How to Stay Organized in the IB (And Actually Stick to It)

Organization is the difference between thriving and surviving in the IB.

Here's a proven system to keep your deadlines, notes, and sanity under control.

📅 1. One Central System

Use one planner for everything — not separate notebooks for each subject.

Whether it's a Notion dashboard, Google Calendar, or a StudyIB tracker, centralization prevents confusion.

🗂️ 2. Weekly Review Habit

Every Sunday, review:

• What's due next week
• What's incomplete
• What went well

This prevents surprises and helps you catch missing IAs early.

💻 3. File Naming Consistency

Use clear digital folders:

/IB/MathHL/PastPapers/2023Paper2.pdf

You'll thank yourself later when exam season hits.

🔄 4. Prioritize, Don't Multitask

Multitasking kills focus. Use the "Rule of 3": pick only 3 main goals per day. Complete them before moving on.

🧘 5. Rest Is Part of Productivity

Plan rest time like study time. A 10-minute walk after every 90-minute session boosts retention by up to 20% (University of Illinois, 2016).

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