Ever find yourself feeling stuck and not knowing how to get everything together again? Well, I’m here to help! These tools are perfect for getting back on track and staying productive through your school year or in your general life!
PRODUCTIVITY TIPS
Staying organized: this can be a challenge, but simply being organized and knowing where everything is or knowing your deadlines can help to effectively manage your time and energy.
Put away your phone: It’s easy to get distracted and spend “just one minute” scrolling, but that can end up turning into hours and cause you to get distracted. To avoid that, simply put your phone in another room or give it to a family member or friend while you’re studying.
To-do Lists: Creating to-do lists can be extremely useful when done well. In order to make the most out of them, make sure to prioritize the important tasks first on the list and then scale down to the less critical ones.
Take Regular Breaks: It’s important to take some breaks from time to time in order to recharge your energy. You can use a Pomodoro technique where you work for 25 minutes and take a 5 minute break in between or you can find your own system for taking breaks. However, make sure the breaks aren’t much longer than 15 minutes in order to stay focused and keep the momentum going.
Time Blocking: Using this method of sectioning out your tasks for different time periods can not only help keep your schedule organized but can also be beneficial in staying focused on one task at a time.
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BOOKS
This book describes the way that simple habits can help build a productive lifestyle which will eventually lead to significant improvements in your life.
Keller explains how focusing on one singular task at a time can help to achieve maximum growth and success.
Not only does this book explain how focused, deep work can increase productivity, but it only goes in-depth on how to cultivate that skill and use it in your work or school life.
Allen describes the "Get Things Done" system, which allows people to emphasize what they need to complete and organize all their tasks effectively.
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APPS AND WEBSITES
Notion:
If you're looking for a system that's not only perfect for personal or collaborated projects but also for keeping lists and note-taking, then Notion is the one for you! It's a completely hands-on and personalized system that you can use to make anything you'd like, whether it's a mood tracker or taking notes in class. It also has various templates to use for multiple aspects of your life, like work or personal.
Forest:
Productivity is shown in a whole new perspective when using Forest. Instead of a typical habit tracker or time monitor, it keeps track of the amount of time you've been productive and uses that to grow a virtual tree. It's presented as a game so you'll be more engaged in the focus tracking system. Not only does it benefit you, but you also get to help the environment! For every tree planted by using virtual coins, a real tree is planted by the Forest Team. Now that's a win-win!
Trello:
Perfect for collaborations, Trello allows for the whole team to build a productivity system together. It's perfect for assigning different roles and figuring out what needs to be done. It has three main features- cards, lists, and boards- which help every individual in the team to get an idea of who's doing what and how many steps need to be completed. Working together has never been easier!