{"id":35900,"date":"2025-09-05T13:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/advising\/?page_id=35900"},"modified":"2025-09-05T13:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:56:18","slug":"time-management-calculator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/advising\/time-management-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Management Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our Time Management Calculator is designed to help you see exactly how your time is spent each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with your credits.<\/strong> Enter the number of credits you\u2019re taking this quarter. The calculator will estimate how much time to budget for class and study, based on the general guideline of 2\u20133 hours of study for every hour in class. You can adjust this depending on your workload, but we recommend using this as your starting point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add in your other commitments.<\/strong> Include time for work, family, volunteering, internships, recreation, or other activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect your sleep.<\/strong> The calculator defaults to 8 hours of sleep per night, and we strongly recommend keeping it that way. Rest is one of the most powerful tools for your academic success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review and adjust.<\/strong> Look at your weekly breakdown. Are you overcommitted? Do you have enough time for rest, self-care, and social connection? Make small changes to help create a sustainable, healthy schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, time management is a skill you can build. Using tools like this can help you feel less overwhelmed, more prepared, and better able to enjoy your time as an Eagle while also meeting your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"ewu-time-management-calculator\" class=\"ewu-tmc-wrapper\">\n        <div id=\"tooltip\" class=\"tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-live=\"polite\">hours<\/div>\n        <div id=\"total\">Total Hours in the Week: 168<\/div>\n        <div id=\"remaining\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\">Remaining Hours in the Week: 168<\/div>\n        <div id=\"progress-container\" class=\"progress-container\">\n            <div id=\"progress-breakdown\" class=\"progress-breakdown\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"warning\" role=\"alert\" aria-live=\"assertive\"><\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group credits-margin\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"credits\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"credits-label\">\n            <label id=\"credits-label\" for=\"credits\" data-tooltip=\"Enter the total number of credits you're taking this quarter. This will help the calculator figure out your estimated class and study time. Example: If you're taking 15 credits, the calculator will estimate 15 hours of class time and about 30 hours of study time each week.\">Credits<\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"classHours\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" readonly aria-labelledby=\"classHours-label\">\n            <label id=\"classHours-label\" for=\"classHours\" data-tooltip=\"This is the time you spend in the classroom each week. The calculator uses 1 hour per credit as the default.\">Class Hours (1 hr\/credit) <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"studying\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"studying-label\">\n            <label id=\"studying-label\" for=\"studying\" data-tooltip=\"This is your out-of-class study time for reading, writing, reviewing notes, working on assignments, or preparing for exams. The calculator defaults to 2 hours per credit, but you can adjust it up or down depending on the difficulty of your classes and capacity for study hours.\">Studying (2 hrs\/credit) <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"work\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"work-label\">\n            <label id=\"work-label\" for=\"work\" data-tooltip=\"Enter the number of hours you work at a paid job each week. Be honest, work hours increase quickly and affect the time you have for studying and self-care.\">Work Hours <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"intern\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"intern-label\">\n            <label id=\"intern-label\" for=\"intern\" data-tooltip=\"Time spent each week at an internship or practicum site.  Your internship or practicum is not just \u201chours to fill,\u201d it's hands-on professional learning that builds your skills and confidence for your future career.\">Internship\/Practicum Hours <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"commute\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"commute-label\">\n            <label id=\"commute-label\" for=\"commute\" data-tooltip=\"Include time spent traveling to and from campus, work, and or your internship. Even short trips add up, don't forget to count them.\">Commuting <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"eating\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"eating-label\">\n            <label id=\"eating-label\" for=\"eating\" data-tooltip=\"Time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. This is more than just eating, it's also a chance to take a break and refuel.\">Eating <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"sleep\" placeholder=\"56\" value=\"56\" aria-labelledby=\"sleep-label\">\n            <label id=\"sleep-label\" for=\"sleep\" data-tooltip=\"Rest is essential for learning and health. The calculator defaults to 8 hours per night (56 hours per week). You can adjust this, but less sleep can seriously affect focus, mood, and memory.\">Sleeping (8 hrs\/night) <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"organizations\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"organizations-label\">\n            <label id=\"organizations-label\" for=\"organizations\" data-tooltip=\"Time spent in clubs, student government, professional associations, or honor societies. 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This is your free time and recharge time, and it matters.\">Recreation \/ Free Time <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"exercise\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"exercise-label\">\n            <label id=\"exercise-label\" for=\"exercise\" data-tooltip=\"Time for physical activity, gym workouts, sports, walking, yoga, etc. Exercise supports both physical and mental health.\">Exercise <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"selfcare\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"selfcare-label\">\n            <label id=\"selfcare-label\" for=\"selfcare\" data-tooltip=\"Activities that support your well-being such as meditation, journaling, therapy appointments, or anything that helps you feel grounded.\">Self-care <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"chores\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"chores-label\">\n            <label id=\"chores-label\" for=\"chores\" data-tooltip=\"Time for cleaning, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, pet care, and everything it takes to keep your home running.\">Household Duties <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"input-group\">\n            <input type=\"number\" id=\"other\" placeholder=\"0\" value=\"0\" min=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"other-label\">\n            <label id=\"other-label\" for=\"other\" data-tooltip=\"Anything not covered in other categories, this might include religious services, volunteer work, caregiving responsibilities, or personal projects.\">Other <span>0.0%<\/span><\/label>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <button id=\"clearBtn\">Clear<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Time Management Calculator is designed to help you see exactly how your time is spent each week. 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