Stickies Saved My Life

You see that title? Yeah, I’m not joking; they really did.

I’m one of those people that requires lists to stay organized. No matter what, if I don’t have them, at the end of the day I’ll feel as if I’ve forgotten something. Did I get that history reading done? Did I remember to email my prof about that assignment? Did I go through all those books, or just look at the one? My mind would be plagued with doubts, I wouldn’t be able to sleep properly -- and if you learn anything at University, it’ll be that without a good night’s sleep every now and then, you can’t function.

My advice? If you need to remember something, use a sticky note and put it where you can’t not run into it. I always stuck them to my laptop or on my mirror. For me at least, electronic lists or electronic stickies don't work, because they wouldn't be insistent enough. You can’t hide from the persuasive power of florescent pink, yellow or green notes wherever you turn. Do it, it’ll help. Especially when a due date is fast approaching. Trust me.