When you’re studying at university, it’s common to feel like you’ve got a lot on your plate and can’t seem to balance your time. Don’t worry, there are ways to tackle this.

• Establish a studying routine. Work out when you prefer to study and try and stick to this. You can use our study timetable to organise your day. Remember, what works for other students might not work for you.
• Decide which tasks are most urgent and tackle those first. You may want to consider prioritising deadlines that are coming up first or tasks you might need more time to complete. You could ask other students on your course how they’re dividing their time between different modules or pieces of work.
• Don’t be tempted to study 24/7. This will tire you out and won’t necessarily help you reach your goal. Try breaking your tasks up into smaller chunks and take regular breaks.
• If you still feel you need more support, speak to your lecturer or personal tutor. It’s okay to ask for help – it’s what they’re there for. The Academic Skills Team can also provide 1:1 support on time management and a range of other skills, and you can request support from Student Wellbeing if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

It sounds like you’re aware of the importance of work-life balance, but you’re not quite there yet. When you’re studying at university, it’s common to feel like you could manage your time better. Don’t worry, there are ways to tackle this.

• Strengthen your studying routine. You can use our study timetable to organise your day. Remember, what works for other students might not work for you.
• Prioritise your tasks. You might like to consider which deadlines are coming up first or which tasks you might need more time to complete.
• Take regular breaks. Try breaking your tasks up into smaller chunks and look after your body by taking a walk, eating well and staying hydrated. If you’d like more help, there are resources to support you in managing your time on the Academic Skills Kit.

It’s great that you feel you’re effectively managing your time and have established a positive work-life balance.

To keep yourself on track, check out our study timetable. If you’d like further support maintaining your work-life balance, visit the Student Health and Wellbeing website.

When you’re studying at university, you may feel like you don’t have an ideal balance between your studies and your personal time. Don’t worry, there are ways to find that balance.

• Determine what actually needs to be done. Have you understood the requirements of the task, and should it be this much work? Try not to waste time on tasks that are not necessary – don’t create more work for yourself!
• Establish a studying routine. Work out when you study most effectively and try and stick to this time. You can’t possibly work at your best without enough rest. Remember, what works for other students might not work for you. Try breaking your tasks up into smaller chunks and take regular breaks. You can use our study timetable to better organise your day.
• Decide which tasks are most important and tackle those first. Before starting a task, try and determine how long it might take you so you’re not tempted to spend more time than is necessary.
• Make space for down time. Even when you have important deadlines coming up, you still need to eat, sleep, stay hydrated, and enjoy your hobbies. If you can, get out in the fresh air and move away from your study space. Include time for these things in your study timetable.

When you’re studying at university, you may feel like you should be constantly working and this can result in having less time to relax. Don’t worry, there are ways to tackle this feeling.

• Establish what actually needs to be done. Have you understood the requirements of the task, and should it be this much work? You can always ask your module leader to make sure, or if you feel more comfortable chat to another student on your course. Try not to waste time on tasks that are not necessary – don’t create more work for yourself!
• Don’t be tempted to study 24/7. Work out when you study most effectively and try and stick to this time. You can’t possibly work at your best without enough rest. Remember, what works for other students might not work for you. Try breaking your tasks up into smaller chunks and take regular breaks. You can use our study timetable to organise your day.
• Decide which tasks are most urgent and tackle those first. Before starting a task, try and determine how long it might take you so you’re not tempted to spend more time than is necessary. You may find you’re spending more time on a task as you need more support or unsure about what’s expected of you. You can always ask your lecturer to clarify instructions.
• Make space for down time. Even when you have important deadlines coming up, you still need to eat, sleep, stay hydrated, and enjoy your hobbies. If you can, get out in the fresh air and move away from your study space. Include time for these things in your study timetable.
• If you still feel you need more support, speak to your lecturer or personal tutor. It’s okay to ask for help – it’s what they’re there for. The Academic Skills Team can provide 1:1 support on time management and a range of other skills, and you can request support from Student Wellbeing if you’re feeling overwhelmed.