How to manage my college life better?

As a college student, I had a little notebook agenda. I wrote EVERYTHING in my agenda, so I would never forget an assignment, test, doctor's appointment, football game, anything. I learned to start my school work early, on those days that you think you have nothing to do, you can do homework. It's a much better use of free time than video games or watching TV until it's time to go to bed. Of course, you can always do that when you just need to relax. By doing my homework and studying early, I found I had even more free time than I thought. It also helps if you schedule homework and study time for yourself. Learn impulse control, I think that is the root of why so many of us have issues sticking to our decisions: we have a plan, someone offers us something that sounds more fun, so we ditch our plan for something we think will fill our time better. That process usually ends poorly for the responsibility we put off. By deciding when it's okay to let loose, and when you really need to do your work, you'll have less stress and more free time to party when you want to.

<span style="background-color: transparent;">You have to set a routine for yourself and stick to it for the most part. Once you get into the groove of a routine it will be much easier for you to manage your time and have enough time for everything you need to do (including relaxing). Make yourself to-do lists on a weekly basis, use Google calendar or a planner to keep track of events, deadlines, and due dates. In addition to setting a routine and sticking to it, plan out relaxing activities into your day. Or set aside a time, after everything is done for the day, that you can have "me" time. I have also personally found it essential to not only find time for myself but also make use of that time in a way that is best for me and my holistic wellness. I have found the HeadSpace app to be an essential tool in helping me relax and generally feel more relaxed throughout the day, Guided meditation, even if you have a busy schedule, will make you feel more at ease and relaxed throughout the day as a whole (not just when you have the time to relax and focus on that "me" time).</span>

<span style="background-color: transparent;">Set a routine.Use Google Calendar.Set aside Me TimeWrite weekly to-do lists and use a planner.Find a peaceful and restful activity that will help you feel relaxed.</span>

I would say that college life is fun and one has to strike a balance between enjoyment and gaining knowledge and education. Distractions are going to be there and one has to have a goal and work towards that goal.