Tips For Staying On Task
Highlights of note:
- Set timers! You can do anything for 15 minutes. Or, try building up your time, starting small.
- Set daily goals (new name for checklist)
- Break down tasks and go after one thing at a time.
8 Ways to Improve Your Focus
Highlights of note:
- Block out time and then take breaks!
- Track your time (apps like Toggl (first 30 days free) or DeskTime (first 14 days free) can help!)
- Think through what times of day you work best, and stick to it like a regular schedule.
- Resist immediate responses. That email/text/IM can wait until after your time block. Maybe block out a time block for responding!
7 Ways to Stay on Track During Online Class
Highlights of note:
- Stay accountable to someone, be that a class buddy or (in our case) a success coach
- Take notes, even though it’s online.
- Cultivate a learning environment: “when I’m in [whatever chosen area], I’m in school mode”
5 Tips for Staying on Track
Highlights of note:
- Communicate with those near your learning environment when your “class hours” are to reduce distractions
- Don’t assume that online work means more free time. Do not over schedule with work or other commitments.
- Keep your goals in the forefront of your mind when you feel discouraged about online university
Managing Distractions
Highlights of note:
- Make note of big projects and start working on them in smaller pieces
- List apps that schedule tasks and set reminders: Wunderlist
- Backup assignments to DropBox, SharePoint, or Google Docs
Study Tips for Online Classes
Highlights of note:
- If you treat your school like a job, you’ll find it easier to stay on task and complete your work.
- Get off social media (Freedom app?)
- Utilize online campus resources
- Keep a cheerful learning environment
- Make healthy choices, like drinking water, eating healthy snacks, and getting a little movement every hour
8 Tips for Staying Productive
Highlights of note:
- Be wise with caffeine: too much early in the day can overload cortisol production (maybe a cup from 10-12 or 2-5)
- Try using passive chores (like laundry or the dishwasher) work as a study timer
- Dress for success. Getting in learning mode sometimes means dressing like learning mode. Put on pants.
- Break tasks into groups of 3. Work till those 3 are accomplished, then move on to the next group. Be sure to break up big tasks before breaking full to-do list into groups of 3
Helpful Tips for Online Learning
Video with Dr. Cathy Kennemer
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