Tuesday 28 May 2013

How To Study Effectively: Six Studying Tips That Make You Study Smart

By Lachlan Haynes


It's one thing to sit down and study - but it's another thing altogether to sit down and study effectively. Why? Well just because you're sitting at your desk and your books are all out, it doesn't mean you're studying. But what you really want to know is how to make the most of your time when you are studying so that you can get things done quicker and have more free time. Sounds good doesn't it?

Being able to read quickly and with accuracy will really help you get ahead in your studies. If you can read twice as fast as most people then you will be finished in half the time. This could save you hundreds of hours of reading every year. Something worth improving don't you think?

Lack of concentration is a serious challenge. When we are not fully focused we often get virtually nothing done. It's even possible that you could sit at a desk trying to study for hours without getting anything done. So what you really need is a quiet place to work that is free from distractions. If you allow distractions and noise to bother you, then ultimately you will get what you deserve. Prevent these distractions and your work will be done in half the time.

Getting yourself organized is one of the easiest things you can do. It requires very little effort but it brings huge results. The difference between knowing when everything is due and making sure you get it done on time, and not having any idea when anything is due or when you are supposed to be studying, is to put it simply, the difference between hot and cold. When you set up a daily study timetable make sure that you allow for breaks. For example, study from 5 pm to 6 pm then have a thirty minute break. Work again from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm and then have another thirty minute break. That's two hours of work done with plenty of time for yourself in between.

A positive attitude is always recommended. Developing a positive attitude towards something always makes it more enjoyable and more entertaining. In this regard, the subject will become more meaningful. Viewing it from a positive perspective will lead to you developing a greater interest in the topic and taking the time to try to understand it.

Setting goals makes a big difference. Why? Well, how could it not? Without goals there is no focus. Many students find that they have no real idea what they are working towards and generally it's a case of "trying my best" or "improving". But what does that really mean? It's too abstract to be a goal. It's not something to work towards. So create a specific and measurable ambition for yourself. And while you're at it, give it a time limit. Don't think, "I'd like to improve in Math", but do think "I want a B average in Math by the end of the year". Think specific, think measurable and think time limited. That's what setting goals is all about.

You wouldn't put garbage into a car, so why do we put it into our bodies? The food you eat really does impact you. Among other things, it impacts your skin, your weight and your energy levels. All of these are important to us. Eat foods that will help you be the best you can be. This is one of the simplest things you can change so make a choice that you will change it. Choose healthy options when you have the chance - and make sure it becomes a habit.

Well there you have it - six simple tips that will help take you to the top. It's not as hard as you might think to learn how to study effectively - but it is hard to accept when you receive poor grades. So make the right choices now so that you can spend less of your time studying and more of your time doing the things you love. Good luck.




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