Fostering your productivity…

“New Year – new me,” goes the familiar motto. But before embarking on a journey of growth, it helps to free up some space for it first. That’s where decluttering comes in. Decluttering is a great way to get rid of unwanted things, introduce some order, and perhaps even rediscover something long forgotten. If this sounds like something you can benefit from, check out our guide to decluttering! 

And it’s not just good in the physical space – these days, the benefits of digital decluttering cannot be understated! One of our staff members recently embarked on a week-long “virtual cleanse” to finally get rid of those pesky apps, newsletters, and other e-trash once and for all. Read his full account of that experiment – along with tips – in this article.

Now that we’ve laid the groundwork, it’s time to establish that all-important framework: your study routine. A good routine isn’t just about what happens when – it’s also about the why and the how. And also, remember: study smarter, not harder – which is exactly what you’ll be doing if you follow the steps in our back-to-school guide to setting up your study routine!

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…unleashing your creativity…

Of course, it’s not just all about efficiency. As you’ll learn from the aforementioned study routine guide, it’s important to give yourself time to enjoy other things and exercise your creative muscles. A good starter activity is journaling – a great way to preserve important memories, review your progress, and simply let your imagination go wild. For proof, look no further than this account from one of our writers, who spent a week writing every day – and found it highly enlightening.

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… and simply having fun

Last but not least, sometimes it’s important to go even further and let yourself simply have fun. But, as all the procrastinators out there can testify, the worst part of such distractions is how much they feel like a total waste of time afterwards! One solution? Discover new, fun activities that are also educational and beneficial! From brain-teasers and educational trivia to language-learning and touch-typing in game form, our Quick Fix guide has it all to ensure that even your “just one more round”-s are nothing to be ashamed of.

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Be sure to also read about the best tips & tricks for studying from home and the top free (and not-so-free) coworking spaces in St. Petersburg. And if you’re not ready to let go of the festive spirit just yet, start getting ready for all these Russian holidays to look forward to.