Getting Organized A Student’s Perspective on How to Get Your Life on Track

Sometimes school can be overwhelming and shattering for your mindset. It might feel like sometimes you just want to give in to your bad thoughts and just lay in your bed all day. But think about your future! You don’t want to be living a miserable life, do you? It is okay to rest a bit from work but right after you must get your life together! So let me help you by showing you these helpful tips and tricks to a neat and organized lifestyle.

A Planner

First of all, get yourself a planner. It might seem tedious right now, but it really does help a lot. Your school plans might stack up and you may forget something important, such as an assignment or a project. But maintaining a planner or calendar can fix all of that. Not only does it recognize what is waiting for you in the future, it also shows you what you have already achieved in the past. Personally, just having a calendar hanging up in my room makes me feel more productive and accomplished.

Clean Up

Cleaning your work environment is a fundamental part of keeping your life together. It can honestly make or break your motivation to complete your tasks. For example, I don’t want to come home from school and work on my homework in a cluttered room, it makes me feel so claustrophobic. So, when you work, leave your area cleaner than you found it. In consequence, you can come back and clear your mind or the negativity of laziness.

Make Your Bed

Another habit you should make is making your bed in the morning. I know it may seem tiresome, but it can really help you out. Studies show that making your bed in the morning can boost your mood and help you feel more organized. William H. McRaven states, “If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day,”. It is even scientifically proven that making your bed can put a stop to a night of unsatisfactory sleep. The National Sleep Foundation has proven that there is a 19% divergence between the people who make their bed’s sleep and the people who don’t.

Brain Break

And of course, it is okay to take breaks if you need to though. Being work-shy and overworking are two different things. So maybe after you meet your personal work goal for yourself, maybe take a ten-minute break, depending on what you are doing. But don’t get sucked in the relaxations of breaks, as it is extremely easy to do so. You could set an alarm for yourself or have someone else remind you. Just make sure you don’t overuse the power of break time. So, if you ever feel a heavy weight on your back from the pressure of school, make sure it vanishes by the time you get home. Your work circumstances should be a place to centralize your work and relax. Whatever you do, or however you feel, remember that it is never too late to clean up and organize.

By Zoey Dau

Be Creative and HAVE FUN!

Using magazines, newspapers, clip art (if at home), fill out the different parts of your vision board with pictures, words, and quotes associated with your goals.

For example:

Want to visit New York, but can’t find a picture of the skyline? Find the word “big” and a picture of an apple.