Google has many definitions for work, it is first defined as an activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. It is also defined as a task or tasks to be undertaken; something a person or thing has to do. My definition of work is simple, I got bills to pay. The motivation to work for the majority is money. And as a college student working as a server is a great way to earn a nice salary, but also has flexible hours for school. Of course, there is a big tradeoff in working and going to school. You simply do not have enough time to have a social life without spending all your time. In order to not end up missing out on opportunities or simply losing one’s self, everyone should know how to value and manage their time.
The first step to manage time is to simply make a schedule, the suggestion to make a schedule is always near the top of the list when it comes to time management. The reason is when we are totally planning our day inside our head without making any concrete plans, it is all too easy to forget things, prioritize poorly or feel overwhelmed and just do nothing. I speak from personal experience when I say do not underestimate the power of planning and writing that plan down.
Creating order is the second step in managing and valuing your time, and making a schedule helps create order. Write out your day on an hour basis or thirty-minute chunks and start by filling all the events you have to do, but also remove the ones that are either in conflict or that are not flexible, for example, class times and work. This will help give you a better picture of what you have to work with in terms of times to study and tend to the other responsibilities in your life. Again, this obviously simple piece of advice may be dismissed because of its very simplicity, but it is one of the most effective things you can do, provided you commit to the schedule you make.
For the final step you must learn to sacrifice, you work hard, and everyone deserve some time to just relax, whether that involves watching TV or just taking a nap. You should always allow yourself that time, it is an important step to avoid becoming burnout. You may feel stressed and overworked, and you tell yourself that you deserve a break after working hard all day; you may feel okay binge watching your favorite show instead of finishing that English essay that is due next morning. Every person has a different way managing their time and are responsible for their choices. But if pursuing your dreams means watching a bit less TV or fewer videos on YouTube, in my opinion it is worth the sacrifice.