Back to School Preparation Tips

Introduction

• Tips to start the school year strong
• Aim to stay productive and motivated throughout the semester

1. Get Your Life Together

• Fix Sleep Schedule
  • People tend to stay up late during summer
  • Start going to bed early (set alarms to remind you)
  • Aim for around 8 hours of sleep
• Build Good Habits and Routines
  • Create morning and night routines
  • Write down steps and practice them early (before the semester starts)
• Routinery App
  • Input routine steps with timers to help track them

2. Declutter Your Life

• Clean Your Room
  • Declutter your physical environment
  • Organize papers and notes from previous semester
  • Clean your study environment (well-lit and organized)
• Digital Declutter
  • Organize files on your phone and computer
  • Ensure enough storage on devices

3. Music Playlists

• Importance of music for motivation
• Create Playlists
  • Study playlist for focus during productive tasks
  • Happy song playlist for motivation and mood improvement
  • Chill playlist for relaxation and winding down

4. Set Goals for the School Year

• Use SMART Goals
  • Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Time-bound
  • Examples of personal goals:
    • Complete work on weekdays for relaxation on weekends
    • Submit assignments 24 hours before the deadline
    • Socialize more and make new friends at university

5. Find an Organization Method

• Importance of being organized to reduce stress and improve grades
• Physical Organization
  • Options: notebooks for each subject, binders, expanding file folders
  • Experiment to find what works best for you
• Digital Organization
  • Set up a folder structure for assignments and documents
  • Use cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox)

6. Find a Study Buddy

• Study partners increase motivation and accountability
• Sharing notes and discussing ideas enhances understanding
• Online study groups or rooms can be useful for finding study buddies

7. Back to School Shopping

• Focus on practical items that aid productivity over aesthetic supplies
• Practical Purchases
  • Study timers to minimize phone distractions
  • Laptop stands for better posture
  • Vertical stands for iPads for better reading/reference

8. Set Up a Planning System

• Planning System
  • Track deadlines, assignments, and study sessions
  • Options: planners, bullet journals, or digital tools like Notion

9. Create an Inspirational Resource

• Resources can boost motivation when feeling lazy
• Use mood boards, Pinterest, and social media for inspiration
• Follow study-related accounts for daily motivation

10. Start Revising Early

• Gradually start reviewing or taking online courses before school starts
• Websites like edX and Coursera offer free courses

Conclusion

• Engage with the audience: share your school start dates and class types in the comments.
• Encouragement for video requests and keeping an eye for upcoming content.
• Positive closing remarks to motivate viewers as the school year commences.