How to Get it All Done!

First Step: Create a schedule

Students often seem overwhelmed by all the things they have to do. Finding time to do homework while participating in sports, activities, and family events seems like an impossible task. Create a calendar of your typical week. Through this activity, identify blocks of time you can use throughout the week to use for school work if needed. This way, when homework and projects come up that need time at home to complete, you will know there is a set time to complete them. It can be hard to stay on track. Limit distractions and stick to a schedule. Block it out time in a calendar to help you.

Second Step: Task Batching

Now that you have time set aside for work, take that time and put similar tasks together. For example, if you have work in multiple subjects, stick to completing one subject at a time. This will help you increase efficiency, reduce errors, and help you feel less stressed because you are only focusing on one thing at a time.

Third Step: Create a checklist

Now that you have your tasks batched together, have them create a checklist of what is absolutely necessary to complete today in those categories. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the work that is up and coming , but focus on the top three items first. Chunking your work into small parts will help you feel less overwhelmed.

Fourth Step: Set time limits

Look at the tasks in that block and estimate how much time it should take you to complete that task. Set a timer and try to keep to that time. If you know you are working to a set time, you are less likely to be distracted by your devices, because you are working to an end goal.

MOST IMPORTANTLY!!! SCHEDULE BREAKS

Scheduling breaks is important to your success! This will also hopefully help cut down on those unintentional breaks along the way. Most people can only focus for 60-90 minutes at most before needing a break. You may have to start small initially and take a break every 30 minutes. That's ok! As you get used to the routine, you should be able to start working a bit longer. Breaks should last 10-15 minutes before you start working again.

Hopefully these strategies will relieve stress at home and help you become more confident and independent!

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