Midterms, tests, and the spring semester is rough.
Recently, I’ve had a hard time focusing or doing work in my room. Rather than doing things for a grade, I’d much rather reorganize my desk, clean the room, doomscroll, you name it. I mean- cleaning rather than working? That’s how bad it’s getting. So, to actually do my work, I’ve been doing what I call the “lounge time out.”
Every residence hall on campus had floor lounges and main lounges. They’re accessible to everyone, and depending on where you are, you can get your own room or a really comfy chair. I live in Stanley Hall, which has floor lounges overlooking Hancher Auditorium and the river, along with a conference room for each lounge. I love studying on my floor lounge, as sometimes my friends come in, and the lighting is really great. During the day or at sunset, the lighting is all natural yet bright and surprisingly cozy.
Somehow, whenever I do this, I can get nearly everything that I need done. I’m currently in my lounge as I write this. Sometimes, when you correlate a location with productivity, your brain goes into hyperdrive and has the urge to do things when you’re in that location. I highly recommend finding your “lock-in” space, whether that’s your dorm room, a lounge, coffee shop, etc. More study tips to come, so stay tuned!
Happy studying,
Harper
