It is that time of year again! Time to bust out the new backpacks, get your school supplies together, and begin a brand new school year. If you are looking for ways to start the year off right, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when heading back to school!
1.) Always get a good night’s sleep
In addition to going to bed at a decent time (7-8 hours of sleep is recommended), your environment plays a key role in the quality of your sleep. Choose a blanket that keeps you warm so that you are less likely to wake up in the middle of the night from being cold. You will also want to make sure you are sleeping in total darkness. Turn off screens when you lay down to go to bed. Looking at your phone or watching TV keeps your mind stimulated which can keep you awake longer.
2.) Plan an exciting breakfast
This way you will be more motivated to get up in the morning knowing you won’t have a boring breakfast!
3.) Put your alarm across the room
By putting your alarm across the room, the chances of you hitting snooze and going back to bed are significantly less. Once you are out of bed, you likely won’t be going back to sleep.
4.) Set your schedule as your lock screen
Instead of digging through your phone or pulling out a printed sheet of paper, setting your schedule as your lock screen gives you easy access to where you are supposed to be and when. This can be especially helpful for the first week or so of school.
5.) Make a Post-It note calendar of weekly to do’s
When you complete each task, you can take the Post-It off of your calendar. This provides a sense of accomplishment since your list is getting smaller. This tip can be useful for work or school!
6.) Use colorful pens and highlighters when taking notes
Using colorful pens and highlighters can help you stay more organized when writing notes or reading. Anything highlighted or written in the same color pertain to one another, making it easy to distinguish subject matter when looking back at your materials.
7.) Set study/ homework goals and treat yourself when you reach them
Treating yourself when you reach a goal can be very effective when studying. Your treat could be anything from your favorite candy or snack to playing your favorite game, or even just some time to browse social media. Choose something that you enjoy to keep yourself motivated.
8.) When studying, create a schedule with study times and break times
Set your phone alarms to indicate when to study and when to take a break. Taking breaks while studying can ultimately help you study longer since you are not overloading your brain with information non-stop.
9.) Get regular exercise
Regular exercise is proven to give you more energy throughout the day and increase brain function. Even small amounts each day can make a difference.
10.) Re-Write Notes
When you get home, re-write your notes from that day to help increase the chances of you remembering the content. Go over those same notes a week later and highlight key points for even further memory retention.
11.) Use Google Scholar
Skip the regular old Google search and use Google Scholar to find more accurate and relevant information if you are doing research for a project or paper. On this search engine, you can also keep track of your citations as you go.
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