Going back to school as an adult one thing is for sure: planning and time management have become essential skills in my everyday life. Without a schedule and the ability to manage my time to give every task the undivided attention it needs, life would be in shambles.
It’s never easy starting a new process, especially when other priorities stand in the way, like children, a job, a significant other, but it’s imperative to set time aside for your studies. Below you will find some top tips a busy person can apply to you stay focused, and headed toward graduation day stress-free.
1. Learn to love homework and studying
It’s you, yes you that decided to take the leap to go back to school. So now is the perfect time to take responsibility and learn to love what you are doing, even if it’s time-consuming reviewing of recent lessons and workbook.
2. Separate yourself from distractions
Whether you’re a busy parent, straight out of high school or making a switch to another career, the chances are that life is full of obstacles. All those things can be distracting, but because you’re making a choice to go back to school it’s important to prioritize. When it comes time dedicated to studying to remove yourself from the fun of watching TV or needy distractions, away from people, and hobbies, and most importantly social media. If it’s hard at first, break it up 15 minutes at a time and “reward” yourself with a cookie, or s glimpse into the world of Insta.
3. Get your “stuff” together
Nothing works without the stuff. Plan out what you will need to get your paper written or items to help you pass the upcoming exam. Always have some water around, or a favorite beverage so you’re not running back and forth because that can turn into a great excuse to get up every five minutes. Have enough paper, pens and pencils so you don’t have to keep looking for items. And, If you know you get sucked into your newsfeed, try taking notes on paper…yes like your mom used to do.
4. Take a break
Yup, there is time to check the Facebook or time to just de-clutter the brain. Depending on how long you plan on working, take a five to 10-minute break every hour or so. Unless you are on a roll and don’t want to lose your train of thought, a break is very beneficial. Step outside and smell the air to get the best results.NASI is always offering new classes. Recently we started teaching Back and Hip Pain Techniques and Competitive Edge in the Marketplace: Branding Yourself.
With the constant addition of new courses, we want you to have an awesome study plan for success.
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