HERE's HOW TO GET ORGANIZED

If you related to that scene, you probably find it hard to make a good schedule, study plan, or study space that will help you actually get your homework done. But don't lose hope- there are some organizational techniques that can improve productivity and help you retain more information.

One of the most important things that you can do to straighten out your academic responsibilities is create a schedule. Creating a routine and a schedule will help you to make sure that all of your chores get done, your appointments are met, and you're setting aside enough time for rest and family. It will also prevent wasted time where you are wondering what you can and should be doing but you end up not doing anything. You can make proper schedules with online apps such as, “Oh My Schedule! I'm a Student'' or “Focus To-Do.” Also, by adding alarms to your schedule, you can remind yourself about the next thing you need to study or what you need to do next.

Creating a to-do list can help increase your focus and motivation to accomplish your work. It also makes sure you don’t forget anything important that may be due. In a to-do list, you can prioritize your most important assignments and do the least important ones later. But remember not to over-commit. Though making itineraries and to-do lists is important, it is also very important to keep some time for yourself.

Creating a schedule isn't the only way to keep track of all your responsibilities. In order to be more organized, use folders, binders, shelves, and labeled containers. You can also buy organizer bins for your pens, pencil, paper, folders, etc. to take it to the next level. Having your things organized can help find certain things that you might need at a certain time and/or place. This can increase your productivity at work or in school and can save you some time by knowing where you have put your things. Plus, being organized just feels better.

Clearing your area can help you focus better when you're working, and who knows? It might just give you that extra burst of motivation you need to finally click "submit" on your last homework assignment of the night. But while you're decluttering your papers, make sure to reduce your digital clutter, too. To keep things on your computer or any other device organized, there are a ton of helpful apps you can use, such as "Notion" or "EverNote."

Another great way to stay organized and reduce workload is to break down your work. First, examine the parts of your task and create your own due date for each task. Start in one place and work up to the next. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed because we imagine that we have more work to do than we actually do. Taking the time to break apart larger tasks into easier, more manageable ones will make you feel less overwhelmed, reminding you that your workload isn't insurmountable.

But as we reach the end of this story, there is one important thing to remember. No amount of color-coded folders or cutesy planners will help you get your work done if you're simply lacking the energy and motivation required to do it. That's why it's important to be kind to yourself. If you're feeling exhausted, just rest. When you're a student, it's easy to put off self-care in favor of your immediate responsibilities, but this kind of prioritization will end up making you less productive in the long run. So if what you're missing as a student is organization, give these tips a try. But if you're experiencing a base lack of motivation for schoolwork, just give yourself a break.