Organized Minds Start with Organized Rooms
With summer coming to a swift end and autumn fast approaching, many young
adults are beginning to turn their sights back to their studies. Although the
past few months may have been a time for unscheduled fun, the key to a
successful curriculum is organization. While the most common focus is designing
a more rigorous schedule for reading or doing homework, an often overlooked
aspect that can improve a student’s habits is keeping a neat and orderly room.
Straightening up a study area might seem like a daunting chore, especially if
it is for a young child, but the reward of a stellar report card is more than
worth the investment.
The easiest place to start is to reduce the number of available
distractions. If there is a television in the room, perhaps remove it until after
homework is completed. The same can be said about video game systems or other
entertainment devices. A computer can be difficult, as it is a useful study
tool under the right circumstances. Website blockers can be installed on
private computers to inhibit unnecessary web browsing while time should be
focused on completing school work. Lastly, ensure that all telephones are out of
sight and out of mind. Today’s technology has turned the cellular phone into a
ceaseless time sink.
Another great way to change your thinking space is to keep things nice
and clean. A dirty or disheveled room can be a distraction in and of itself.
Keep all clothing, whether clean or dirty, off of the floor or furniture.
Invest in enough storage space, such as additional dressers or a hanging clothes rack, to prevent
any excuses. Also, taking out the trash and making the bed before sitting down
to work can improve the overall feeling of a room and decrease the frequency of
lost focus.
Do you find it easier to study or work in a clean room? If so, what habits help you to get your study space ready?
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