# project and time management **resources to help get organized** ## general strategies for time management - [the only 14 productivity techniques you'll ever need](https://medium.com/@refinedliz/the-only-14-productivity-techniques-youll-ever-need-245483c3fdc6) - [10 strategies from rescue time](https://blog.rescuetime.com/time-management-for-students/) - [10 ways to improve time management from grade power learning](https://gradepowerlearning.com/10-time-management-tips-students/) - [7 time management tips from northeastern university](https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/time-management-tips-online-students/) ------ ## specific productivity concepts a quick intro to a few different ways of approaching productivity. you can always dig deeper with a quick internet search if any of these appeal to you. - [time blocking](https://www.fool.com/the-blueprint/time-blocking/) - schedule everything! - [pomodoro technique](https://lifehacker.com/productivity-101-a-primer-to-the-pomodoro-technique-1598992730) - work in short bursts and take breaks often - [1-3-5 rule](https://www.themuse.com/advice/a-better-todo-list-the-135-rule) - prioritize your tasks ------ ## free tools for time and project management it helps to write everything down in one place so you can see everything at once - [google calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r) - you already have this one through LCC or your regular gmail account - [microsoft to do](https://todo.microsoft.com/tasks/) - simple to do list app - [todoist](https://todoist.com/) - free account is solid - [ticktick](https://ticktick.com/) - free account is solid - [trello](https://trello.com/) - visual boards to organize projects - don't forget traditional paper and pencil lists or calendars for keeping organized. - you can also try [bullet journaling](https://bulletjournal.com/pages/learn) for an organized list making system.