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seem to be caught up more in the virtual world rather than 3. Some students complain that they do not have
the real one, which will make us regret a lot of things in the enough time. Discuss how they manage their time
future. better.
In conclusion, we can say that mobile phones generally Time management is a great quality of any successful
make our life better, convenient and more organised. student. Managing our time wisely helps us balance our
However, it is up to us the consumer to decide whether it will daily lives and to take part in the activities we enjoy. Here
become a gadget that makes things easier for us or make are some ways that can help students to manage their time
our life worse. better. The first way is to make reminders. If you plan timed
(397 words) reminders to get started on homework, household chores, or
other responsibilities, your time management could improve
2. Write about an incident that changed your life. significantly. You can write reminders on post-it notes, set
Describe what happened. Explain how this incident your phone alarm, set up notifications on your computer, list
changed your life. duties on your calendar or write a schedule.
I remembered the evening when I was having dinner The second way is to avoid distractions. It can be
with my parents. I had done very well in my exams. I scored hard to focus when your mind is wandering off to many
As in all my subjects and my parents decided to give me a different places, staring at music videos, or texting on your
present. I was very excited as I held the beautifully wrapped smartphone. One key step to completing your tasks is to
present in my hands. I opened the present quickly, ripping avoid distractions. You need to discipline yourself if you want
the wrapping paper in the process. It was a sleek, brand new to stay on track with your studies, chores, and other school
smart phone. projects. Some ways to avoid distractions are to designate
times to write emails, disable your social media accounts
I was delighted and ecstatic as now I will be able to join
my friends in chat groups, exchange news and messages during school hours, finish short projects immediately and
and be exposed to a whole new world of cyberspace. Soon I turn off your smartphone.
was playing online games and became glued to my YouTube. The third way is to not procrastinate. Once you begin to
I became a slave to Facebook and Instagram. Selfies and procrastinate, it can become hard to stop. Distractions can
wefies became my hobbies. I would never imagine that the be hard to manage especially when your mind needs some
day would come when I could not live a moment without my relaxation time. You can take 10-minute break in between
smart phone. your chores but remember not to procrastinate. Remind
yourself that you’ll spend more energy thinking about the
As time passed, I realised that I was hooked on the
Internet specifically my smart phone. During weekends, tasks you haven’t completed if you get distracted by the TV
when I had more time on my hands, I could easily spend or your phone.
hours with my online friends. It came to a point where I would Next is to complete the most important task first. When
lock myself in my room, refusing to come out and socialize you plan out your schedule for the next day, make sure you
with family members. Soon, even my sleeping hours was focus on work with the closest deadlines. If you complete
taken up surfing and playing games on the Internet. I started your hardest and most urgent work first, you’ll most likely
to have dark rings under my eyes and my grades in school have more time for smaller tasks. If you get through your
began dropping. most important tasks earlier, you can take a break in
between. This break will help relax your mind and help you
My parents started to notice and began to voice their
disapproval. It became obvious to them that I was spending focus more on your notes. Then you can complete short,
too much time on my phone. I was asked to reduce my less urgent tasks, and go back to studying.
usage of the phone. Their advice fell on deaf ears as no Finally, keep your notes with you. If you want to
matter how hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away. maximize your study time, then remember to bring your
notes with you wherever you go. On your way to school, you
Then one day, my father decided to take away my
phone. I got angry and fumed but to no avail. Over time, I may study during your travels. If you have free time in school
realized that my parents had always wanted the best for me. or waiting for the bus, you can take out your notebooks to
That was when I decided to take the big step to conquer study.
my smart phone addiction. Even though, it was hard, I was (406 words)
determined to do it. I did not want to let my parents down. I
also want to focus on my studies and the people around me.
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