By: Mary Koch & Ella Sutherland
School can be stressful, and it’s even worse when you’re falling behind in your work.
Here are some tips to stay organized this year.
1. Get a planner:
A great way to stay organized is by getting a planner. You can write down your assignments, plan your day, and add notes.
They make your life so much calmer because you won’t forget to do things, and you can make sure you’ll have the time you need throughout the day.
2. Prioritize:
It’s important to have fun, but school’s important too. Try to plan your day so you have time to get your work done first before moving on to the things you want to do.
If you’re able to finish your work, or at least get a good start, you’ll be able to have fun and not worry about when you’ll get things done. Your day can be stress free if you can make the decision to do the boring parts first.
3. Plan Ahead:
Going along with prioritizing and getting a planner, you should always plan when you want to get things done. If you don’t wait until the last minute you won’t be rushed, so you can do your best work.
Instead of planning on finishing assignments right before the due date, you could make your own due date, so you can make sure everything is turned in on time.
Making sure to study for tests early is a good way to get better grades. Don’t try to learn everything the night before when all you’ll really do is stress yourself out. Instead you could find time to study days before, so you really understand the topic.
4. Stay Focused:
Not everybody can focus in the same environment. Some people need complete silence, and some people do best when they’re listening to music.
Find out what works best for you, and try to use those things to your advantage. If you know you can get a better grade on a test while you have music playing, you can ask a teacher, so you can do what’s best for you.
If you’re not able to focus when you have people talking around you, move somewhere you won’t be as easily distracted.
5. Make Your Work Fun:
Not all school work has to be boring. You can make it fun by doing things like doing homework or studying with your friends. You can talk and help each other while still doing your work.
Another way to make homework fun is by eating a piece of candy for every assignment you finish. You can also decorate your notes and use fun colors.
6. Ask Questions:
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you don’t understand something, your teacher will be happy to help out. You can ask in, before, or after class, or you could email your teacher privately and set up a time to meet.
Classes are so much easier when you actually understand the material, so speak up because teachers are there to help.
7. Organize:
If you’re able to keep your work and life organized, you’ll have a better chance of staying on top of your work. Whether you rely on a planner, or you just write things down anywhere, there are always ways to stay more organized.
Sticking to schedules or routines helps with knowing what you need to do and when. Having a designated spot to write down any homework or upcoming tests makes it easier to plan ahead and do things on time.
Those were just a few ways to keep your schoolwork stress free, and there are many other ways. Not everything works for everyone, but hopefully these will help keep this year organized.
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