If you’ve ever sat down to study and didn’t know where to start… this is for you.
I used to think being productive meant powering through endless to-do lists and living in my planner. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work. What changed everything was realizing that planning isn’t just about control. It’s about clarity. When you know what you’re working toward (and how to get there without losing your mind), studying gets easier. This page is your toolkit for building a study plan that fits your life and actually works.
You don’t need a 12-step system to become a more productive student. What you do need is a plan that meets you where you’re at. One that helps you work toward where you want to be. Whether you're in the middle of a busy semester or trying to get ahead, this page will help you get organized, stay motivated, and make your study sessions count.
Planning Strategies
Your syllabus is the secret weapon you can use to boost your performance. From day one, you have the power to get the grade you want. But how can you transform this simple piece of paper into a powerful learning tool? Learn how to use your syllabus to finally get the amazing grades you want. This is the first step to creating a study strategy that actually works for you.
Struggling to stay focused while studying? Learn how to use time blocking for studying based on your learning style! Discover personalized study strategies for visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and read/write learners to boost productivity and retention. Take the free Learning Style Quiz and create a study plan that works for you!
Productivity Boosters
Whether you are a slob or need some slight efficiency improvements, you can get organized faster than anticipated. You can transition toward getting all your ducks in a row by implementing these minor tweaks into your daily routine. Living an organized life reduces stress and anxiety in several ways. Join us in this countdown to see how you can optimize your time and energy.
Learn how to increase productivity while you study! Prolonged periods of intense concentration depletes focus reserves. Check out these study tips to increase your productivity over extended periods of mental exertion. Start using this simple trick to boost the productivity and efficiency of your study sessions.
Free Study Plan Template
This workbook is full of super useful resources that can be applied to every aspect of your day.
Motivation and Mindset
Motivation is the currency of the productive. This is the thing that propels you to complete everything you need to get done. But what do you do when you have no motivation to study? Sometimes, even the most motivated of us will notice our most prized trait lacking. Join us for ten common culprits that cause you to lose your motivation to study.
Tools and Study Aids
Lecture notes are stressful, messy, and chaotic. Getting all of the facts, from the professor's mouth to your paper, is priority number one. But before you cram that page full of scribbles, stop and check out this video, and you will never look at all the blank space on your pages the same way again.
Unlock your full academic potential with the 'Productivity Booster' Workbook, meticulously designed for post-secondary students striving for success. Learn more.
Execution and Follow-Through
Between work, school, and social, it is easy to fall behind on obligations. How can you focus on studying when you can’t even get your notes together? Do not fall into the pit of despair, using your Sundays to scramble and finish this week’s assignments or pulling the dreaded all-nighter! Use this simple strategy to stay ahead of your due dates and Sundays for self-care!
Delegating is not just for an overbearing manager, passing off his responsibilities to subordinates. You can use it to spread some of your responsibilities when the pressure gets too high. Don’t feel like you have to take on every project 100% by yourself. You belong to a community that can support and help you through when you feel like its near impossible just to tread water. Don’t have a community, well then, we will just have to build one!
Setting weekly goals, and keeping them, is your best plan to achieve success. Weekly goals are an easy way to take daily steps to progress toward your dreams. Get your pens and planner ready, and grab some washi if you dare. Let's dive into why it is so critical that these goals are set and tracked every week.
Want to reach the top of your class? A study guide is your roadmap to success! Learn how to create a personalized study plan that keeps you on track and maximizes your exam prep. With actionable tips and strategies, we’ll help you stay committed and focused every step of the way. Start your journey to academic excellence today!
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