With so many homework assignments, tests, extracurricular activities, and socializing, high school can be an extremely taxing time for the mind and body. Effectively handling these responsibilities and lowering stress levels need great organization skills. Here are some useful tips to assist high school students to keep organized and on top of their assignments.

Use a Planner

The first thing students can do to stay organized is write everything down. Whether it’s a physical planner or a digital calendar, they are great ways to keep track of assignments, tests, and any other important things that students should be aware of. Using a planner, students can break down large projects into smaller parts by completing one step at a time. This ensures that they don’t procrastinate and feel stress free while also getting your work done. The calendar section in Google Classroom automatically sets the deadlines for any upcoming assignments.

Avoid Procrastination

Avoiding procrastination is a very essential part of staying organized as a high school student. Not only does it keep students organized but, it allows them to be stress free and not have to worry about meeting deadlines last minute. A great way to prevent procrastination is to break larger assignments into smaller portions. This ensures that students don’t stress themselves out trying to meet last minute deadlines. Never wait until the last minute to finish assignments. Students may not feel like doing it, but in the end, it’s better to get it over with than to delay the inevitable.

Practice Self-Care

When students are in good physical and mental health, it is much easier to stay organized. All high school students should really place a high value on eating nutritious snacks, obtaining enough sleep, and taking little breaks from studying or any academic activities. They can refuel and maintain focus by taking a short stroll or listening to music.

Prioritize Urgent and Important Tasks (Eisenhower Matrix)

The Eisenhower Matrix separates activities into four categories, urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent or important. It is a tool that students can utilize when they have a lot of work to do. Completing a research paper, for example, might be classified as “urgent and important,” yet organizing a club event that is a month away is classified as “important but not urgent.” They can avoid wasting time on low priority assignments or tasks, and maintain focus thanks to this system.

Create a Personalized Routine

Having a personal routine can make life so much easier during high school years. Staying organized doesn’t have to be difficult. When a person’s mind is still fresh after school, start by completing the most difficult assignment. After that, take a little break to go over notes or do any other tasks. Make plans in advance for the weekends. Spend a portion of Saturday or Sunday studying for exams or working on big assignments. By spreading things out, students can reduce tension at the last minute.