V3I1P85

A Study on Academic Achievement in Relation to Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence of B.Sc. Students

Dr. T. M. Prashantha Kumar^1*

Abstract

The world is said to be shrinking, so is time. Time is the only resource everyone in the world possesses equally but, fails to utilize equally. Majority of students confesses faltering to come to grip with time. Improper utilization of time leads to stress. Academic Stress: A mental distress arising out of academic failure and academic frustration. Academic Achievement is a measure of knowledge and skills a student has acquired in a given period of time. Time Management is one of the contributing factors affecting Academic Stress and Academic Achievement of students. Time Management is not doing the wrong things quicker; it is doing the right things. Time Management refers to the development of processes and tools that increase efficiency and productivity. Human lives are made of seven vital areas: Health, Family, Financial, Intellectual, Social, Professional and Spiritual. If in the long run, individuals spend a sufficient quantity and quality of time in each area, their lives will be in balance. But if they neglect any one area, never mind two or three, they will eventually sabotage their success. If they do not take time for health, their family life and social life are hurt. If one’s financial area is out of balance, one will not be able to focus adequately on one’s intellectual goals. Also, working with a clean environment gives the focus needed to become successful. Time Management correlates with Academic Achievement of the students. Therefore it is important to improve Time Management which will increase Academic Achievement.

Keywords:

Time Management; Academic Stress; Academic Achievement; Student Productivity; Life Balance