How to Survive Online Courses
The world is currently in a freeze because of COVID-19 and most of us, including myself, have to participate in online classes. So I thought I would give everyone some tips on how to survive online classes.
Online classes are mostly self-paced. Since we have no one to remind us to work, we tend to fall off the rail of productivity and into the hole of our phones. Now, remember, you don't have to work on schoolwork every day if you don't want to. Self-quarantine is supposed to be a time for you to focus on your mental health, which is extremely important due to the circumstances. Just create a general or specific outline of a routine you can stick to. It doesn't have to full of productive things, at least 3 productivity things.
12:00 pm - start school work
3:00 pm - resume school work
You sit in a classroom 7 hours a day before quarantine. This can be exhausting sometimes. Often a study break is good since it reduces the chances of burnouts. Breaks can also provide your brain with time to retain the data you have learned. When your brain gets a break, stress can be reduced and concentration and productivity increased.
Everyone procrastinates sometimes in their life; having a calendar can keep you in check. Planning can help you structure your personal and school life. You can plan physically or digitally (click here if you want to know how I plan digitally ;) Make sure you have assignment due dates, projects, and test days.
Personally, I feel really good and productive when I'm wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Sometime, I'd rather chill in sweatpants and a bun, but someday, I like to look presentable and be effective. Something as quick and easy as a little makeup and jeans can help boost your productivity.
Set a study space and eliminate distractions
Just like dressing for success, the environment in which you study/work can affect your productivity. Quiet space, away from everyone, can help to put you in a productive mood. Eliminating distractions will also help you focus on your work, not everyone else. However, there is no need for your environment to be silent. If you want to put on music or a TV show for background noise, make sure you're not distracted by that. Silent your phone and turn it over to make sure you don't look at every time a notification pops up.
Okay, let's be honest, we all want to glow up. Munching on chips and unhealthy food is not going to help you get to that goal. you snack sometimes because you're bored or you want to get away from studying but you don't want to admit that. That is okay! If you need a break it doesn't mean you aren't productive! Take the time to take a quick 15-minute walk or snack on something healthy like fruits.
After a whole day of hard work, reward yourself! It always seems easier to motivate ourselves when we know there's something waiting for us on the finish line. Watch a movie or a couple of episodes of your favorite TV show. If you're just doing your homework, you're going to get burned out.
For example, if I finish this essay, I get to watch an episode of All American.
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