Time Management Challenges for Teens

John has a big exam coming up, but he also wants to hang out with his friends. What is one way he can manage his time effectively?

• Study all night and skip sleep.

• Create a study schedule and allocate specific times for studying and socializing.

• Ignore studying and focus on having fun with friends.

Emily often finds herself distracted by her phone while studying. What can she do to improve her focus?

• Keep her phone next to her while studying.

• Turn off notifications and place her phone in another room.

• Check her phone every 5 minutes.

Michael has multiple assignments due next week. How can he ensure he completes them on time?

• Start working on them the night before they are due.

• Prioritize tasks and set deadlines for each assignment.

• Wait until he feels like doing them.

Sarah feels overwhelmed with her schoolwork and extracurricular activities. What is a good strategy to manage her time?

• Quit all extracurricular activities.

• Use a planner to organize her tasks and set realistic goals.

• Do everything at once without any breaks.

Tom wants to improve his grades but struggles with procrastination. What is one effective method to overcome this?

• Wait until he feels motivated.

• Break tasks into smaller, manageable parts and set deadlines.

• Watch TV until he feels like studying.

Anna has a part-time job and finds it hard to balance work and study. What can she do to manage her time better?

• Quit her job immediately.

• Create a weekly schedule that includes both work and study time.

• Focus only on work and ignore her studies.

David often forgets about his homework assignments. What is a helpful tool he can use?

• Rely on memory alone.

• Use a digital calendar or planner to track assignments.

• Ask his friends to remind him.

Lisa wants to make the most of her study sessions. What is a good practice to follow?

• Study in a noisy environment.

• Set specific goals for each study session and take regular breaks.

• Study continuously without any breaks.

Mark has a habit of cramming the night before exams. What is a better approach to studying?

• Continue cramming as it has worked before.

• Review material regularly and start studying well in advance.

• Only study the night before the exam.

Sophia struggles to find time for her hobbies. How can she incorporate them into her schedule?

• Give up her hobbies completely.

• Allocate specific time slots for hobbies in her weekly schedule.

• Only focus on studies and forget about hobbies.