How To Carry Less Stuff To School

When it comes to school, every student wants an easy day with lots of enjoyment. That however is tainted by the everyday question of how to carry less stuff to school.

Why do we need to carry less stuff to school you may ask? Well, the answer is simple, more stuff means a heavier backpack and greater load which means you would feel tired carrying it which will ultimately lead to an unproductive and exhausting day.

To cut all of that from your life, and to save you from long-term shoulder and back problems, we present to you a simple guide containing tips and tricks on how to carry less stuff to school without compromising on your needs and essentials.

How to Carry Less Stuff to School:

i. Evaluating Your Needs:

We are sure that is the first thing that anybody who wants to lower his burden will do. You first need to get your timetable and look at it, highlighting the classes that you will need to take as well as the things you need for those classes.

After that assess your daily requirements and divide your things into essentials and nonessentials. The essentials such as your phone, pencil box register, etc. will go in the backpack whereas the non-essentials will rest on your study table until you need them.  

ii. Organizing Digitally:

This is something that can drastically change your whole outlook on the backpack. Instead of using separate books and registers for each subject, you can just buy an iPad or a laptop which you can use for note-making and opening the book PDFs.  

This will not only reduce your backpack size to almost anything but will also be a great accessibility tool since you will have all your books and notes with a single touch.

iii. Utilizing School Resources:

For those of you who have access to their lockers in school, we recommend putting them to good use so that your burden is lowered to some extent. The things or books that you need daily and are heavy for you to carry every day, can be kept in the locker where they safely rest until you need them.

Another approach can be using the stationary that you find from schools such as extra pens pencils and highlighters etc. This can reduce the number of things that you need to take and make the bag less bulky.

iv. The Essentials-Only Approach:

This is sort of a life tip if you want to take it but strictly in terms of packing your backpack, this approach can help you a lot. You should be careful about strictly packing only what you need for the day. This will require you to keep a check on your daily requirements every day but that inconvenience will ultimately help you reach your goal of having to carry a minimum amount of stuff.

It is also better for you to eliminate any duplicate or spare items that will take more space than usual. Remember as a rule of thumb, stick to the essentials and you will find yourself more organized than you were!

v. The Power of Pre-Preparation:

Preparing your backpack, a night before your school can help you feel much more organized and in control of your schedule. This will also serve to remind you of all the things you need the night before (trust us, we know the panic when you realize you forgot to bring a due project 5 minutes before the class). Pre-planning will allow you to execute all the things that are mentioned above.  

vi. Staying Organized On the Go:

To keep your stationary and books organized you need to follow some general tips and stay on track to following them. Regularly cleaning out the bag, using pouches and organizers for your things, and developing a habit of decluttering are some important things you can work on so that ultimately the win is yours on both fronts.

Conclusion:

We are hopeful that after this thorough guide on how to carry less stuff to school, you will free yourself from the burden of having to carry big sack-like backpacks and enjoy your day at school to the fullest.

With this guide in mind, we are sure your school experience will be much less tedious and much cooler than before. So with the best hopes and lighter backpacks, good luck!

FAQ:

Why is my backpack so heavy?

The reason for a heavy backpack can be poor planning in coordination with the timetable as you can bring the things you don’t need.

The backpacks are mostly weighed down by the books in larger proportion than other things so they can be a good reason for a heavy backpack.

Can a heavy backpack hurt you?

When used for longer durations, a heavy backpack can cause some serious back problems and spine issues which is bad for both adults and children.  

Which packing method is best?

For school, the packing method that works best is minimalistic packing with prioritization of the essentials. This will keep you up to date and allow for better organization.