Organisation Level One Billion ;)

So in this post, I’ll be sharing my secrets on how I keep myself organised in uni, life, and other things.
I hope you can get something out from it. šŸ™‚

This post will be laid out simply, and short. So, it will be easier to understand.

ORGANISING SCHEDULE

  1. Layout your weekly timetable on paper, iCal or any other device
  2. In your spare time slots, you put your practise slots, studying
  3. When putting a studying/practise slots in, please be specific. It’s so you can know what you are doing
  • Sometimes, it is better to start early, and end early daily, as we are more alert in the morning.
  • Do what works for you. Know what energises you in which time of the day, when you’re hungry, and so on.
  • Organising your time when to get on/off public transport is also pretty important. So, PTV is your best friend.
  • Organise your assignments and tasks as well. Have a dead line for things.

HOW TO USE YOUR TIME WISELY?

  • Do readings/homework/assignments on the train
  • Tell yourself that you need to get something done = 80 to 100% effort.
  • Spare time = studying time, but make sure you give yourself a break, which are lunch times.

ALWAYS RUSHING?

  • Organise your outfit for the entire week
  • Pack your bag the night before
  • Pack your lunch, snacks, breakie the night before
  • Know how much time you need to get ready, if you’re rushing.
  • Night showers save time in the morning (for winter season)
  • Had a night shower = not showering in the morning = deodorant, wash your face, and etc.
  • Remind yourself on what you need to do when rushing. It helps when you don’t want to forget anything.

HAVE SO MANY ASSIGNMENTS/LECTURES TO CATCH UP?
GOING TO BE BUSY FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PERIOD?

  1. Make a list on what needs to be done
  2. Rack them from 1 (needs to be done ASAP) from whatever (least important)
  3. Fit them in your schedule, and be firm and strict with yourself

HOW TO KNOW YOUR SUBJECTS WELL FOR EACH TUTORIAL/LECTURES?

  • LMS, Subject Guide and Subject Handbook is your BIBLEĀ (under lining a million times)
  • Location, look in theĀ lost on campusĀ app, or simply on the my unimelb app in the calendar section [you need to click the subject in your scheduled day, then your class location. Boom, problem solved. :)]
  • Try not to ditch your lectures, because you’re lazy/can’t be bothered. Catching up would be a pain in the future. If you’re sick, or have an unavoidable personal event you can’t reschedule out of your timetable, you can watch it on the way to uni, instead of wasting your study blocks later on in the day.

HOW TO BE STRICT/NEED TO HAVE IT DONE, BUT STRUGGLING WITH YOUR SCHEDULE?

  • Self talk to yourself on getting things done
  • Caffeine works to be more alert.
  • Not a coffee person? Have a power nap. Take a 15 minute nap to boost your energy, or go get some vitamin D and fresh air.
  • Or Exercise. Do a quick dance 5 minute dance, 20 push ups, or whatever to keep you hyped up.
  • Missed that scheduled thing you were suppose to do, at that particular time? It’s okay. Be flexible, but get the things you need to get it done for that day. Haha.
  • Turn off your technology to get things done
  • Have some sort of reward system: One task done = have a cookie.

Don’t worry, I haven’t picked myself up yet for Baroque and Classical and Psychology studies, but I have been very consistent with my Aural Studies assignments and Music Performance studies! I really do need to get on with my history and psychology! Haha!

Happy studying and organising,
Nicole <3