Sunday, September 22, 2013

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

By Lachlan Haynes


Whether or not you like studying you still have to do it. It's just a part of life! So the easiest thing for you to do is to find out what you can do to get your study done quicker so you have more time to yourself. How do you do that? Well, you learn how to study effectively of course!

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?

If you want to study effectively you need to be able to concentrate. You would be surprised at how many people choose to study in places and areas that aren't conducive to study. If possible, study away from distractions and make a choice that you won't allow yourself to be distracted. Turn off your cell phone, the net, loud music and the television, and put tape over the mouth of anyone who's distracting you. OK well maybe don't do that last part! But definitely kick them out of your study zone.

Planning helps in ensuring that everything is covered within the expected time frame. A calendar should be made with the intention of keeping track, and serving as a reminder of specific times during the week that have been allocated for studying. It should also include study breaks. There should be breaks in between study sessions so as to enable you to clear your mind and gain energy for the next session. Each session should last no more than one hour before a break occurs.

Your attitude and belief can really make you or break you. There is often only one difference between those that succeed and those that fail - and that's attitude. There is a massive difference between a student that says to themselves "I can do this, I will get the work done, it always works out well for me" and once that says "I can't do this, I can't get this work done, I always fail". Both students have to do the same amount of work in the same amount of time, but it's the attitude that makes all the difference in the world.

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.

The food we eat also strongly influences our studying. A person should eat little amounts of food often. But you probably already know that don't you? The type of food consumed is also important. Healthy meals such as fruits, fish and sandwiches are good because they provide the minerals and vitamins that are needed, and they are easy to digest. You probably already know that too, don't you? So it's not about knowing, it's about doing. So get out there and eat right!

Learning how to study effectively is not rocket science. It's about making the best use of your time and doing things that give you the best chance of success. Very few successful people constantly put themselves in situations and environments that don't help them. But students do it all the time. If you want to spend less time studying and more time pursuing your passions, then learn how to study effectively and give yourself the best chance of getting good grades with the least amount of effort. Good luck.




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