Going back to school can be an exciting time of transition. Students get to see their friends and teachers again. Parents may feel relief for their children to be on a more consistent schedule. Others may dread the changes in traffic patterns.

There are steps you can take to get adjusted faster during this time. These will let you and peacefully anticipate pumpkin spice season! . Prior to the first day of school, plan your new schedule, establish your routines, and get organized – you will be happy you did!

Plan Your New Schedule

Back-to-school time means everyone’s day-to-day will shift in some way. Planning your schedule in advance will help you feel more prepared come the first day of school.

Anticipate commuter hour becoming more dense and causing time restraints that are out of your control. You can take back some of that control by addinga few extra minutes to your commute and outlining your schedule ahead of time to account for any unforseen delays.

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The first week of any transition can feel stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Get excited and go buy a new planner, colored pens, and a bookmark (for those of you that are old school – pun intended), or set up your color coding system in your digital calendar!

Establish a Routine

Routines are a helpful tactic to make any new chapter go more smoothly.

For parents,  you will want to re-introduce routines to your children. These will include mealtimes, bedtimes, next day preparation, hygiene, homework, and any work obligations.

Students should create routines that help in developing time management skills. Reserve blocks specifically for classes, homework, studying, your part-time job, and fun. Then, you can follow these times as a guide to perfecting your daily responsibilities!

If you are a commuter, you may consider  shifting your days around to avoid traffic when you run errands. You can also avoid certain roads (especially those with school zones) throughout the work week to maximize travel time efficiency.

Routines don’t have to be boring. In fact, they can be fun! Find little ways to incorporate joy into these routines like listening to music or an audiobook in your car and you will experience even more benefits.

Get Organized

Organization is an important skill, especially come September when classes resume.

Get the supplies that your children need for school in advance. Every night, load your backpack, gym bag, lunches, and anything you need for the next day. This makes a more streamlined morning and reduces the chance of forgetting something or running late. You may even be able to get more sleep and set your alarm 30 minutes later!

For all you Type-A folks out there, this is probably one of your favorite times of the year! However, if even the thought of organization feels overwhelming, not to worry. Treat this as a way to practice slowing down and thinking through what you need to set yourself up for success. Regardless of your feelings about organization, this is a handy tactic that can be used anytime, anywhere, for any occasion.

Anticipating Back to School Time

Are you feeling more prepared for back-to-school time now? Plan your new schedule, establish a routine, and get yourself organized – as the season changes, you will feel the difference during this time and beyond. Go forth and get those As!