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Home Organisation

Finally, we have moved away from cleaning.
Now that everything is clean we can get back to it and start using that Study Folder again.  You haven’t lost it have you!
Wait, one more step.
Study Skills Resources
Here is a list of resources that I think you need access to on a daily basis.  You might not need [...]

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Have a quick scan through your computer. 
How many files are saved on your desktop?
Are your assignments mixed in with your games and torrents?
When is the last time you deleted an email?
 Today I want you to clean out your computer; specifically your files, favourites and email account.  The key to organizing computer stuff is folders.  Huh!  [...]

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Welcome back!
Same supplies, same rules, different room.
Today we are going to be cleaning your bedroom.  This will fulfill three purposes:

Your mum we be happy
You will be organized
You will be happy

Did you notice I think it is more important for your mom to be happy before you?  The key to a successful teenage life is to [...]

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Today we are going to clean up your study space.  If you clean it properly today then it will be easy to keep clean every week.
Cleaning Supplies
First you need some equipment.  Go get:

3 boxes / shoe boxes / crates / laundry basket – anything to help sort your stuff
2 garbage bags
Pen and paper
Cleaning equipment – dust [...]

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Let’s recap the Study Skills lessons so far.
1:  Base Camp
 You should have a specific place where you leave all your school stuff.  I am hoping that you haven’t lost anything since then. 
2:  Diary
Everyone should have a school diary and be using it at home and at school.
3:  Study Folder
If I was to look on your [...]

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Daily Routine

July 24, 2009

in Home Organisation

Take a deep breath before you scan the post.
Make it two.
This post is long because I want to explain in detail what you need to do every day when you sit down to study.
My definition of Study
Study is everything you do at home that is related to your school work.  Specifically it involves 3 tasks: homework, assignments [...]

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Today and I am going to help you take a look at all the activities you complete in a week.  But before I begin I want to talk about you.
How are you going with the 30 Day Study System?
Have you set up a base camp, started using your diary and got all your supplies for [...]

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