INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIME MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR FTU FRESHMEN IN COVID 19 EPIDEMIC

FOREIGN TRADE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS REPORT  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIME MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR FTU FRESHMEN IN COVID-19 EPIDEMIC Teacher: Miss Le My Huong Team: Group Class: KDOE441 (20192).1 Hanoi, March 2020 Contents Introduction Abstract Problem statement Research study scope Research objectives 5 Research methodology Chapter 1: Students’ Time Management Skills Definition of Time Management: Time management - Purpose and Benefits 2.1 Purpose of time management: .7 2.2 Benefits of time management: .8 2.2.1 Reduce anxiety and enhance leisure satisfaction: .8 2.2.2 Improve work effectiveness and productivity: 2.2.3 Increase creativity: 2.2.4 Develop leadership: The importance of time management skills: 3.1 Make the most of the “golden years”: 10 3.1.1 Academic achievement: 10 3.1.2 Relaxation: 10 3.1.3 Self-development: 10 3.2 Future preparation .10 3.2.1 A plus point for the career 10 3.2.2 A pool of opportunities 10 FTU Freshmen’s time management skills toward Covid-19: 11 Chapter 2: Analyzing the change of FTU freshmen’s time management toward Covid-19 13 Overview 13 2 Before Covid-19 happened 17 After Covid-19 happened 19 Analyze the changes in students’ habit due to Covid-19 epidemic .22 Chapter 3: Reasons and solutions on FTU freshmen’s time management towards Covid-19 23 Reasons for negative changes .23 1.1 Disorder of daily routine .23 1.2 Technology abusement 23 1.3 Family interruptions 24 1.4 Procrastination .24 Reasons for positive changes 24 2.1 Flexibility schedule .24 2.2 Appropriate duration 25 2.3 Time for family 25 Time management tips and solutions for students during the outbreak of Covid-19: 26 3.1 Have a To-Do “List”: 26 3.2 Eliminate Distractions: 28 3.3 Achieve a healthy balance: 28 3.4 Get enough sleep: 28 Time management techniques for students during the outbreak of Covid-19: 28 4.1 The 4D system: 29 4.2 18 Minutes Approach: 29 Conclusion 30 INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC Introduction Abstract In the modern world, time is seen as an indefinitely divisible and usable commodity All the material and human resources can be enhanced or transformed in the course of time; yet the only asset that cannot be changed, purchased or stored is time itself Effective and efficient use of time varies with respect to the tasks performed and there is no one right way to manage our time However, the core involves three primary assumptions: an awareness of time, an awareness of the elements that fill time, and positive working habits (Kelly, 2002) These days, Covid-19 epidemic has become a worldwide issue which badly affects every part of the society and causes daily schedule to change dramatically For students, the university freshmen may suffer more than seniors due to their lack of experience and their shyness At higher education level like FTU, the environment's flexibility and freedom can already derail the first-year who have not mastered time management skills Now that in the time of epidemic, without the development of effective habits, such as such motivation, metacognition, and selfregulation, students are likely to perform poorly and find it difficult to improve future performance (Baothman, Aljefri, Agha, & Khan, 2018) Time management is extremely important, especially when it comes to university students, freshmen in particular because it will boost their grades and enhance their productivity It is a skill that every student should not only know, but also apply During the epidemic, efficient time use is even more of challenge and necessary than ever before Problem statement This study will help to analyze the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic on time management of FTU freshmen It will also help to make some recommendations on 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INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC tips and techniques that should be applied to use time more effectively during the outbreak Research study scope In our research study, our team will mainly be targeting FTU freshmen They were chosen for the following reasons:  Students at this stage lack awareness, experience and need academic guidance  This is a transitional phase in the academic life of students (from high school to university)  We find it easier to get in contact with them Research objectives  To assist students, especially freshmen with their knowledge of how effective utilization of time can affect their daily productivity  To find the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic on time management of FTU freshmen  To find some effective ways that can lead the first-year students to better time management Research methodology Our team collected data mainly by conducting a survey directed to FTU freshmen The survey consisted of multiple choice questions, Yes/No questions and ranking questions that helped us gather the quantitative data required After we received the results, we analyzed, arranged and displayed them through a complete interpretation process INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC Chapter 1: Students’ Time Management Skills Definition of Time Management: Students' time management can be considered as one of the aspects that can drive a student to be a good student in particular and a successful person on the whole The usage of time by students in higher education institutions is related to their daily routines and activities Time demands faced by college students in some way make their work and life increasingly difficult, especially in those days of high tension from the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Research outside education suggests that effective time management may help students improve their performance in both academic and personal lives The concept of time management is defined as the practice of using the time that you have available in a useful and effective way, especially in your work (Cambridge Dictionary) In a wider view, it means deciding the priorities of the work Modern time management is still to increase productivity, but the best way remains elusive Many researchers have studied the subject and come up with different concepts of effective time management Here are the theories of a few big names in the time management field: Carla Crutsinger - In her 1994 book “Thinking Smarter: Skills for Academic Success” defined effective time management as the process of: - Setting goals - Prioritizing those goals - Deciding how much time to allocate to specific tasks - Adjusting plans as they change - Revisiting the goals and priorities regularly - Observing results INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC 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internal factors The knowledge of the peak times can help students plan their day better For instance, those who can only have an intensity of focus in the evening should arrange their schedules so that they have time for important and difficult tasks at that time Our performance differs considerably over the course of the day, and what task to at a certain time really depends on the nature of the task If we look at the evidence, we can be doing the right work at the right time so that we reduce the time doing it with the same or even better results 2.2 Appropriate duration As students stay indoors all day long, they have a great deal of time to spend Moreover, they not have to follow any fixed schedule and spend too much time on unnecessary things Instead, they can decide the length of various activities based on the importance level of the tasks or on their interest in these jobs Managing time wisely could help lift up students’ mood and boost their productivity as they use enough time for what they are passionate about and cut down on the time spent on needless things For example, during this quarantine time, students have saved a huge amount of time getting stuck in traffic jams every day Instead of spending hours on streets doing nothing, now they can totally read a good book while enjoying a cup of tea at home 2.3 Time for family One of the reasons for the change in students’ schedules is that they allocate more time for their families On regular days, students spend most of the time studying and taking part in extracurricular activities, therefore, the amount of time they stay with other members of their family is too short So this is a perfect chance for students to make up for the loss of time that they should have spent with their families Consequently, students’ schedules may have to be altered and added 26 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INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC several family activities such as doing housework, cooking and watching films together, etc Time management tips and solutions for students during the outbreak of Covid-19: Based on the analysis of the survey, it can be seen that during the outbreak of Covid-19, some students cannot manage time properly Good time management skills help students prioritize tasks, especially students enter universities on the whole, FTU students in particular There are many time management tips for college students to make the most of the “golden years”; however, in those days of high tension from the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid19), here are some special tips that should be applied: 3.1 Have a To-Do “List”: Having a list is always a time saver A list keeps students focused, motivated and also let them see - and monitor - their progress This will help students prioritize projects and provide a structure to help keep him or her on track to meet due dates A To-Do “list” is not only a list in the traditional way, but students can apply different types of listings and their creativity as long as the list shows them the tasks need doing For example: 27 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INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC Figure 1: A traditional To-Do list Figure 2: A To-Do mind map Figure 3: Eisenhower Box by Dwight D Eisenhower The essential thing is not how well-made or creative the list is but rather how well one can accomplish the tasks The list is only useful when the users take it as a reminder and stick to it Make sure 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INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC 3.2 Eliminate Distractions: Since the bad condition of the Covid-19 epidemic, students now study at home online Among cell phones, social media, and friends, there are a lot of other activities that can distract students from their school work What they should is to:  Determine what is significant and what deserves their time based on importance and urgency  Remove non-essential tasks/activities to spend more time on genuinely important things  Take distracting things such as phones, food/snacks away, shut your door, turn the television off 3.3 Achieve a healthy balance: Students should strike a balance between rest, relaxation and school work, self-study It can’t be all work and no play During the time of Covid-19 epidemic; however, the situation can be opposite: It can’t be all play and no work The tip is taking short breaks Smart time management isn’t always about doing something or the other It also emphasizes on the fact that little breaks after an hour or so can take your productivity to another level 3.4 Get enough sleep: Enough sleep is about 8-10 hours Now that students study from home, some of them have the habit of sleeping in or even spend half of day sleeping The difference between a productive and a horribly disorganized day can be just an extra hour or two of sleep Go to sleep before mid-night is also important It can be because of staying up late, the next day is full of tiredness If it is possible, wake up early to make your day longer 29 INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC Time management techniques for students during the outbreak of Covid-19: Besides the above time management tips, there are some time management techniques that will make students succeed in managing time Embracing time management techniques is not about grasping a lot of tasks into a day but to simplify how to work to things better 4.1 The 4D system: Simply put, 4D refers to Delete, Delegate, Defer, and Do: Delete (Drop): There are always some unnecessary tasks that could be simply deleted from To-Do list Delegate: Reach out for help when it isn’t working This is what school counselors, resource personnel and friends are for! Defer: Not everything is supposed to be done immediately If there is something could be done later and has no serious repercussions, defer it Do: If there is something important to and there is the time to it, get it done there and then 4.2 18 Minutes Approach: The 18 Minutes approach (Peter Bregman, 2011) allows students to reclaim their days from distractions and focus time on things that are important  Five minutes in the morning: Sit down and think about what they need to today to make it successful Then write those things down and schedule them into a To-Do list  One minute per hour: Refocus Set an alarm every hour and when it beeps, “take a deep breath and ask yourself if you spent your last hour productively.” (Peter Bregman, 2011)  Five minutes in the evening: Turn off the computer, phone and review how the day went 30 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INTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMICINTERNATIONAL.BUSINESS.TIME.MANAGEMENT.SOLUTIONS.FOR.FTU.FRESHMEN.IN.COVID.19.EPIDEMIC Conclusion It is clear that the COVID-19 epidemic has exerted a great impact on students’ daily schedules, especially for those in the first year With the aim of helping those freshmen get through this hard time without hindering their academic performance and tipping the balance of their daily lives, we decided to conduct a study of time management which targets at FTU first-year students The research has raised students’ awareness of the precious and limited amount of time that they have and indicated how they use the amount of time makes all the difference to their lives Therefore, developing the time management skills is extremely important and necessary Responding to the increase in the need of acquiring time management skills during this period of quarantine, we have gone into analyzing the difference in the behaviors and habits of students arranging time before and after the outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic According to the survey data, besides those having positive modifications, some of the students have wasted their time, in the other words, have not managed their time properly Therefore, we have found out some common reasons for both changes and proposed several effective solutions to these time management problems Lesson learned: Time is precious as there are banks to store money but no bank for time is found Time management skill is crucial for a well-balanced life Its importance and usefulness lie in allowing people to accomplish more tasks faster with the same results or even better results Not only having improved students’ academic performances, but time management skill also has various positive effects on other aspects of life Some proposed tips to manage time:  Have a to-do list  Eliminate distractions 32 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