Now is the Time

Now that school is under way for many people it is a good time to get organized. I teach at a community college and our semester has begun as well, so I am in the process of getting organized.

Being organized is one of the most important tasks in being successful in school.

Tip of the day. You can become more organized if you decide on a particular color for each subject or class you are taking. For instance, for Math your color might be red, for English it might be green.

Let's use Math as our example. You would purchase a red spiral for Math in which to take notes. You might also cover your Math book in a red cover. Purchase a red pocket folder with brads to keep the papers and handouts you accumulate for Math. At home in your study area have a red file folder to keep any returned and graded papers for the semester.

You will soon find that you are able to quickly access any item you need for a particular subject, thereby saving precious minutes as you are heading off to school or trying to get a good night's sleep.