Happy New Year

Well, I do not know about you, but it seems to me 2010 just flew by.  Where does the time go?  Gosh, it was not that long ago, 11 years to be exact, that we brought in a new century.  I remember while I was growing up, I often heard older folk say time goes by faster as you age.  When I was young and still had hair on my head, time quite honestly passed by slowly.  And now 35 years later, I wholeheartedly agree with the old folk of my youth.  One day, which day I do not recall, but I came to the realization that time should not be squandered, it is too precious.  A day flies by and that particular day will never return.  Hopefully, there will be another new day to move forward to strive to reach short and long term goals. Most of us are familiar with the old adage, “Life is what you make of it!”  I totally agree!  To make a cake, I would need a recipe, which is nothing more than a step-by-step plan.  If I follow through with the plan (recipe), a positive outcome is realized, a tasty cake.  A new year is like a new beginning.  New resolves resurface and a desire to make a change for the better is foremost on our minds.  I say, “Do it!”  Make your plan and go for it.  There is never a better time like the present.  The time is now.  Happy years require planning, hard work, and the wise use of time. 

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 Adult Evening Education at the

McFarland Learning Center

Ind. Study              Monday – Thursday          7:30 am - 8:00 pm

                             Friday                             7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Citizenship            Monday & Wednesday                6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

ELD                       Monday – Thursday          6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Computer               Monday – Thursday          4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

                                                                   6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For more information regarding the parenting class please call the

 Family Resource Center @ 792-1883

Time Management Tips for Students

1. Make a To-Do List Every Day. – Put things that are most important at the top and do them first.

2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely. -When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

3. It's Okay to Say No. - If your friend asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no.

4. Find the Right Time. - You'll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don't wait to do it until late at night.

5. Review Your Notes Every Day. - Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You'll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

6. Get a Good Night's Sleep. - Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others. - If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you are only available at certain times of day and not to expect a response at other times.

8. Become a Taskmaster. - Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

9. Don't Waste Time Agonizing. - Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you're supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

10. Determine Your Priorities. - You can’t do everything at once. Establish the importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.