Routines are good. Many of us follow routines from from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed. Think about it: you probably have a routine for brushing your teeth — first, you turn on the water, then you wet your …
Productivity hacks for students: Does multitasking work?
I’m all about sharing productivity hacks for students. When I find something that works, I shout it to the rooftops. (Eh, I actually just write about it.) But I am also constantly on the lookout for productivity hacks that don’t work for students — or …
8 time management tips for students
I know, I know. You have no time. Neither do I. Neither does anyone. So below are eight time-management tips for you. And for every student ever. Time management tips for students: 1. Don’t study, do homework, or work on school stuff for more than …
Assignment notebook tips: How to pick and use an assignment notebook
I’m going to start by giving you the best assignment notebook tip ever: write it down. Write down assignments. Write down due dates. Write down appointments. Write it all down. You could have the BEST assignment notebook in the universe, and it will still be horrible …
How to create a study space: 7 tips for auditory learners
This is part 2 of a 3-part series about creating a work or study space according to your learning style. Part 1 was about designing an optimal working environment for visual learners, while this post focuses on how to create a study space for auditory …
How to keep track of homework assignments
The first step to getting a good grade on an assignment is to … wait for it … do the assignment! Simple, right? Maybe, but only if you remember to do the assignment. For some students, knowing how to keep track of assignments and their …
What homework should I do first? The easy stuff or hard stuff?
What homework should I do first? This is the first question I often hear when a student feels overwhelmed with assignments. It’s also the first thought that pops into my own head when my to-do list runs onto page 17 of my planner! (Swapping …