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scholastc · 4 years

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As of right now, everyone’s supposedly stuck at home trying to catch up on online classes. Well, if any of you are like me, you’re probably struggling to stay productive. I’ve been so distracted by social media, Netflix, and I’ve spent so much of my time asleep instead of doing schoolwork.

I’ve been on quarantine for about 2 weeks now, and I think I’ve figured out what works for me. With that, I decided it might be nice to make this post. I’d probably be coming back to this post even after the pandemic has died down, and I’m back home for the weekend with a ton of schoolwork to catch up on.

1. Make a study schedule!

It always helps me stay productive when I have a schedule to follow. I personally set aside an hour or two every Sunday to list everything I have to get done during the week then schedule when I should accomplish each one. In doing this, I use the calendar app on my Mac and the Notion app (which is good for many other things, too!). I make sure to include the mini tasks I have to do to accomplish each big task so I don’t get too overwhelmed and stressed out about having to finish a big project all at once.

You can do this on a bullet journal or on a planner, too!

2. Get Ready!

Staying in bed is extremely tempting when you’re at home, but what really motivates me to start working and be productive is getting in the work mood. I always wake up at 7:30am, have breakfast, then shower, similar to my morning routine when I still had actual classes. Doing this the morning puts me in the working mood early which helps me maximize my time.

3. Take breaks!

(this actually should apply to every time we’re working, not just when you’re at home, but I’ll still include this cos its important hehe)

I sometimes have the tendency of working nonstop for hours, especially now that I want to finish everything at once so I can go on and binge Netflix. The Focus To-Do app helps me avoid doing so.

This app has two main features: the pomodoro timer and a task list. These features make it super easy for me to keep track of the tasks I have and the sub-tasks I have to do while also making sure I take 5-minute breaks in between 30 minutes of doing work. Taking study breaks is super important as it helps reduce stress and increase focus and efficiency.

4. Have your own workspace!

I personally don’t have my own proper desk at home. I used to study on my bed and struggled to be productive because I would fall asleep every so often. I settled with working in the dining room for a while, but I struggled to create quality work because of the noise outside my house and because my grandparents are always watching TV. As such, I made my own makeshift workplace. There’s a couch at the end of my bed that I use as a chair, and the foot of my bed served as my temporary table. Anywhere is good as long as it makes you feel productive!

(the content of this post is what personally works for me and are merely ideas as to how you can stay productive at home, too! I know I’m 2 weeks late, but I still thought it would be nice to look back at this post when I need it hehe) (stay safe everyone!!!!! always wash your hands and refrain from going outside when you don’t need to)

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