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Habits are made up of the hundreds of conscious and unconscious actions we perform every day. We engage in a variety of habits, some healthy (like making time toÌýbe active), and some unhealthy (like going to bed late on a school night).Ìý

One of the more challenging things about introducing new healthy habits can be the temptation to slip back into familiar, if unhelpful, habits as we try to change. To learn more about ways you can help stick with new habits, check out our Building Habits for , Weekly Reading Plan Worksheet or our .ÌýÌý

If your long-term goal was to get into university, you may be in the process of setting your next big goal. Regardless of what your long-term plans look like, it’s a good idea to create a series of short-term goals to help you along the way.ÌýÌý

Effective goals are true to individual values. Consider reading our to reflect on your values.ÌýWhen you’re ready to start setting goals for the semester, use our .ÌýÌý

As a university student, you have a lot on your plate. It can be hard to keep track of everything, especially if you’re juggling work, extracurriculars, or family alongside your academics. It’s important to know that there are many different ways to keep track of things, and what works best for one person might not be a good fit for someone else. Check out our or blogs for more suggestions!

Good time management usually involves a few different waysÌýof keeping track of your deadlines. One important aspect ofÌýself-scheduling is big picture planning with monthly calendars.Ìý

Have a look at our and considerÌýhow you might like to manage your time, whether that involvesÌýa digital calendar or app, a paper calendar or print out, or one of our planning templates. You can download our printable Monthly Calendar, our Weekly Schedule worksheet,Ìýor our Weekly Reading Plan worksheetÌýto help you stay on track.

For help with planning and managing your written assignments, there is a handy Ìýthat helps you set micro deadlines to keep you on track.

In addition to long term planning, it’s a good idea to have a secondary planning method to help you keep track of tasks in progress. Many students use agendas, phone reminders, or to-do lists to keep track of everything they have going on. Have a look at our for tips on how to make your to-do list more effective.ÌýÌý

Even if you have a pretty good handle on your time management practices during the semester, exam preparation can mean making more time to review in advance of theÌýexam period. Read our to get into the study mindset.

For more study strategies, visit our Study Skills Resource PageÌýÌý

It’s normal for your motivation to fluctuate as you go throughÌýthe semester. However, if your low motivation isÌýa significantÌýobstacle to success, take the time to check in with supportsÌýto help you determine why your motivation is low and whatÌýyou can do to change that.ÌýReadÌýour , our , or check in with our academic support teamÌýto jumpstart your motivation!Ìý

We all procrastinate, but did you know the reasons we procrastinate can be totally different? Whether perfectionism has you avoiding your to-do list,Ìýyou’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, or you’d just rather stream your new favourite series instead ofÌýreviewÌýyour notes, understanding why you’re procrastinating is the first step towards breaking that habit. If you’re not sure why you’re procrastinating,Ìýtake a lookÌýat our.ÌýRemember, feeling negative towards yourself is not going to help you break this habit, so consider reading ourÌý as well!Ìý

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How to use a PDF (PDF)

Weekly Reading Plan worksheet (Fillable PDF)Ìý

Grade Tracker tip sheet (PDF)ÌýÌý

SMART Goal worksheet (Fillable PDF)Ìý

Monthly Calendar (PDF)

Assignment Tracker worksheet (Fillable PDF)Ìý

Minimizing Distractions worksheet (Fillable PDF)Ìý

Weekly Schedule worksheet (Fillable PDF)Ìý