Are you someone who struggles to manage time properly? Know that you are not alone. The majority of 20-year-olds fresh out of college do not have a realistic sense of time. You’re used to staying up all night for classes 4-days-per-week, then forgetting about it all on the weekend. Real life has a much more serious take on time and how it should be managed.

The trick is to stay organized and aware of time as it passes. It’s going to take practice to understand what constitutes an hour, how many workable hours you have in a day, and how your energy levels complement time passing.

Firstly, delegate tasks wherever possible. You can’t be a one-man-band you’re entire life. If you find yourself unable to work, do all of the apartment chores, and take care of your dog, something needs to change. Ask you roommate to help out with cleaning and see if they can assist you with walking your dog. It’s great exercise for anyone involved.

Next, it’s time to accept adulthood and prioritize work. College used to be a balancing act between school and fun. There’s not much room for fun in adulthood, but it is still there. The majority of the week, prioritize your work so you can relax on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, this guarantees that your employer will like you.

Lastly, avoid procrastination. It used to work in college with papers, but it has no place in the real world. You’ll discover that getting jobs done as they’re assigned to you are actually a huge stress relief. The result is an easier schedule with less upcoming tasks on your plate.

Managing time isn’t easy. If it were, millions of people wouldn’t be stressed out every day. Follow these tips for getting off on the right foot.