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Avoid the Second Semester Slump: Back to School Organization
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items Kick off the second semester with focus, energy and a sense of control! Staying organized can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed versus feeling on top of your workload. These products, and helpful tips, will help you create a smooth, pro...
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Desk & Workspace Essentials
Study & Note-Taking Tools
Planners & Scheduling
Tech & Study Aids
Wellness & Motivation
Desk & Workspace Essentials
Create a clean, inspiring workspace that encourages focus and efficiency.
Proper lighting reduces eye strain during late-night study sessions. Use warm light to stay relaxed or bright light to stay alert!
Adjustable Desk Lamp
Pin your weekly goals or inspiring quotes to keep motivation high. Plus, add visual reminders on the white board you're sure to see for upcoming deadlines!
Bulletin Board White Board Combo
Use the multi-colored clips on each cord to avoid unplugging the wrong device and what is going where!
Cable Management Clips
Keep everything you need in one place, choose the kind that suits you best be it more paper or pen focused storage! Assign each compartment to a type of item for quick access and easy-to-maintain organization.
Desk Organization Tray
Study & Note-Taking Tools
Enhance retention and make studying more organized and efficient.
Assign a different color for each subject to quickly identify materials and make studying visually organized!
Composition Books
Separate handouts, assignments and notes for each subject or have a tab for each class depending on how much paper you get! Keeps everything organized and reduces clutter, go through once a month and toss what's not being used or can be moved elsewhe...
Expanding File Folders with Eight Pockets & Snap Closure
Use the flags to mark important sections in textbooks or notes to review quickly! Write your reminders in different colors for different kinds to keep it visually easy to skim over.
Hello Kitty Sticky Notes
Perfect to keep your index cards handy for quick self-quizzes! Make a divider for each course to use one box or for each chapter/topic if just for one course. Currently, five dollars off!
Index Card Case with Five Tab Dividers
Keep all class notes in one place. Label each divider for easy access during review sessions!
Organizer Binder with Dividers
Smooth writing reduces fatigue and makes note-taking enjoyable. Try using different colors to highlight key points!
Retractable Gel Ink Pens
Planners & Scheduling
Plan your days, track assignments and manage deadlines effortlessly. The right planner or scheduling tool keeps your semester organized, reduces stress and ensures you never miss an important due date!
Track your long-term project and academic goals to maintain focus beyond the day-to-day tasks! Also refillable each year and very customizable which is great for each persons' semester ahead.
Academic Planner with Goal Setting
Digital reminders help further keep us on track. Set reminders for assignments and classes and color-code subjects or differing priorities. Bonus if you can use the calendar app that links to whatever platform you are already on for school to see if ...
Best Calendar Apps
Break big assignments into manageable steps. Check off tasks to boost motivation and see progress! Find which one works best for you or if there is one that links to your school platforms to automate some of the entries.
Best To do List Apps
Schedule study blocks and deadlines to stay ahead! I love how these planners have so many designs to choose from, are durable and refillable each year.
Monthly Planners
Make planning fun while visually marking deadlines, exams, or important events. Love how their sticker books are made for any occasion as their school books have half days and break block stickers already there for you!
Teacher & Student Stickers
Tech & Study Aids
Leverage technology to streamline learning! These tools help you study more efficiently, stay organized digitally and tackle assignments with ease.
Noise-cancellation allows to cut the distractions during study sessions and create a focused environment anywhere, from the library to home. I really like the conversational and spatial awareness feature on these: the conversational awareness keeps y...
AirPods
Store textbooks and notes digitally to reduce clutter! Highlighting and annotating directly on the screen saves time: the best app to annotate onto reading, homework or to create a digital notebook with is Good Note.
Apple iPad
Convert handwritten notes into digital text with the built-in feature on the stylus. Double tap as you hold it to switch between writing and eraser, which you can change to whatever tools you use the most. Perfect for creating notes or drawings utili...
Apple Pencil
Take care of your eye health! Reduce eye strain during extended screen time due to school.
Blue Light Glasses
Keep devices powered during long school days so you’re never caught off-guard mid-assignment or class! Additionally, having all the cords seamlessly attached and tucked away ensures you'll always have everything you need.
Power Bank
Wellness & Motivation
Staying organized isn’t just about your desk: it’s about your mind and body too! These products help you maintain focus, energy and a positive mindset throughout the semester.
Stay inspired throughout the semester with a new quote each day! Currently, twenty nine percent off.
Daily Motivational Quotes for Desk with Wooden Stand
Manage small moments of anxiety or tension between tasks easily with these on hand! I like to have a few to play with while listening to nature sounds or music instead of scrolling.
Stress Tools For Adults
Staying hydrated boosts energy and focus! Time markers help you track daily intake (or the hours ticking by in class).
Time Marked Water Bottle
Brings a calming touch to your workspace, purifies the air and helps improve mood. Love how easy this plant is to care for, just keep the water full in the terrarium vase and it takes care of itself from there! I have had mine for a year and am amaze...
Water Root Foliage House Plant in Terrarium