How to Stay Productive Over Winter Break | Justin Kauffman/Unsplash
It can be extremely easy to let one’s motivation and focus slip during this time of year. Students have faced a stressful semester and are ready for a break.
Here are some tips for staying productive while also enjoying the winter vacation.
Set goals
Setting goals is a great way to keep on top of things while school is out because it requires focus and follow-through. Reading a whole book, preparing for next semester, or being able to run two miles straight are some great examples of realistic goals to set.
Try writing down a goal and dedicate time and effort to being able to cross it off by the end of winter break. Achieving goals helps students to keep the practice of school in their routine and boost their self-confidence.
Wake up each day at the same time
Setting a schedule while on break may seem a tad unfun, but it helps in the long run. Try to wake up each day at the same time, whether it’s eight, nine, or even 10:30 am.
This will help the brain to stay focused and allow students to get the most out of each day off. Both the body and mind will benefit from this habit.
Set timers
Setting timers for any task such as cleaning a room, working out, or taking a nap can help students to utilize their free time to the best of their ability. A timer helps to section off tasks and ensure that they only last for a certain amount of time.
This helps to limit slacking and promote production since it is much easier to do something one is not looking forward to for 15 minutes rather than two hours.
Try cooking or baking
A fun idea is to incorporate cooking into winter break! Crafting different foods on one’s own or with family and friends helps to get those creative juices flowing.
Try out some new recipes or stick with a family tradition. Either way promises creation. Experimenting with new flavors and ingredients is a great way to work on having an open mind with everything in life. As they say, ‘it all starts in the kitchen!’
