April 2, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With springtime just around the corner, \u2018tis the season to start the term with a fresh mindset. A good mindset can be cultivated by many factors, including staying organized, sticking to a routine and having a designated spot for work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organize one\u2019s space \u2014 <\/strong>Having an organized room is crucial for the start of a term. It is much easier to focus on classes and other important things if supplies are readily available. In my experience, having an organized space helps declutter my own mind. I become more focused and productive when my surroundings match that mindset. It can be very easy for an area to become disorganized, so one should try to take a little bit of time each day to make sure that everything is back in its correct place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a routine \u2014 <\/strong>Make sure to know one\u2019s class schedule in order to plan meals, study time and other events around it. <\/strong>I like to dedicate at least one hour a day outside of class to productivity, for things like checking emails, performing chores or doing that task that I\u2019ve been putting off for a while. I also try to make time to be active, whether it\u2019s going to the gym, doing yoga in the comfort of my room or going on a walk around campus. Don’t forget to carve out time for rest and relaxation. It\u2019s important to remember that what works best for someone might not work for others. Taking a nap or relaxing in between classes might be a great idea for one person, but personally, naps make me unmotivated and groggy for the rest of the day. Figure out what works best for oneself, then try to stick with it for the whole term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find a good study spot \u2014 <\/strong>Beds are for sleeping, not studying. It may be tempting to write an essay or study for an exam from the comfort of one\u2019s own bed, however, research shows that it may be harder to fall asleep if people do homework or scroll on their phone in bed. Studying outside is a great alternative, especially with the warmer weather of spring. My favorite outdoor spots are the Grove, the tables outside the Richard Woodcock Education Center and Main Street Park in Monmouth. When the weather isn\u2019t ideal for an outdoor study session, Hamersly Library or one\u2019s favorite cafe are great alternatives. If certain spots are only used for studying, one can trick their brain into being in a productive mood by simply going to that spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the author at howlnews@mail.wou.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" April 2, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor With springtime just around the corner, \u2018tis the season to start the term with a fresh mindset. A good mindset can be cultivated by many factors, including staying organized, sticking to a routine and having a designated spot for work. 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