Five FUN tools to help your student manage their life

Do you remember what it was like to return to school after the holiday break? The dread. The anxiety. I remember it well...just kidding, I LOVED school and always looked forward to returning to school because it meant I got new school supplies! I'm still that way. For many students however, the winter/spring semester can be a hard one. They are consumed with negative thoughts which doesn't lend itself well to a successful return to school/new semester. 

This blog post will show you five tools that will help your student better manage their life. Tools that are not only super fun to use but also a great way to easily begin new habits that will last a lifetime.  
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​1.  Perforated Now/Later Notepad. A great way to keep the "to do list" visible for quicker action. It also ensures that the "to do list" is in ONE place and not scattered about on sticky notes. Another feature is that it helps students begin to prioritize tasks at the most basic level. No more "I forgot!" 

2. Today's Plan of Attack Notepad. Once your student has their master to do list set , they can use this notepad to plan and prioritize each item of each task and their day. Using this method keeps them focused on THE most important tasks that they need to complete. Less procrastination! 

3. This Week Note Pad.  Another great step in life management for students, is to lay out an entire week at a time. Having a full week visible can alleviate the anxiety many students feel when they feel like they have "no time" to get everything done. Better time management! 

4. Make a Decision Note Pad. Students can sometimes be paralyzed by having to make decisions-especially since mom and dad aren't right there to help them process options. This little gem walks them through the process in a fun, but truly helpful way. Self sufficiency at it's best! 

5. Colorful G2 Gel Pens. Colorful FUN pens are a must for students to keep them engaged with the tedious nature of the daily routine. These pens are very smooth to write with and won't smear like so many others. You can also refill them! Just plain FUN. 

Aren't these a fun set of tools? I simply adore them because if tools aren't fun and easy to use...students won't use them. I have yet to have a student fail to use at least one of these on a regular basis. 

Your assignment this week: Tell me in the comments about a tool that you will purchase for your student(s}. Don't have one? Tell me which one the above tools you like and will purchase for yourself. 

​Jennifer

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