I have always considered the day we got our holidays for a winter vacation to be a “big day” instead of Christmas. Winter holidays have always been special to me as that is the only time when everyone is officially on a holiday. Since Christmas is one of the few holidays that is celebrated worldwide, everyone gets a chance to be with their family and the holiday mode is turned on for quite a few days.
However, as we know that all good times come to an end these few paradise-filled days also end with the beginning of the new year. We are again expected to go back to our normal lives- some return to schools or colleges and some go back to the office.
I personally used to look forward to going back to school as we used to see our friends after a long time levelled up a different kind of excitement in me and all the holiday blues used to disappear. Now, all thanks to the pandemic we have lost that chance also. Thus, the holiday blues do not go in this case but we still have to sit for classes.
It has almost been more than 2 years that I have been pursuing the online curriculum and below I am sharing some tips that you may find helpful on the first day of online classes cause missing them is not an option, we still require that attendance after-all.
#TIP 1
Wake Up Early– Yes, that is at the beginning of the checklist as it is important to be early in order to be in time for class. Most classes start at 7:30 or maximum at 8 am so according to me we must be an hour early. It helps us to stay stress-free for the rest of the day and also enhances our organizational skills.
#TIP 2
Have Designated Workplace – When it comes to tedious hours of classes and work, it is always better to do it in a specific place. It is important to have a learning environment as it gives you the vibe and also gets you in the mood to study. We get our work done faster if we do it in our specific place as our brain associates with it faster. We must choose our effective place before online classes begin, it can be anywhere but preferably in a place that has a strong internet connection.
#TIP 3
Eliminate Distractions- All distractions need to be eliminated as it is already easy to be distracted in an online class. All important or required materials should be with you during class while revising a material, we must work on a routine so that we can give a proper amount of time for each subject. TV must be turned off and social media should not be used during classes as they are the source of maximum distractions.
#TIP 4
Take Breaks – Frequent breaks must be taken as it helps us increase our productivity. I usually take about a twenty minutes break, I listen to some soothing music or grab a snack.
At times when there is a gap between classes for a considerable time, I go for a walk as that helps my mind to be fresh and I can process the information that is being taught in classes more effectively.
#TIP 5
Be Optimistic – These are tough times and times like these are not predictable but one thing is for sure and that is it will come to an end. Thus, we should be grateful for what we have and think of the advantages that we have from online learning and last but not least, we must look out for those things that motivate us to grow as an individual and a student.
