 This is an average week

MondayTuesdayWedsThursFriSatSun SCHOOL

 Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun

 Look at your schedule ◦ Are there any gaps/wasted time? ◦ Are there any breaks in your activities? ◦ Can you move anything around (homework to the afternoon so your evenings are free)? ◦ Do you cram on Sundays instead of doing work on Friday night or Saturday? ◦ Are you getting enough sleep? ◦ Can you move something 15 min- 1 hour earlier so you can get more sleep?

 To prioritize is to put things in order of importance.  Make with a list of things coming up. Include Due dates:

ActivityDue DateTime Needed Finish English paper2/292 hours – at least 4 nights of work (30 min each night) Shop for birthday present for Aunt 3/53 hours Study for Health quiz2/2410 minutes per night

 Rank in order of importance ◦ 1- Most important – due soon ◦ Last one – not due until later

RankActivityDue DateTime Needed

 Re-write your list based on your ranking  This is now your priority to do list  Type this up on nice paper. Post it in your bedroom or some place you look often  Cross out anything you’ve done  RE-WRITE a new list EVERY WEEK  Use your PLANNER to help with your list  This can include NON-SCHOOL activities

 Are there any particular classes you notice that you do the best at? Why?  What things DON’T get done on a regular basis?  Do you rush certain assignments? Why?  What can you do to slow down and take more time?

 We tend to UNDERestimate how much time things will take  The key is to OVER estimate. Give yourself MORE time for assignments.  Allow yourself more days  The POWER of revision is key  The POWER of peer editing is helpful  You have the POWER to give yourself more time for studies

 Give yourself 10 minute study breaks  Within those ten minutes: ◦ Do something NON-electronic ◦ Go for a walk ◦ Stretch/do yoga ◦ Eat a piece of fruit ◦ Exercise – jumping jacks, push ups – play basketball, some kind of heart-increasing activity ◦ Laugh

 9-10 hours of sleep per night  To get the best sleep: ◦ Create a relaxing environment ◦ Don’t study on your bed ◦ Pleasure read at least 10 minutes while in bed before going to sleep ◦ Have low lights an hour before bed ◦ Don’t use computers, phone, tv 1 hour before bed ◦ Scents like vanilla or lavender can make you sleepy ◦ Use deep breathing techniques ◦ When going to bed, think of a tranquil place

 Draw the most relaxing place in your house. A place where you can go when you’re stressed.