📄 How to study better while quitting bad habits

Doing anything at the last minute is the worst thing we can do. There are several reasons why we may procrastinate such as distractions, fear of failure, and perfectionism. 

However, if we don't control our time somebody else will (social media I am looking at you!!).

So, in order to get things done:

• Plan your activities ahead
• Estimate how much time you will spend on tasks.
• Time track what you do and you will see where your time is going. 

It's something that may sound productive but it isn't, doing several things at the same time, decrease our concertation from the activities since we are switching from one to another.

Solution:

• Concentration on one activity at a time.
• It increases the level of focus and the quality of our work.
• Time blocking can be helped to take similar tasks one at a time in a single session.  

It doesn't mare what type of system or method you use as long as it helps you stay organized.

But, if you want some tips, your system should have these characteristics.

• A method to prioritize and manage your projects, tasks, and chores.
• Plan events and be able to see them in a day, week, and month view.
• Keep track of every activity that you are doing

When you are in the class, don't use your phone or watch TikTok videos. Can be really hard to not get distracted by the number of objects or the environment of your study space, but this activity has a cost.

Solution:

• Turn off any devices that could distract you from the class.
• Get prepared before the class (clean up your desk, read the slides or the textbook from the lecture)
• Take notes on the most important things you hear during the class.

Whenever you accomplish something like finishing the assignment, writing a paper, or reviewing the last lecture presentation; you should reward yourself.

You can...

• Eat snacks
• Watch a video
• Call a friend
• Take a nap
• Drink a coffee

Any activity that brings you joy should be enough to remind yourself that the effort you do is worth it.

By the way, take breaks after tackling demanding tasks that take longer o finish, remember we need rest and gain energy. Please, do it! Believe you don't want to get burned out.