University life can often find you juggling a lot at once, but there are ways around this to avoid burnout. With balancing lectures, assignments, part-time work and a social life, this can soon be overwhelming. It is important that you stay on top of your studies, and this is manageable if you become organised.

Using a planner is an efficient way to keep track of what you have going on, and you can note key dates. Being able to visualise what time you have each week is crucial to ensuring you are not falling behind in your studies. This is a great way to plan in advance for an assignment or exam. Prioritising what is most important that week can assure that you have the most productive week possible. Time blocking can be effective to make sure that you spend enough time on uni work each week.

Feeling burnt out is a common feeling for many students when university work feels like it piles up on you.  Taking breaks regularly will benefit your focus as it is key to step away from work. It may sound repetitive, but prioritising sleep and eating properly makes a massive difference to your motivation. Setting realistic goals helps you make progress without exhaustion.

Shutting off your phone or social media notifications helps you to not become distracted. The temptation to check mobile phones can become increasingly tempting. Setting time limits on apps can help with this and make sure that you aren’t scrolling and procrastinating. If you have any course mates or other friends, they can help motivate you too as you can form a group and make sure you get work done.

Every week, it is important to set time to socialise with friends or have something you can look forward to. It is helpful to see friends outside of uni, and you can have a break from studying.

There is a lot of support you can access at BU to help you if you are struggling with your academic studies or personal life. You can read more about this here.

Managing your time and planning ahead helps you stay on top of work and still enjoy life outside of university.

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