Staying Organized

Staying organized can be really hard, and with the added stress of virtual learning, it's common to feel overwhelmed. Here are some tips to help you keep track of your to-do's and weekly schedule!

15 Tips to Stay Organized this School Year:

1. Get a planner and keep it updated- Relying on your memory is hard

2. Make a "To Do" List- Crossing things off is very satisfying

3. Schedule specific times to study/work on high stress tasks- Holding yourself accountable is helpful

4. Keep your work space clean and clutter free- Tidy desk, tidy mind

5. Get focused- Multi-tasking divides your attention among multiple things, making it harder to concentrate

6. Create a binder with separate sections for each class- This makes keeping track of papers so much easier

7. Consider using Google drive or iCloud to organize your files- Save some paper too

8. Develop a routine- Consistency, consistency, consistency

9. Write down some goals- For example: "Start studying for tests at least one week in advanced"

10. Use sticky notes to help you remember things- Stick them everywhere

11. If a task takes two minutes or less, do it immediately- It's called the "two-minute rule"

12. Break down big tasks into smaller tasks- This helps things feel less overwhelming

13. Make your bed every morning- This is a small victory to start off the day

14. Be kind to yourself and congratulate yourself for working so hard- Life is hard

15. Lastly, but most importantly... take breaks- Seriously, you deserve a break