Are you ready to plan your way to success?

As a university student, balancing your study, work, and personal life can be challenging.

With so many things to manage, it is easy to become overwhelmed and lose track of your goals. This is where planning comes in.

Here are some tips to help you plan your way to success:

Take in the big picture

Before you start planning, take a step back and look at the big picture. Identify your goals (both short-term and long-term). Once you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, you can start planning your path to success.

Work out what your brain needs

Each person has a unique way of learning and retaining information. Determine what works for you and plan your study schedule accordingly. Some people prefer to study in short bursts, while others can study for hours at a stretch. Figure out what works for you and plan your study schedule around it.

Step-by-step prioritising and planning

Break your goals down into smaller, achievable tasks. Focus on these tasks based on their importance and create a timeline for completion. This will help you stay on track and ensure that you are making progress towards your goals.

Managing the unexpected

No matter how well you plan, unexpected things can happen. Have a contingency plan in place to deal with such situations. This includes having extra study time built into your schedule, so you can catch up if you fall behind.

Lunchtime Life Skills: Get locked in and plan your way to success

Join Curtin’s Psychological and Counselling services team and go step-by-step through building a plan for success. You’ll get guidance on creating your individualised plan (with colour-coding fun along the way!) and receive templates to help your organisation, time management and planning.

You can also visit Curtin’s Counselling & Wellbeing webpage to learn more about Curtin’s free counselling services, other group programs and medical services for all students.