Life skills: time management and organisation

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avoid distractions

избегать отвлекающих факторов

to keep away from things that interrupt your concentration

I turn off notifications to avoid distractions while doing homework.

My brother studies in the library to avoid distractions from the television at home.

break down into

разбивать на

syn:

divide into

to divide a complex activity into smaller, more manageable parts

I break a large project down into smaller steps before I start.

Our teacher broke the assignment down into stages so we could work on one part at a time.

find a balance between work and rest

находить баланс между работой и отдыхом

to divide your time sensibly between duties and relaxation

I need to find a balance between work and rest so I can study without becoming exhausted.

My sister found a balance between work and rest by keeping one evening a week free.

make a to-do list

составлять список дел

syn:

list your tasks

to write down the tasks that you need to complete

Before the party, we made a to-do list so nobody forgot the food or decorations.

Every morning I make a to-do list and mark the two most urgent tasks.

manage your time

распределять своё время

to organise how you use the hours available to you

A weekly plan helps me manage my time when exams and club meetings fall in the same week.

I managed my time by giving each subject a separate revision slot.

meet a deadline

plan ahead

put off

set priorities

stay on top of your work

stick to a schedule

use your time wisely