By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Feeling overwhelmed in school is a primary reason students experience anxiety, miss school, sleep poorly, and avoid assignments. That can hardly be surprising, as school is essentially a high-stakes, full-time job with endless assessments and many moving parts. Common causes of …
A time management secret: The real cost of doing things
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I write and talk a lot about time management here on SchoolHabits. Thatās because time management skills are one of the foundational school skills that students need in order to succeed in all the other important academic areas. For example, time …
10 study tips for night owls
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This blog post offers study tips for night owls. It is intended for students in high school, college, and above. If you prefer to watch the video form of this post, I’ve posted that below. Wake up at 5 AM! Meditate …
How long should high school students study?
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Super common question: How long should high school students study? I know you want me to answer with something simple, like 30 minutes a day. But you know I canāt do that. You know the real answer is āit depends.ā To …
Top 5 Time Management Mistakes Students Make
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most popular blog topics is time management strategies for students. Time management can be a challenge for everyone, including students, professionals, and adults. Thatās why this post is all about the top 5 time management mistakes students make …
How to write an essay in a week (or less)
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Let me be clear: Although this blog post teaches you how to write an essay in a week, I am not suggesting that you ever rush your writing. Good writing takes time, planning, deep thinking, and revision. While one week is …
100 best organization tips for college students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The following is a complete list of the 100 best organization tips for college students. Many of the tips apply to students in high school too. However, college students will need next-level organizational strategies to stay on top of their game. …
How to use Google Calendar for school: Tips for making schedules
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to use google calendar for school is important for students in high school and college. Using Google calendar to make a schedule will: I recommend students use Google Calendar over any other digital calendar apps. Why? Google Calendar integrates …
9 tips for using a calendar over the summer
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This is a post full of tips for using a calendar over the summer. Calendars help us stay organized, remember important dates, show up on time, and function as reasonably adjusted humans in society. Students should begin using calendars in middle …
4 tips for taking summer classes in college
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are many reasons why students might take summer classes in college: to graduate early, to make space for a double major, to retake courses that didnāt go so well, for personal enrichment, and to boost your student resume. Taking college …