Or are you on the opposite end, dreading the year because of how much of a grind school can be? As a high school teacher and former teaching assistant for Queen’s University, I’ve seen and experienced both. However, school can be a great experience if you develop some habits that will make your life easier. Listed below are some habits that I’ve learned from some amazing teachers, professors, students and the invaluable wisdom of the contributing authors of Lifehack. These are all simple habits that require little time, but have a huge payoff.
Getting Organized
In the Classroom
Finances
Assignments & Homework
Keeping Your Sanity
The important thing to keep in mind is that you strike a work/life balance. This means focusing on school when it’s needed and focusing on life when it comes charging your way. Both will knock you down, but taking time to build good habits will help you deal with almost anything that comes your way.
Further Reading
For the ambitious, I found the following books to be invaluable resources to both my educational and professional career.
How to Become a Straight-A Student – Cal Newport Getting Things Done – David Allen Keys to Great Writing – Stephen Wilbers Beyond Bullet Points – Cliff Atkinson
Good luck to you this year! (Photo credit: Education Book on Table in Library via Shutterstock)
