10 more minutes

 

Just 10 more minutes. Is that too much to ask for? Each night, I decide to sleep early so I can wake up on time for school. Each night, I stay up much later than I originally planned to. Why? I’m not quite sure. Speaking to my friends, I realize this might be more normal than I realized. So many of us suddenly receive a burst of energy in the middle of the night, which carries us until we finally get into bed, exhausted and left with a few measly hours to sleep. And then? The alarm clock rings, faithfully. Reminds me that I have somewhere to be. Just 10 more minutes, I say to myself, to the clock, to the world. Can’t it wait for me? But it cannot. I press the snooze button, and 10 minutes pass quicker than 10 seconds. Suddenly, it rings again. The world does not have enough minutes for all the sleep I need to get. Begrudgingly, I get out of bed and make my way to school.

Time management is supposed to be a very important skill in today's competitive world. We are often told that people must manage their time in order to achieve their academic, social, and personal dreams. However, many people might struggle with effectively managing their time for a variety of reasons! Whether it is issued with procrastination, or simply a stark lack of motivation to complete their work, some people simply have a hard time effectively managing their time. Whatever their reasons may be, people who struggle with time management face significant difficulties every day. Specifically, they may find it difficult to finish schoolwork on time, or they may procrastinate on tasks until the last minute. This can pose serious problems for their social and academic careers.

There are many theories as to why individuals struggle with time management. But some factors are certain. Factors such as sleep cycles and eating habits have a major effect on a person's ability to effectively manage their time. This is what I think of and try to work on every single day – it’s indeed harder than one can imagine. But I’m hopeful. Time management is not easy, but it is important – the world will not always have 10 minutes for me. Ultimately, I am more complex than a simple habit, but that is also what makes it so important for me to work on these habits, to keep moving forward toward all of my goals!