Remember the “MUSTS”

Try to get at least six hours of sleep and don’t forget to eat.

Know your priorities

Your first priority should be yourself. You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.

Make good use of your time

Observe how you use your time with a time tracking activity. Log each hour of your day with the things that you do (school, work, sleep, leisure)

Be realistic about what you can handle

Try to do what is on your calendar and have up to three to-dos.

Expect change and surprises

This convention is a perfect example. No one could have predicted months ago that COVID-19 would have the impact that it is having.

Take time off

  You have to recharge. You need downtime. Self-care is essential.

Say NO

“No” is a complete sentence. Stop saying yes to things that you hate.

Ship minimal product

Sometimes you just have to do enough to keep things going. Do not unnecessarily overexert yourself.

Let it go

No, you cannot control every aspect of your life. Stop attempting to do so.

Don’t forget you

You cannot pour from an empty cup. You have to ultimately do what’s best for you.