In a busy week back from break, my blog post was sadly neglected. I was stressing out about it, unsure of a topic, only to realize it was right in front of me: how I was dealing with everything. Everyone’s bound to have a busy schedule in college, and learning how to use your time wisely and get everything done without freaking out saves you a lot of trouble. So in a week where my iCal was filled with overlapping colors due to homework, over 200 pages of notes, a voltmeter to build, an analog tape edit, three tests looming on the horizon, four concerts to record, and four meetings to attend, here are my tips to make a busy week a little less stressful.
Make a List - Write down everything you need to get done, because you’re bound to forget something. Plus, crossing things off makes you feel like you’ve completed and made progress. That’s why the first thing on my list is, make a list.
Keep Your Schedule - If you have a standard schedule, stick to it. Changing it only makes you feel like you have more to do. If you usually go to the gym on Tuesday, go! That way “Go to the gym” doesn’t end up on your list.
Take Breaks - Don’t just sit down and try and do everything at once. You’ll go insane. Do a couple hours and then take a half-hour to watch an episode of your favorite TV show or something ("Big Bang Theory" for the win…)
REMEMBER TO EAT! - No food = No energy =No good work.
Don’t Sit In Silence - Throw on some music or something in the background, but nothing distracting. Instrumental or music in a foreign language goes a long way.
Prioritize and multitask when possible and you’ll quickly have a list of crossed-off accomplishments... and your colorful iCal won’t be so scary.
No comments:
Post a Comment