Five to ten minutes per day on a difficult task is always better than zero minutes per day. You don’t have to finish, you just have to start.
Pretend that school is a real job. For instance, pretend that lectures/discussions are your meetings with colleagues and that your homework is work you are being paid to do.
Always prioritize your health, your family, and your grades over extracurriculars. You only have one body, one family, and one chance to earn your GPA. You will have the rest of your life to add experiences to your resume.
Spend at least 1-2 hours per day doing absolutely nothing “productive”. This will increase your productivity overall. Trust me. Your brain needs time to feel like mush.
Watch Netflix/Youtube while you work out. It will make your work out more pleasant and it will free up more of your chill time for other things like self care, extra sleep, reading, etc.
Go through all of your social media accounts and unfollow anyone who you do not genuinely enjoy receiving updates from. It will reduce the time you spend scrolling and it will make your social media experience better.
Be honest with yourself when you feel like you are overextending yourself. You may feel bad about letting go of some commitments, but if you know you need to reduce your workload, others will understand.
Take 5-10 minute walks during your study breaks. It refreshes your mind, reenergizes your body, and prevents the negative effects of sitting for too long. You can even walk with your study partner to make it more fun.
During periods of time when your schedule is especially busy or when you are experiencing depression, use habit trackers for simple tasks like eating breakfast, flossing, making your bed, etc. It’s easy to let go of basic daily habits during periods of heightened stress so tracking them can help you take care of yourself.
Don’t compare yourself to anyone but yourself. Everyone is on their own unique journey, timeline, and life path. You know where you’re going and what you need to do to get there.
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