It's back to school! Although the start of a new school year can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming when you are planning for new systems, new ways to be more organized this school year.
Hopefully, now, you should feel well prepared and have all the materials you need.
And to make you more equipped with this coming year, we have a few hacks to make your school year easy-flowing and well-organized. Let's get oriented with these tricks and tips right here!
Set Your Lock Screen
The first day of your school is the first opportunity to navigate a new school or hear about new school pathways. Take a snapshot of your schedule on the first day of school and make it a lock screen. In one day, you have plenty to learn, and this simple gesture can be a great help if you need a reminder or two.
Put Notes At The Back Of Your Phone
Do you have a clear phone case? It could be helpful to write a few notes and place at the back of your phone, so you know what's important, like your locker code and that lunch begins at 11:43 am rather than 12:10 am.
Or you could put a simple motivational quote since the first day can be overwhelming, and simple things could help you get going!
Get A Planner And Keep It Updated
You can choose to make your template or search for one online if you do not find the planner style that is right for you. When you find one, print out ample pages and place them in a little binder to cover the school year.
Keep in mind that at least weekly views of the page spread are useful for most students to see a broader picture of what's coming ahead.
Make A To-Do List Every Night
It can be useful sometimes to have smaller tasks that you know you are going to perform. It is rewarding to see that your goals are achieved, and your list of other activities is dissipated.
With items such as making your bed or filling the gas tank on the way to school, you can get some overlap instantly and can also help boost your potential productivity.
Remove Social Media Apps From Your Phone
Are you ready to be this committed? There is nothing wrong with Social Media; it can be a fantastic way to communicate with friends. Yet Socials can also be a massive waste of time.
When you scroll through a newsfeed or view images, it is too tempting to get carried away.
Even if you try to check your messages quickly, half an hour later, it is not surprising to find yourself absorbed.
You can take advantage of this and uninstall these applications from your devices. You can still browse social media on a particular device, where you have less access. Being organized means fewer distractions.
For Memorization
You may be more mindful of something written in blue than black ink or pencil when you take notes. Studies show blue ink makes the text easier to retain your memory.
The equivalent to reading seven times the same material is writing something out again! You could make your reviewer and jot down the essential details from your textbook. It can be a bit time consuming, but it can increase your focus and memory.
Read out loud. 50% more likely if you read it for yourself to recall something by saying it aloud.
The Pi Trick
The initial few digits in the pi value (3.1415926) are very easy to remember if you do the following.
Count the letters of every word in the phrase, "May I have a large container of coffee."
Each word represent the digits in pi. For example: May=3, I=1, Have=4!
Tech-smart
Calculator Trick
Were you aware that you can easily swipe right or left to erase the last digit on an iPhone calculator? No need to start over because you've pressed the wrong button.
Slader App
Slader is a website and app that allows you to find answers in your textbook to each of the problems by scanning a barcode or typing in the textbook's name. And it's not just that, it not only provides you with the answers, it also shows you how to explain the problem.
Conclusion
All right, so maybe there is no such thing as a stress-free school year. These hacks will save you energy and help you get more out of your time.
If you are well organized and equipped with the right attitude, you can ace your exams, complete all your tasks, and still have time to hang out on the weekends! May you experience a smoother, more carefree, and happier academic year!
