November 19, 2025

The Ultimate IB Study–Life Balance Guide

IB life can feel like a constant juggling act — school, CAS, EE, social life. Here's how to balance it all without losing your sanity.

⚖️ 1. The "Rule of Three"

Each day, focus on only three priorities: one academic, one personal, one fun.

This keeps your days meaningful but realistic.

📆 2. Time-Block Your Wellbeing

Schedule wellbeing like any other class:

  • 30 min walk = non-negotiable
  • 1 hobby session weekly
  • 1 "digital detox" block per weekend

If it's not in your planner, it won't happen.

❤️ 3. Define Your "Enough"

You don't need to be perfect in everything.

Know when you've studied enough for the day.

Closing your laptop is part of discipline.

🌙 4. Protect Sleep Above All

IB students often trade sleep for study. Ironically, poor sleep cuts learning efficiency by up to 40% (Harvard, 2019).

📲 Create sustainable routines in StudyIB

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