Some people are more likely to get work done if they have it planned out ahead of time. You can do this with a planner, an app, or whatever works best for you.

It may be helpful to schedule a combination of schoolwork, fun activities, and anything that you find yourself spending a large amount of time doing.

One issue that can arise when we are balancing schoolwork with other activities is that the amount of work can feel overwhelming.

If there is a large task, break it into smaller tasks. For example, if you have a lot of homework due in the upcoming future, sort by each assignment, then break each assignment into smaller, more manageable pieces.

While this might not change the amount of work you have, it may make it feel easier. You may also find it helpful to start with easier assignments and build your way up to more difficult ones.

Do you notice that you spend so much time with friends that it impacts your ability to study? Are you on your phone when you could be doing other activities? See if you can determine how you spend your time to determine if there might be activities you scale back on or avoid at certain times.

Create a list of upcoming responsibilities and activities you have coming up and rank them based on importance. You may notice that you are not always following your preferred order when you participate in things.