I am in my last year of high school which means that I’ve spent
my entire life studying. Over the years, and despite the fact that I procrastinate
a lot, I have learnt a few “tricks of the trade” to successful studying.
1.
Set yourself a legitimate time frame.
This is the best advice. Don’t tell yourself to do an assignment
all in the afternoon you receive it. Definitely don’t leave it until the last
minute. Set yourself a achievable time frame for you to work in.
2. Have
snacks ready.
Snacking while studying is the best. Although quickly grabbing a
bag of chips (crisps?) seems like the easy option-try and avoid it. Instead, chop
up some fruit: I don’t know why but I find it much more fun to chop my fruit
before eating it. You could also grab some nuts. They are great for just
nibbling on and taste delicious!
3. Sleep
is actually the best.
It wasn’t until recently that I realised how great sleep is. Although,
I am addicted to social media so I don’t get enough of it. Despite this, before
any exam the next I make sure that I go to bed a reasonable time. For me, this
usually means about 10-10:30. Sleep restores your mind and body so getting
enough is essential when something important is on the next day.
4. Take BREAKS!
The
absolute worst thing for you to do is cram in 5 hours straight of study. You will
remember 15 minutes of it. Legitimately. Usually an hour study and a 15 minute
break is fair enough. You’ll know what’s fair for yourself.
Well there
you go: a couple of tips that I've learnt through all my years of studying. I
hope they help you out sometime in the near future.
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