By Kimberly Ross

In today’s fast-paced society, people are bogged down with so many responsibilities that they become stressed out. This is especially true of college students, since they have to juggle work, school, family responsibilities and the like.

Oftentimes, you hear people lament, “There are just not enough hours in a day,” or “there is so much to do, but so little time.”

For those who are stressed about time management, there is hope. First you must know yourself and what you can handle.

In lieu of that, when registering for classes, be honest with yourself and know how many classes you are able to take and successfully complete. Additionally, space out the time for your classes so that you don’t feel rushed. Consider the workload that each class could potentially have and decide whether you can handle the load.

It also is important to pay attention to modalities as the workload varies depending upon if an eight-week course is taken or a 16-week course.

 Most of all, don’t procrastinate. If at all possible, do some of your assignments ahead of time — that way, you leave room for lengthier projects that could come up in the future. Be sure to contact the instructor if you are unsure of the time commitment for the course.

While everything may not be in your control, at least these few things could keep you on the right path to success and less stressed.