changing the conversation about mental health on campus
- Create a “Semester Calendar” outlining your academic assignments & other events
- Create a daily “To Do” list making sure you…
- Set priorities & distinguish between what you “must do”, “should do” & “could do”
- Break large tasks into manageable chunks
- Use your “waiting time” between classes, appointments & other activities
- Address issues with over-scheduling – Learn to say “no”
- Be aware of procrastination & distractibility – monitor the time you spend emailing, IMing, talking on the phone…
- Become aware of your body’s rhythm & work with it
- Study difficult & boring tasks first when you’re less fatigued
- Take study breaks to keep from becoming bored or distracted – But make sure breaks remain short (e.g. 5 minutes)