Hi Everyone!

With school starting this week for us Australians (WHERE DID THE HOLIDAYS GO?), I thought it would be fun to share with you tips on staying organised this year!

Now, I know what you're thinking: Tyra, what makes you think you can tell us how to be organised?
Well really, I don't exactly have a 'Degree in Organisation', but I do take pride in how I remain organised and up-to-date with school work. I also know how to balance school work, extra-curricular activities and blogging.

Sooooooooooooo, here are some quick tips on how to be organised in 2015!

1. Use A Planner
My biggest organisational tool is my planner! I always say that my planner is my life.
I always believe that writing things down in a diary not only makes it easier to plan my day, but it also helps me remember things!

Okay, so obviously you're on my blog because you like books.

Well, I hope so anyway.

But, for people that accidentally came across my blog, who don't really like reading, or for anyone who has ever read a book, I am going to tell you all about the benefits of reading.

Firstly, 
I want to speak of how reading has shaped my life. If you have seen my post about a children's book that makes who I am today, you will know that books can equip you with the principles, knowledge and values that make up you. Humans are greatly affected by their environment, so if they are immersed in a particular genre, or author, or specific book, they are more likely to extract the lessons they may have learnt from what they have read...and use it in everyday situations.

This is why I want to make it my job to inspire people, particularly teenagers like myself, to read often. In my opinion, there is nothing better than sitting in bed and reading on a cold winter's day. Or lying curled up on the couch as you devour a book. For me, that peaceful silence when you are fully engrossed in the world is one of the most serene things I will ever experience.

I know that reading may seem like an isolating task, that is boring and tiresome, but believe me, it is possible to be a bookworm AND be a social butterfly. Bookworms get a bad reputation for being quiet, antisocial people, but really that is hardly the case. That stereotype, should not be the reason why teens refrain from reading.

Here's Why Reading Could Save Your Life

• Reduces Stress

No matter what happens during the day, losing yourself in a well-written story or article can be enough to help distract you and let the tension release as you unwind

• Stimulates Your Mind

Hi Guys! Today I'm not writing a book review, instead trying something a little different. I've decided to give you all some advice to making reading as enjoyable as possible! (This is mainly aimed towards teens).


Let's face it. Many teenagers today find reading a waste of time, and incredibly boring (even though I definitely disagree). So, this means that reading novels for school can be something heaps of teens don't look forward to each year.

However, there is a way to make sure you have fun reading the book(s) you need to for school - as well as learning things that may become useful during class.


HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF READING:

             Visual Learner: Highlight different parts (colour code sections), create a piece of art depicting a moment in the book (and analyse it), draw mind-maps, use multimedia

                       Kinesthetic Learner: Gather some friends/family and do a role-play (act out different scenes to put yourselves in the characters shoes, create memory games and use flash-cards ('Guess the quote', 'Name the chapter', etc.)

For More Examples For Different Learners: Learning Styles, Making Your Learning Style Work For You, Understanding Learning Preferences & more!

4. Finally, don't think of reading the book as a chore, instead do it, thinking about the benefits!
Remember, reading can:

• Exercise brain cells - creating neuron pathways (improving memory)
• Increase your vocabulary
• Act as a way to stop stressing
• Build up your creativity skills, and fires up your imagination
• Help you sleep. If you read a little every night, your body relaxes - helping you sleep (take it from me - it really helps!)
• Improve memory
• Strengthen your ability to analyse and understand text - which will help you a lot in school

Find Out More Here: LifeHack, WhyToRead, HubPages

Thanks so much for reading this! Please tell me what you think in the comments, and whether or not this advice is helpful at all!
Hope everyone is having a great day, and any Americans, have a happy 4th of July!

xx Tyra

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