8 lesser-known tips for students to master time and energy

1. Front-Load Your Week: Tackle your most demanding tasks at the beginning of the week or day when your energy levels are typically higher.

2. Time Blocking for Every Minute: Go beyond general scheduling and plan out how you'll spend almost every minute of your day.

3. Establish Routines (Morning & Evening): Create specific morning and evening routines to bookend your day effectively. A solid morning routine can kickstart productivity.

4. Utilize the 2-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than 2 minutes to complete, do it immediately. This prevents small tasks from accumulating and cluttering your mind, freeing up mental energy for larger tasks.

5. 90-Minute Focus Sessions: Work in focused bursts of 90 minutes, followed by a more extended break to recharge.

6. Batch Similar Tasks: Group similar tasks together and process them in batches. This minimizes context switching and optimizes efficiency.

7. Active Learning Techniques: Replace passive reading with active learning methods such as self-explanation, elaborative interrogation, summarization, and questioning.

8. Plan Meals Ahead: Plan your meals in advance to avoid unhealthy eating habits and save time on deciding what to eat for every meal.