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    How to Get Organized For Back To School

    August 1, 2022

    By: Julie Sekachev, M, Ed., LPC Associate Do you struggle with getting organized for back to school? Does going back to school or college seem overwhelming? Do you struggle to stay organized and have a hard time finishing tasks? Clutter can leave you drained. Being organized is a skill that is developed through healthy habits. […]

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    How to Get Organized For Back To School

    August 1, 2022
    By: Julie Sekachev, M, Ed., LPC Associate

    Do you struggle with getting organized for back to school? Does going back to school or college seem overwhelming? Do you struggle to stay organized and have a hard time finishing tasks? Clutter can leave you drained.

    Being organized is a skill that is developed through healthy habits. However, the most important thing to keep in mind when organizing your environment is effort and commitment. Read below for ways to get rid of the overwhelm and organize your space.

    How to Get Organized For Back To School:

    Helpful Tips to Get Started:

    First and foremost, start with a clean slate. Clean off your desk and begin to add items that you actually use. Same with your closet or any other area in your room. Having fewer things means you will enjoy the things you own. Donate, sell, or recycle items that are no longer serving you.

    Also, when studying or doing any task that requires concentration keep your desk clean and clutter-free. Keep only the assignment or task on your desk you are currently working on to stay focused and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

    Third, label makers are great tools that can help you organize binders or different drawers in your dorm or room. You are more likely to put an item back in its place if it has a name.

    Additionally, If you need to get your homework assignments and project deadlines organized invest in a bullet journal or a time block planner. You can get a free PDF here. Time blocking helps you decide your priorities of the day and get more accomplished vs. to-do lists that do not have time-bound deadlines.

    Helpful Tips For a Clean Room:girl studying at a desk getting ready for back to school, getting organized for school, therapy can help you get organized for back to school, counseling center at cinco ranch

    To make things easier, create a list of things that need to be done in each room. Then, commit to cleaning one room at a time, and when you’re finished, close the door and move on to the next space. Closing the door to a cleaned room will psychologically give you a sense of accomplishment and motivation for the next room.

    Also, you can set a timer and see how much you can clean in 15 minutes.

    Create a friendly competition with family members or roommates to see who can clean the fastest.

    Put in the effort to put things back in their place- doing this will save you time and energy next time you are looking for missing assignments, homework, or keys.

    Additionally, if you are looking for a system, check out the KonMari method which features a minimalist approach to tackle organizing by category versus room by room. Check out her method here.

    Accomplish More With An Organized Space!

    girl on computer back to schoolOrganization can help you gain a sense of control, accomplishment, and pride over your work and environment. More often than not, organization leads to higher efficiency in accomplishing day-to-day chores and projects. As a result, if you can create a system to stay organized, whether decluttering regularly or committing to finishing assignments the day you intended, you will actually gain more time to spend with friends or doing other things you enjoy. For this reason, I want to encourage you this coming school year to make a commitment to yourself and begin! Your future self will thank you.

    Begin Therapy in Katy, TX!

    If you are having trouble getting organized and would like to feel less overwhelmed, the therapists at The Center at Cinco Ranch can help! To begin counseling in Katy, TX follow these steps:

    1. Contact our office to set up an appointment or to get more information on stress management.
    2. Meet with one of our skilled therapists.
    3. Find new ways to stay organized and productive!

    Other Therapy Services We Offer:

    Here at The Counseling Center at Cinco Ranch, we offer counseling services for people of all ages in areas including counseling for kids, counseling for young adults, teen counseling, couples counseling, eating disorder treatment, men’s issues, women’s issues, anxiety treatment, depression therapy, trauma counseling, family therapy, and group counseling. Our therapists strive to post blogs regularly. We provide helpful information on a variety of mental health topics. To learn more about our therapists and counseling services, please reach out to the Counseling Center today!

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    Easy and Effective Time Management Skills  

    April 4, 2022

    By: Carey Robey, MS, LPC, NCC Do you struggle with time management? Too busy to get everything done? Therapy can be a great asset in helping with challenges like this and more profound struggles such as depression and anxiety. After all, not managing time well can cause stress, leading to more significant mental health challenges. Before getting […]

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    Easy and Effective Time Management Skills  

    April 4, 2022
    By: Carey Robey, MS, LPC, NCC

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    Do you struggle with time management? Too busy to get everything done? Therapy can be a great asset in helping with challenges like this and more profound struggles such as depression and anxiety. After all, not managing time well can cause stress, leading to more significant mental health challenges.

    Before getting into time management tips, I think it necessary to remind you to include time for yourself. If you get everything you need to be done but has done it at the expense of self-care, you still risk experiencing negative feelings and even resentment. When thinking of managing your time, be sure to factor in that all-important time for yourself. Let’s talk about ways to organize your time. 

    Simple Tips for Effective Time Management:

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    There are several simple things one can do to help manage your time better. Having a good routine is a great place to start. We all have everyday things we attend to, and making sure you stick to some structure with these things will make it easier to filter extra tasks into your schedule. Be sure to write things down, whether this is in a planner or on your phone- having a list of tasks, dates, and deadlines can be an important reminder.

    Too often in our busy lives, we can forget important things; be sure to set reminders to prevent yourself from increased stress and anxiety. One may also want to give tasks time limits or frames so that we can stick to some schedule and not spend too much time on any one thing. If you notice you are not being as productive as you could be, note that you are blocking out distractions. 

    The Eisenhower Matrix Can Help You Manage Your Time:

    If you continue to feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks you have on your plate, consider organizing them. One great tool to use is the Eisenhower Matrix. This will help you determine what to do now, do later, delegate, or eliminate. Once we can place our tasks in boxes according to what is essential versus not

    Eisenhower Matrix, do first, do later, delegate, eliminate, Effective time management blog, counseling center at cinco ranch, katy texasessential or urgent versus not urgent, we can decide a good order of when to do things. Don’t give up on yourself- if you need breaks, take them. If you need help, ask for it. Remember the rewards that come with getting your tasks done, and don’t forget to give some compensation to yourself by engaging in self-care.

    Begin Counseling at Our Center in Katy, TX to help simplify your life.

    If you are ready to simplify your life and hone in on more life skills, the therapists at The Counseling Center at Cinco Ranch can help! We provide therapy to people of all ages. To begin counseling in Katy, TX, follow these three steps:

    1. Contact our office to set up an appointment or to get more information on individual therapy.
    2. Meet with one of our caring therapists
    3. Find peace from your stress with counseling!

    Other Therapy Services We Offer:

    Here at The Counseling Center at Cinco Ranch, we offer treatment for depression and anxiety for adults, teens, and kids. We also provide counseling services in other areas, including trauma counseling, counseling for kids, counseling for young adults, teen counseling, couples counseling, eating disorder treatment,  depression treatment, men’s issues, women’s issues, family therapy, and group counseling. Our therapists strive to regularly post blogs with helpful information on various mental health topics. To learn more about our therapists and counseling services, please reach out to the Counseling Center today!

     

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