Plot the calendar. Plot out your calendar with goals before the week begins so you know what to expect for the days ahead. This will give you an idea of actual time you have available for studying, recreation and work time, and works well as a visual overview of your week.
Track your hours. For one week, keep track of the time spent on each project so you know exactly where your time is going. This will give you an idea of how long it really takes for your to complete a particular assignment or task so you can plot it in the right time frame in the future.
Review school assignments before the week begins. Don't wait until the day of to find out what is due later in the week. Look at the curriculum outline or other materials before the week begins so you know what topics or chapters you'll be covering, how large the assignments will be, and what type of timeline you are really looking at.
Learn to take great notes. Don't sit in class or at work and expect to retain everything you hear; taking notes helps you process information more efficiently, and will reduce the stress involved in trying to remember everything. The more 'mental space' you can free up throughout the day, the better!
Set up a voice recorder. Carrying a voice recorder with you can help you remember and record things you need to get done at a moment's notice. If you always find yourself scrambling for a notepad to jot down a few ideas, try a voice recorder instead. You an wrap up your day by reviewing your recordings and then jotting them down at your own pace.
Go over class notes on the weekend. Get into the habit of reviewing your class notes on the weekends for a refresher on topics and assignments completed. This makes it easier to prepare for exams and tests later in the semester so you can balance out your workload.
Use Post-It Notes or a small notepad throughout the day. Post-It Notes are a handy organization tool for jotting down a few ideas and breaking up large projects into smaller tasks. Get into the habit of using these regularly so you don't miss details at work or while studying.
Learn to delegate. Delegate household chores and other responsibilities to friends and family members if you just don't have the time to pack everything in. Clear up your schedule as much as possible so you can focus on work and studying without anxiety.