Flynn's GUIDE TO PRODUCTIVE SHORT DAYS

dear reader

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, I often find that my motivation to get work done after school or at other times lessens. I always know I'll need to go into these months with specific strategies to help me stay focused, while also making time for myself so I don't burn out. Here, I've compiled strategies and methods I use regularly in the colder months and all year round. This page isn't meant for anyone to follow to a tee, because it's what I've found works best for me personally, but I hope that something on here inspires you.

tools to be and stay productive

POMODORO TECHNIQUE

The Pomodoro Method is a way of studying that allows for intentional work time and break time.

www.todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique

pomofocus.io/

PLAYLISTS

Snoopy Autumn Jazz

Write with Me (1 hour)

Classical Aesthetic Playlist

lock-in study music

moody classical

BOOKS IN THE CSW LIBRARY

153.3 CA

294.3 NH

CALL NO

outside of productivity

Throughout the Fall and Winter, I often find that I burn out a lot quicker, and everything around me piles up, so in maintaining productivity, I also find that I need methods to feel centered. When I start feeling this way, my instinct is to curl up in bed and doomscroll, but I know that this may actually make things worse, so I try to find longer-form content and things to do at the same time.

LONG FORM CONTENT

COZY BOOKS IN THE CSW LIBRARY

FIC MAN

witches and romance

FIC TAR

murder and dark academia

FIC MOR

magic and found family

FIC MEY

vampires and mystery

FIC BAL

fantasy and coffee

FIC CHA

dystopia and robots

JOURNALING

Another thing that I find helps keep me in the present is journaling. Even if it's only for 5 minutes, I just write down anything and everything that is on my mind in the present moment, and then I move on. Often, I feel lighter and more aware of the world around me

The Ultimate Guide to Journaling