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How to study better and lesser while quitting bad habits

How to study better and lesser while quitting bad habits

Almost every student has done one of these bad habits that decrease our focus, concentration, and energy and makes it harder to study and learn. 

That's why here is a list of the bad habits we should quit:

  • Cramming all night
  • Procrastinate
  • Multitask
  • Lacking a productivity system
  • Get easily distracted
  • Not taking breaks or rewarding yourself.

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Don't study the night before the exam

Don't study the night before the exam

It can be really tempting to do cramming all night but trying to absorb big amounts of information in a short time is not effective. Plus, this practice has disadvantages:

  • Increases your stress levels
  • Affects the ability to concreate
  • Reduce the amount of sleep  that you get 

Solution: 

  • Make a study plan and a review timeline
  • Start to prepare for exams at least 2 weeks before the test
  • Go to sleep earlier the day before 

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Don't procrastinate!

Don't procrastinate!

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. 

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Say NO to Multitasking!

Say NO to Multitasking!

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.  

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Not having a system to stay  organized

Not having a system to stay organized

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

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Don't get distracted during the class

Don't get distracted during the class

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.

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Reward yourself and take breaks

Reward yourself and take breaks

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.

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"Let curiosity drive you to never stop learning" 💫 Just a student who wants to learn and share some interesting things

CURATOR'S NOTE

Here are some tips to quit bad habits that make it harder to study and focus

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