[Study Routine] The (deceptively) simple Routine that got me a scholarship and allowed me to work 22 hours a week.

I was in the Top 5% of my high school class, got 97% overall in my first year of college, and have never bomb a class while I work 22 hours a week.<br><br>I get a lot of questions about my routine, so, I will share my routine.<br><br># **Morning Routine**<br><br><br>* I am very sensitive to sleep. If I wake up at 6 AM, I have a rather poor day. So I sleep in and wake up at 9:30 AM, which I find perfect for me.<br>* I brush my teeth, and wash my face. I don't really shower often, which has been a point of contention with my mom.<br>* I make myself a very strong cup of coffee. I take it black. After the coffee, I make two slices of toast. I listen to classical music (usually Chopin) while I eat my toast. I like to sit in silence while I eat my breakfast and watch the world outside my window.<br>* I take 20 minutes to do my most unpleasant tasks (e.g. replying to emails, paying bills, laundry, etc.).<br>* I go to the gym and work out.<br>* I take a shower (or a bath, if I feel like it).<br>* I take another 20 minutes to do my other tasks.<br>* Before I start my work, I read a book. Sometimes it's a light read, sometimes it's hermeneutics. It doesn't really matter to me what I read, as long as I make time for it.<br><br><br># **Work**<br><br><br>* I work from 11:30-2:30. Sometimes my shift runs shorter or longer. My job is fast-paced and unpredictable.<br>* I work in a restaurant. I am a server. I have learned how to work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure environments.<br>* At work, I have a very simple routine: I only multitask for 30 minutes a day. I do this at 1 PM, when the restaurant is at its busiest. When I'm at work, I focus only on one task at a time (e.g. taking orders, delivering food, etc.). I only multitask when the restaurant is busy.<br><br><br># **Afternoon Routine**<br><br><br>* After work, I go to Campus. It takes me about 45 minutes to get to campus via public transit.<br>* On campus, I pick up my mail, and see my friends. I don't really socialize much, though. I can be quite socially anxious.<br>* I take 30 minutes to make a snack (usually a sandwich), and watch a video. Once again, I sit in silence and I listen to the world around me.<br>* I work in the library from 4:30-6 PM. This is my most productive time. When I work, I follow the Pomodoro Technique.<br>* I get dinner around 6:30 PM.<br>* From 7-9 PM, I work out. I like to work out<br>* From 9:30-10:30, I pick up my laundry, and do a quick tidy of my bedroom.<br>* From 10:30-11:30, I do my reading for class.<br><br><br># **Sleep Routine**<br><br><br>* I sleep around 11:30 PM.<br>* I change<br>* I brush my teeth<br>* I do a quick facial to make sure my skin is clean<br>* I do a little bit of journaling<br>* I pick out my clothes for the next day<br>* I double check my schedule<br>* I double check my chores<br><br>This routine keeps me grounded.<br><br>The reasons I believe this routine is effective can be summarized thus:<br><br>* I go through life at my own pace. As a result, I go through life slowly.<br>* I take time to listen to the world. I believe that most of us do all we can to avoid silence. I sit in silence as often as I can.<br>* I always prioritize my chores<br>* I always prioritize my work<br>* I always prioritize my health<br>* I always make time for self care<br>* I always make time for socializing<br><br>By prioritizing my life, I find that I can focus on my work.<br><br>I have no real tips to offer. I also have no real secrets to share. The only thing I can offer you is go through life at your own pace.<br><br>This is my routine. I hope you guys find it interesting.