Implementing the Sunday Ritual
Posted by medliorator on February 17, 2008
Some undergraduate strategies still apply. Most don’t
Sunday morning and afternoon is a time for you to regroup, get organized, and get prepared for the upcoming week. To accomplish this, you need a Sunday ritual.
A good Sunday ritual consists of the following:
- Immediately after waking up, go grab a big breakfast… Do this on your own, with strong coffee, and a copy of the Sunday Times (or, anything else that is both mentally stimulating and completely unconnected to any schoolwork). Take your time. Spend an hour.
- Spend 20-30 minutes to review your calendar and to-do lists. Get a feel for what work you need to get done this week. What deadlines are looming? … this is the time to assign specific work to the specific days of the week.
- Clear your head. This might involve going for a quiet walk. Or, hangover permitting, hitting the gym. Conclude with a snack that will boost energy.
- Settle into the most deserted possible library on campus… Taking quick breaks every 50 minutes, efficiently plow through your three hours of work for the day.
- Conclude by sketching your Monday schedule. It’s important for your stress levels that you feel like you have a detailed plan for the next day.
Follow a Sunday Ritual [Study Hacks]
