Create the Best Study Space at Home
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You may be wondering is it possible to study and work effectively at home? These are unprecedented times but I can assure you that you can easily create a study space at home. So many colleges and workplaces are resorting to online learning so I created a list of things you can do to make the best of this situation.
What’s great about this list is you can easily bring the items listed below to your new space. These tips and tricks are for minimal distraction and to create a simple room design. The suggested items are also affordable, especially for the broke student lifestyle. Let’s get started!
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10 Things to Do to Create A Study Space at Home
1. Find a space in your house that is dedicated to all things university and college.
- And no, this should not be your bed!
2. Hang all your college swag on your wall.
- Show off your university pride! Purchase banners, posters, lanyards and anything related to your university.
- Buy your university’s merchandise such as coffee mugs and sweaters from the student bookstore.
- Incorporate your school colours in your study space.
3. Add things that will help you stay organized
- Hang a massive erasable calendar to stay on top of assignments and classes.
- Your university bookstore will sell calendars that are printed with the school logo.
- You can also purchase on Amazon here:
- Use a school planner and write out all the important dates and deadlines for your assignments and tests right away!
- Don’t forget to print out your class schedule and pin that to your wall.
- Have a alarm clock nearby and don’t use your phone to check the time. There are too many notifications on your phone which will only distract you.
- Use table and desk organizers. This will be important during midterm and exam season when you need to refer back to your many school notes.
4. Be surrounded by motivational quotes and pictures
- As the school term gets more difficult, there will be times when you will feel lonely while studying at home. To brighten up your environment, add your favourite motivational quotes or stories.
- Use pictures of people who you admire and their stories to keep you motivated.
- You can also create a vision board as a reminder of your hard work and your goals.
- If you prefer to not use quotes then display anything that makes you happy.
- Trust me, it will really help when you’re feeling isolated and alone.
5. Find your perfect scent
- Use your favourite candles or essential oils to help you stay focus.
- Dedicate specific scent to various school tasks. This will help trigger your brain and memory when you need to buckle down and get some serious studying done.
- Create the perfect zone and get your body used to this routine by experimenting with different scents.
6. Add houseplants
- Since you will be indoors most of the time, add some fresh air.
- Brighten up your study space with some low maintenance indoor houseplants.
7. Have lots of paper, pencils and sticky notes around
- You will be making lots of notes and learning new materials daily.
- I suggest having extra notepads/stick notes around because you never know when you need to jot down something important.
- I personally like this notepad and the checklist style.
8. Have some stress-relieving items around
- Midterms and tight deadlines are stressful! Buy fidget toys or a stress ball to help you cope with the high demands of school.
- Check out my tips on Things to Do When Feeling Stress and Overwhelmed.
9. Fuel your brain
- Have your vitamins and brain power booster supplements readily available and in plain eyesight!
- You will be juggling a lot so have them nearby so you won’t forget to take them.
10. Add your own memories and personal touch
- Have pictures of your pets, friends or family!
Bonus Advice
Don’t sit all-day
- Get a yoga mat and remember to stretch throughout the day.
- It’s helpful for me to move around and clear my head especially when I am stuck on an assignment question.
- Find some cute mats on Amazon here:
- An alternative is to get a standing desk so you are not sitting all day.
Takeaway Message to Create the Best Study Space
- Dedicated a space that is all things university
- Hang all your college swag
- Add things that will help you stay organized.
- Be surrounded by motivational quotes and pictures
- Find your perfect scent
- Add houseplants
- Have paper, sticky notes and pencils
- Have some stress-relieving items
- Fuel your brain
- Add memories
- Don’t sit all-day
Final Thoughts on Your Ideal Study Space
These are definitely strange times! So many things are rapidly changing, it is hard to stay organized. Therefore, I hope this list will help you stay motivated and productive throughout the school year. Once life is back to normal, go to coffee shops or the library to be surrounded by other students.
At the end of the day, it is more important for you to find and create your ideal study space. It’s okay to adjust and keep changing things until you find what works best for you. Good luck!
Am I missing any tips? Let me know!
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