不会时间管理？这些方法来帮你

 　　It's always important to use the right tools for any job. Success in school is no different. If you need to diversify¹ your time management tool kit², consider these less conventional tools. Keep your homework and your life in order!

　　对于任何工作使用好的工具都是非常重要的。在学校课业的成功也不例外。如果你需要使你的时间管理工具更丰富的话，少考虑传统的工具，使你的课业和生活保持井然有序!

　　1. Daily Task List

　　1. 每日任务列表

　　A daily task list is nothing more than a note pad that you use to list your daily goals. Carry a small pad around and jot³ down every task you need to complete. Cross them off as you finish them. At the end of each day, simply carry over any job that you didn't finish to the next day's list. It works wonders!

　　每天的任务列表是用一个笔记本来列出你每天的目标。随身携带一个便签本，记下每一个需要完成的任务，并将完成的任务划掉。每天结束时，检查列表，把你没有完成的工作留到第二天。

　　2. Big Wall Calendar

　　2.  大挂历

　　Simply place the big wall calendar in a prominent place near your regular study space. Then come up with a color code for your classes (like green for math and yellow for history). When you have a big due date or a test date, place the appropriate colored sticker on that date. The sticker will be something you can see every time you enter the room, so it works as a constant reminder⁴. This trick is simple, cheap, and so effective!

　　简单地把大挂历放在你学习空间中醒目的位置。然后为每一种课程安排一种颜色(如绿色对数学、黄色对历史)。当你有一个大的截止日期或考试日期时，将该日期用彩色标签标记出来。这些贴纸在你每次进入房间时都会看到，因此这是一个可靠的提醒。这个方法简单便宜并且有效。

　　3. Sticky Note Flags

　　3. 便签条

　　These little paper banners are lifesavers when it comes to getting organized, whether you’re putting together a big research project or you’re simply reading a book. Whenever you need to remember to take a certain object or assignment to school, place a sticky flag on the door knob, bathroom mirror, or the cereal box the night before. Works like a charm!

　　当你做一个大的研究项目或者读一本书的时候，这些便签条会变成会成为你的得力帮手。当你在学校需要记住某些特定的目标或者任务时，可将便利贴贴到门把手上，浴室镜子上，活着在前一天时贴到食品盒上。将便利贴当做闹钟来使用。

　　4. Cell Phone Calendar

　　4.  手机日程表

　　Do you use your cell phone alarm to wake you up in the morning? You could also use the calendar feature to alert you when projects are due. It only takes a few seconds to add a due date with a fun alarm.

　　你是否在早上起床时用手机闹钟来唤醒你?你也可以使用日历功能在任务到期时提醒你。添加日期和一个有趣的提醒只需要几秒钟的时间。

　　5. Bedside Note Pad

　　5.  床边笔记本

　　You can keep a note pad beside your bed to write down any items or tasks you have to remember for the next day. As you settle in for the night, take a few moments to thing about the things you need to do tomorrow. Then write them down and tear off the sheet in the morning. Remember to pack it in your school bag!

　　你可以在床旁边的记事本写下任何第二天你要记住的项目或任务。在你睡前花几分钟对你明天需要做的事情进行梳理。然后把它们写下来，在早上把它撕下。记得把它装进你的书包!

　　6. Study Buddy⁵

　　6. 学习伙伴

　　Two heads are better than one when it comes to remembering important assignments and project due dates. Team up with a friend and send reminders⁶ in the form of text messages when a test or a due date approaches.

　　在记住重要的作业和项目截止日期时两个脑袋记忆比一个脑袋记忆更靠谱。和一个朋友组成一个小组。当考试或者其他截止日期到时，可以互相发送信息来提醒对方。

1 diversify   

v.（使）不同，（使）变得多样化

参考例句：

• Our company is trying to diversify.我们公司正力图往多样化方面发展。
• Hills and woods diversify the landscape.山陵和树木点缀景色。

2 kit   

n.用具包，成套工具；随身携带物

参考例句：

• The kit consisted of about twenty cosmetic items.整套工具包括大约20种化妆用品。
• The captain wants to inspect your kit.船长想检查你的行装。

3 jot   

n.少量；vi.草草记下；vt.匆匆写下

参考例句：

• I'll jot down their address before I forget it.我得赶快把他们的地址写下来，免得忘了。
• There is not a jot of evidence to say it does them any good.没有丝毫的证据显示这对他们有任何好处。

4 reminder   

n.提醒物，纪念品；暗示，提示

参考例句：

• I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
• It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知，她才付应该交的房租。

5 buddy   

n.（美口）密友，伙伴

参考例句：

• Calm down,buddy.What's the trouble?压压气，老兄。有什么麻烦吗？
• Get out of my way,buddy!别挡道了，你这家伙！

6 reminders   

n.令人回忆起…的东西( reminder的名词复数 )；提醒…的东西；（告知该做某事的）通知单；提示信

参考例句：

• The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
• The strike has delayed the mailing of tax reminders. 罢工耽搁了催税单的投寄。