9.1 Find a strategy that works well for you

Most students have busy lives which conflicts with their study plans, and everyone suffers from the occasional lapse in motivation, even when they are not busy. Students often find that they will use several different approaches to time management, depending on other demands and their experience of what works best. There are many resources and tools available on the internet, and a number of applications for mobile devices that are designed to help you manage your time (at the end of this session we will provide you with a link to further reading and resources. There you will find some useful links – under the heading ‘external resources’). You will probably already have a strategy that works best for you. If not, it’s time to take action!