Schedule nasty jobs for specific times and reward yourself upon completion with some special treat. Sometimes, students become overwhelmed by the size of the overall job. If the job is too big, break it into manageable pieces. Once it is in manageable sizes, the individual parts can be addressed and worked into an overall plan of action. If not, stop wasting time on it.
Time is a non-renewable resource and is flowing constantly.
An often overlooked item is one's prime time of day. Use this time to your best advantage because it will be your most productive. A time manager often utilizes this portion of the day to accomplish most of the tasks on their daily list. It will be to your benefit to know when you are most effective. When possible, set aside dedicated time periods each day to accomplish routine activities such as e-mail, study, and time with the family.