration
and memory retention
Fitness
 Benefits of Exercise

Improve cardiovascular
Good way to destress
diseases

Better quality sleep Greater Mentality

Stronger immune system

 Swimming
Boxing
Walking
Cycling
Dancing
Yoga
Biking
Hiking
Sports
Pilate Running
Jump
Roping
Lifting
Mental Health
 HONESTY

Keep mental checks of

your emotional state
 HONESTY
Set aside time at the end
of the day to reflect

Keep mental checks of

your emotional state
 HONESTY
Ask yourself important
Set aside time at the end questions to check in
of the day to reflect

Keep mental checks of

your emotional state
 HONESTY
Ask yourself important
Set aside time at the end questions to check in
of the day to reflect

Keep mental checks of Maintain honesty with

your emotional state yourself about your
emotions
Alcohol and Drugs
KNOW YOUR LIMIT
Good for:
• Social Events: Professional and
Non-Professional
• Occasional De-Stressing
Not Good for:
• Overuse
• Coping Mechanism
Nutrition
Certain nutrients, like lean proteins and
fatty acids, play essential roles in
controlling symptoms from certain
mental illnesses pertaining to memory
loss, concentration, anxiety, and
depression.
Ensure to incorporate water into your
daily routine. Coffee can increase
anxiety and sugary drinks impact your
state of well-being.
How Pledge Parents Can Help
Every person in this room has been in your shoes. As your pledge parents, we
are here to help you in any capacity throughout this process.

Academic Emotional Guidance for

Help Check-Ins Pledging
Resources from UT and DSP

Pledge Parents and Bigs

UT Counseling and Mental Health Center - Classes that include Meditation,

Identity and Violence Crises, Mindful Eating, and Understanding Yourself,
Short-Term Individual Counseling, Free Assessment Evaluations of Yourself

UT Mental Health Agency - Manvi Mittal was involved with this

organization and can answer any questions you have about it.
Questions?

Contact Info:
(832) 573 - 0318
hoanghuynhh23@utexas.edu