I have many time management challenges, one of them being me working at Bojangles in Gaffney, SC. I started working there last summer and will continue working there throughout the year. Right now I've been able to cut my hours down to weekends but it's still hard. I usually work four to close on Fridays, and two to close on Saturday and Sundays. Pretty much all of my classes give me homework or projects to do over the weekend and I never really have time to complete them all. I usually get back to Converse around 11 Sunday night and have to stay up late to get the homework done that's due Monday. I have five classes everyday of the week so I always have tons of homework to do and quizzes to study for. I just end up getting behind and having to work much later on homework then is needed.
Another time management challenge is practicing my instruments. With guitar being my primary I'm required to practice it an hour a day. I also have to practice piano half an hour a day. Since I'm new to learning music, it takes me longer to practice these instruments since it takes me awhile to understand the notes. So I usually end up spending more then the required time practicing.
A time management tool I use is keeping up with my work. I try and get as much work done in my free time as I can. Before the weekend hits I try and get, if not all, most of my homework done so I don't have to stress out about it Sunday night. I also study a lot. Since I'm new to reading music, if I don't keep up with my theory or musicianship homework, I will fall behind with practicing my guitar and piano. They both help balance each other out so I have to make sure I maintain that.
Some advice I would give to others is to not fall behind. They more you slack and just lay around when you know you have homework to do, the harder it's going to be getting it done that night. Usually if you fall behind in one class, you start to do the same in the others. Just make good studying, sleeping, and homework habits and everything will turn out A-ok!
