Make It Click - Time Management

Learn simple time management strategies to balance college, work, and life. This NWACC Library guide includes tips, digital and paper tools, AI study help, and free weekly planner templates to help you take control of your schedule.

Try It! Choose a Planner

Ready to map out your week? This is a simple activity to get you started with time management. 📅 Choose a planner style below, print it out, and sketch your week. Remember — this is just one option. You can also explore digital calendars, apps, or bullet journals on our Choose Your Tools page. The best plan is the one you’ll actually stick with!

💡 Pro Tip: Try one planner style for a week. If it doesn’t fit your routine, switch it up — the best planner is the one you’ll actually use.

Customize an online planner:

Google Docs: Weekly Planner
Make a copy of our planner in your Google Docs account.
📝 Notion Student Planner Templates
Free and flexible

📥 Download a planner:

What's the Plan, Stan?
A simple, printable weekly planner.
Weekly Planner
Includes space for assignments due and tests.
Hourly Study Planner
Includes room for you to create a color-coding key and list out topics and chapters to cover.
Month View Study Calendar
Fill in the days of the month and add your tasks.

Plan With Balance

✍ Block time for classes + study
🏢 Add work & family commitments
🍴 Include meals, sleep, and downtime

Ready to put it all together? 🎥 This video shows how students can use Google Calendar to time-block study sessions, classes, and breaks to build a balanced week.

Reflection Questions:

Where in your week do you want more structure?
What’s one thing you’ll schedule first to make your plan realistic?

🕒 A plan that works with your real life is the best plan.

Last Updated: Sep 8, 2025 2:15 PM
URL: https://library.nwacc.edu/time-management
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Subjects: Library Workshops