Workshop Teaches Time Management Skills & Good Habits

After three workshops on studying, writing papers, and managing mental health, the “Get With the Program” series on the New England campus came to a close last weekend, with a final a workshop titled, “Time Management, Building Good Habits, and Other Skills For a Life Well Lived.”

Presented jointly by Student Career Coordinator Emily (Barry ’11) Sullivan and Assistant Dean Dr. Stephen Shivone, the workshop consisted of two parts. The first featured a presentation introducing students to the idea of “a plan of life” — a routine one imposes to nurture spiritual growth. Pedro da Silva (’25) spoke about how having a plan of life allowed him to reduce stress, make time for prayer, and live well. “I used to say, ‘I don’t have time,’” he told the attendees. “It wasn’t that I didn’t have time, it was that I was not using it well.” Mrs. Sullivan then spoke about how best to make and implement a plan of life, giving practical advice about scheduling and building solid habits.

Following a break for a much-enjoyed Chipotle lunch, students congregated upstairs in the Bl. Frassati Student Center for the second part of the workshop, a bullet journaling tutorial. After learning the basics of this hybrid journal/calendar system, attendees unleashed their creativity as they filled in their journals and embellished them. “This is so nice,” said Luisa Gemaque (’28). “It’s relaxing but also productive!”

Many students stayed well into the mid-afternoon, chatting and journaling. “These workshops have been a huge success,” said Mrs. Sullivan. “With our newly expanded freshman class, I’m glad we’re able to help students thrive at TAC.”