Time Management While Distance Learning

Over the course of time I have had this blog, I have learned new ways to be productive, and I hope my suggestions and findings have been helpful for those that have tried them. From trying various ways of staying motivated and organized to finding new ways to be motivated and stay on track (though I have definitely struggled). One thing I have to say and remind others that feel like they are not doing as best as they think they should be - it's okay to mess up. Let me tell you about the ways I have become inspired and motivated during these tough times. 

Staying Productive in Quarantine: Products and Suggestions Words cannot describe the number of times I have wanted to study and do my work in a coffee shop or in my university's library just for a change of scenery. Working from home in my room at my desk for the last year has been far from ideal, and I have tried my best to make it comfortable and designated for work so that my room that once was only meant for relaxation and sleep. Because I miss the comradery of working with other students and around other people, I have made some more changes to encourage myself to feel motivated and productive while working from home. What Have I Done to Boost Productivity? I have struggled to stay motivated working from home. My at-home workspace was far from ideal, so I often would go to a local coffee shop or go to my university's library before the pandemic hit. When I was in those environments, I felt like I had a designated work area and very little distraction, which is what I did n...

 One of the things that I have consistently turned to keep time is a planner. Planners are great for a few reasons:  1. They are great for people that need visuals to make sense of their days 2. They can help you look ahead in your week 3. They come in so many styles, you can most definitely find one that fits your needs I have found myself using 2 planners for my use. One I use for planning and keeping track of things that need to be done for school, and the other I use for work.  The one I use for work can be found here . The reason this specific planner works well for me is that in the daily sections, there is a half of them that is sectioned off for "to-do"s. I use that to keep track of what is due for that day. For time management, that helps me be aware of what I need to have done so I can plan accordingly.  My work planner is much simpler, which I got from Amazon. I work in mental health and I use that planner to keep track of the meetings I have with my clien...