Check out this handy list of tips and tricks to help you better plan your studies.

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Start by calculating the number of free hours you have each day. Then, divide your available free time into blank study blocks. Don’t forget about free blocks of time in between classes, too. 【小题2】 Studies show that studying in short bursts is the most effective way to learn.

Assign specific tasks to each study block.

Use due date and deadlines to prioritize different tasks at certain times. 【小题3】 Instead, check your plan to see what’s coming up in the next few weeks, and then assign tasks accordingly. Use key words like “read” “write” “review” “outline” and “memorize” so you know exactly what you need to do.

Break big assignments into smaller chunks.

Spread chunks out over several days so you don’t stress out. If you need to write an essay that will take you about 4 hours to complete, don’t devote a 4-hour block of time to it on a single day. You’ll just end up overwhelming yourself and the rest of your schedule will get thrown off track, too. 【小题4】

Space out subjects on alternate days.

【小题5】 You’ll retain more information and experience less burnout if you space things out. For example, assign blocks of time for studying calculus and science on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Then, schedule blocks for literature and history on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste

Plastic has been found virtually in everything these days. Your food is packaged in it. Your car, phone and computer are made from it. 【小题1】. While most plastics are advertised as recyclable, the reality is that they’re “downcycled”. 

Luckily, there are simple steps you can take to dramatically decrease the amount of plastic waste you produce.

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One of the easiest ways to keep plastic out of the landfill is to refuse plastic straws. Simply inform your waiter or waitress that you don’t need one, and be sure to state this clearly when ordering at a drive-through. Can’t stand giving up the convenience of plastic straws? 【小题3】. Restaurant workers will be less likely to bring you a plastic one if they see that you’ve brought your own. 

Use reusable bags

About one million plastic bags are used every minute. A single plastic bag can take 1,000 years to degrade(降解). If you’re already bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, you’re on the right track. Purchase some reusable bags and help keep even more plastic out of the landfill. However, you should avoid those bags made from nylon or polyester (聚酯纤维). 【小题4】. 

Use matches

【小题5】, if you need to light a candle, build a campfire or start a fire for any other reason. These cheap plastic devices can sit in landfills for years and have been even found in dead birds’ stomachs. If you can’t bear to part with your lighter, pick up a refillable metal one to help cut down on waste.

When Buffett was asked about the secret to his success, he said that he read every day—500 pages, to be exact. Unfortunately, if you’re already working 9-5, you might not have the time to read at all, let alone an entire book a day. But if you want to make some changes in your life, the following 4 most-read books on self-improvement may help you start.

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living written by Dale Carnegie

Are you wondering why you can’t stop worrying about something? No matter how hard you try, do you focus on the same problem? By finding out the reason of your stress, you can overcome this. In this book Carnegie came up with some effective ways that can help you stop worrying about the same thing again.

Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do written by Amy Morin

You can’t escape bad luck in life. But you can change how you react to it. Do you struggle to overcome your failures? Or think about things out of your control? This book will help you overcome these difficulties, which can have a great effect on your everyday life.

How Will You Measure Your Life written by Clayton Christensen

This book will give you some suggestions on how to balance your work and your life. What would make you happier at work? Perhaps a little more money or more admiration from others is what you want. Although career success can be satisfying, ignoring your family and friends can be harmful.

Finding Your Element written by Ken Robinson

This world often wants us to follow a certain life plan. If you don’t know what your passion is, it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. Or maybe it just disappeared early in life. This book will help find out how you can get away from the world’s strict rules and find your real passion in life.