Finding time for study doesnât need to be complex. Letâs step it out, so you can step it UP!
Visibilityâ
Get a big calendar. Laminate a reusable monthly template. Get a diary. Go digital. Bottom line... Track your progress!
Chunk Timeâ
List your commitments. Block out everyday events and time for yourself. When will you wake up and crash for the night? What time is class? Are you working? Got regular training, chores, or responsibilities? Chalk them up. Yes, they can be flexible, but consistency is our friend.
Quick Mathsâ
Divide the remaining time by the number of subjects you study, and allocate! Itâs okay to have 1 hour split into 2 x 30 minutes on separate days.
Adjustmentsâ
Letâs be honest, some topics will require more effort than others. Rank your subjects by priority. You can reallocate time from a subject you are more confident in to something that requires a bit more brain power and practice.
Homework vs Study
Homework involves completing tasks set by an educator at home. It could be part of the âeverydayâ stuff.
Study is all you. These are activities that train your brain to recall and apply knowledge. Preparation and skills mastery.
Things to Incorporateâ
Memory is strengthened over time. You will want to revisit material to help retain information.
Take breaks. Donât go for hours. 25 minutes of study focus, 5 minutes of brain timeout. Get up, stretch, have a drink, get some fresh air.
Accountability is key! Set reminders. Keep your schedule visibleâon the fridge, your phone, your study wall.
A helping hand can go a long way. Ask someone to prompt you when to get started, and when to take a breather.
Challenge is good. Find something hard, and keep at it. When frustrations rise, itâs time to move onârevisit it later.
Set goals and track them. Celebrate those wins. Youâre working toward something bigger!
Tick âem off.
- Clearly labeled study schedule
- [ ]Reminders set â notifications on
- [ ]Timer â focus & enforce breaks
- [ ]Accountability friend activated
- [ ]Acknowledge challenges, track wins