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π―π§ - 1οΈβ£ Studying without a plan - without a plan, itβs very easy to get distracted, or to waste time on lower yield content or tasks that you donβt necessarily need to do but find easier. Whilst you might still be getting work done, this doesnβt necessarily mean youβre making the best use of your time, and you may run out of time for the really important stuff π³ β
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Plan your study sessions before starting π By doing so, you will be able to prioritise what needs to be done, stay focused and on track, and even get additional benefits without more time studying! . 2οΈβ£ Studying in your room - your brain associates your bedroom with sleep & relaxation, and therefore when you study in your room (especially in your bed), itβll signal to your body that itβs time to rest, making it extremely hard to study. π© . Plus, studying in bed makes it hard to set up appropriately for effective work (eg thereβs no solid surface to write on, leaning over will lead to poor posture & back pain etc) π«£ β
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Have a designated area in the house that is solely for studying π‘. If you donβt have the luxury of a study room, try to set up a desk in the lounge or dining room & use noise cancelling headphones OR go to a local library/cafe. . 3οΈβ£ Studying only 1 subject each time - if studying the same subject over a long period of time, it can get quite tedious, wear you out, and cause you to lose focus. It might also cause you to get the concepts muddled up with each other π β
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Use Interleaving π Instead of studying one subject for the entire study session, switch between multple non-related subjects. For example, instead of 3 hours of Math, try 1 hour of Math, 1 hour of English, and 1 hour of Chemistry. Interleaving improves retention of information & exam performance (without need to study any longer). It is thought to do so because it helps you differentiate between what you learnt for each subject. - #studyhacks #studytips #studytok #studentlife #studentproblems