Here are some tips I've
compiled from various sources
and from my own experience.
#1 Write down everything in a planner
so that you dont forget anything. Also,
you can get a fun dry erase board for your room
and scribble all the stuff from your planner
on there so you see it right in
front of you, everyday. Writing things
down helps them to stay in your mind
rather than just glancing at blackboard.
#2 Only check facebook twice a day
if you are one of those addicted people
(Raises hand) Once mid day and
once at night. Reply to your messages
and immediately sign out. This
goes for other social sites also.
Let your friends know in advance that
you wont be on much anymore.
#3 Use an hourglass to make yourself
motivated. You will feel more pressure
this way to finish the paragraph or section
you are working on if you try to beat all the
sand from falling. You can get ones of
different speeds.
#4 Speedwrite if you have essays.
Dont over-think what you are
typing when you do your first draft.
Just write without stopping, without
giving yourself a second to doubt.
Just write insanely quick and then
when you have run out of steam,
then go back and edit. Makes things
go a lot faster and often come out better.
#5 Approach things with a positive attitude
For sure if you are doing a boring class or
assignment you might be tempted to
jump out of your window at times...
But just try to get all the boring stuff
out of the way first and try to focus
on the more enjoyable things you
have. If nothing in your program
is enjoyable...is it really what you
want to be doing ?
#6 If you live with other people,
try to finish as much work as possible
outside of the home. You can sit
at school and do it or go to the library.
Being at home is too comfortable
and distracting so you might not
be as productive.
#7 Buy pretty school accessories.
Artbox in the UK and Morning Glory
in the U.S both sell super cute school
stuff online. Google it !
The reason I think its important is
because it gets you more in the mood
for doing school work. You will
enjoy writing notes a bit more
on an awesome notepad : )
#8 Dont take your laptop to class
if you only use it for notes.
If you feel you dont write fast enough,
take a voice recorder. If you need
material from blackboard, print it out
before the lecture. I know
computers can be used as a study
tool but if you know yourself
and you tend to get distracted...
dont bring it if you really dont need it.
When I was in college...so many people would
bring their laptops to lectures and
would just be on facebook the whole time.
Its very tempting to space out and
surf the net. The more you pay attention
the less hard you have to study at the end.
#9 Participate in class.
This is a big one. If you answer questions
ask questions, stay engaged...then
you will be completely in tune to
whats going on. Your phone/laptop
etc wont distract you and it will
seem like the teacher is talking to you.
If you just sit there quietly you will
tend to space out and be bored.
If the teacher asks does anyone
know X and you know...raise your hand !
Even if its only you again and again, do it.
Basically the most important thing is
being consistent. I think everyone starts
the school year off right, with a good frame
of mind and good study habits. Eventually
people become stressed, depressed
and forget about the things that could help.
Try to stay focused on what you are in that
program for. You probably have a dream
or goal(s) right ? Think of them often.
Pay attention & be self-disciplined.
Ask questions and get extra help if you need it .
Dont hang around people that constantly
want to party. Its a waste of time
and money. Sure every once in a
while...but dont make it a habit.
As my math teacher always said :
" You are in charge of your own learning"
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