The first year as a tech student can feel bumpy and intense like an overdrive! (Been there, done that!)

But fear not, fellow developers! Here are a few killer time management strategies that saved me countless hours:

Three effective strategies

- Habit Stacking:
Tech titans don’t build empires by accident, or make headlines unaware, No! They leverage the power of habit stacking. Here’s how to do it:

Habit Stacking is the art of building new habits by stacking them on existing routines, making it easier to integrate with your daily workflow. Here you pair new habits with existing routines for seamless integration (e.g., review tasks after morning standup).

- Time Blocking:
I do this personally; trust me it may feel stupid and unnecessary to plan an entire day on paper with scheduled time slots for each priority task, but it would save you hours of distraction and help you focus better. Timeboxing makes you accountable for how you spent your time as a programmer

- The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule):
Not all tasks are created equal. Ask yourself: “What 20% of my activities drive 80% of the results?” These are your golden nuggets, the tasks that truly move the needle. For everything else – the remaining 80% – delegate, automate or eliminate them whenever possible. Don’t be afraid to say no to tasks that don’t contribute to your core objectives.

Check out the full article where i give practical tips on how to apply these strategies: Mastering the Clock: Time Management Hacks for Tech Students

What are your biggest time management challenges? Share them in the comments below!