College is a time of excitement, change and challenge. One of the hardest aspects of college life is staying consistent with your your work ethic and habits.

We all have those goals that we are sure we will tackle and will get done but just never get around to. However, it does not have to be this way. By using few habits used by successful people use to keep them focused, disciplined and on track, the rest of us can do the same.

While consistency can be hard, it is not impossible. These tips are something that can help you become the best version of yourself possible.

One of the best tips I found that appears on a lot of people’s recipes for success is proper sleep. The full 8 hours of sleep is truly priceless when it comes to our health according to qatar-weill.cornell, an official school in qatar for medicine: “Getting enough sleep is important for people of all age groups. Sleep contributes to effective functioning of all body systems including the immune system. In teenagers, good quality sleep is especially important for physical health, emotional and mental development, and school performance”.

So we know it is vital but is there more to keeping a sleeping schedule than just this? Yes, there is.

The National Library of Medicine adds to this discussion: “Good sleep habits and effective self-control are important components of successful functioning,” this is a common pattern found in  many other credible studies that maintain the same idea.  8 hours of sleep needs to be followed at all costs to keep a good sleep schedule for success.

Another habit that follows success is planning ahead. This is something you should be doing in your day-to-day life even if it’s not a clear overarching goal.  You can set tasks and goals in your day to day life. Small goals like this help boost discipline and make us a more productive person.

This goes along well with this next habit because if you don’t plan ahead you will find yourself with little time left in your day. Engaging in regular physical activity is a habit among successful people. Starting the day with exercise boosts physical health but also improves mental clarity and focus. Incorporating physical activity into your morning routine can set a positive tone for the day and improve brain functions.

Incorporating habits like prioritizing sleep, planning ahead, engaging in regular physical activity will help you significantly enhance your consistency and productivity during your college years and beyond. While they are not easy goals, they are well worth it.