Back to School Studying and Organization Tips

Back to school can be a very stressful time. After months of not doing school work it can be extremely difficult to get back on that studying grind. Fear not, here are my favorite studying tips that help me academically succeed.

First things first, in order to do well on an assignment you have to remember to actually do it. This means writing it down somewhere you can look to see what homework you have to finish for class tomorrow. Many people buy pricey agendas, but I prefer cheap notebooks. A way to stretch your dollar even farther is to not write your to do list on the actual page. Instead, you can write your assignments on scrap pieces of paper and then tape them to a page with washi tape. If you use separate smaller paper scraps instead of one large one you can easily remove the tasks as you complete them, or move a task higher on the page if it becomes a more urgent priority. You can also reuse the same page and washi tape for several days. This is good not only for your wallet but the environment, because the slower you fill the pages the longer you can keep your notebook and the less waste you are creating. If you need added incentive, you can also write a reward on the back of each task that you get once you complete it.

Personally, just reading through notes has never been a good way to help me memorize them. Instead, I write things down 10 times to help me remember them. This is very time consuming, but the results are worth it considering how hard it is to forget something after you’ve written it down this many times.

This next tip is very basic, but very effect. Take your notes in as many different colors as possible. This makes studying and note taking a bit more fun. It can also be a trick to trigger your memory. If you need information on a test, sometimes closing your eyes and remembering yourself writing it in whatever unique color you used can be all you need to help yourself retrieve it.

Drinking tea is another simple yet effective tip. I have the strict belief that everything is better with a cup of tea, even studying for your most boring class. I like mine with a splash of almond milk and lots of honey. It's nice to have something to keep you warm while studying, but sometimes you don't always want something with caffeine. No matter how much you love coffee (I love it like I love life itself) tea sometimes is a good alternative.

If you enjoyed this post remember to check back tomorrow for a super cute DIY journal/scrapbook alternative.