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alright. so you donāt want to study?? well the heard truth is that youāre going to have to if you want to do well in school. if iām not feeling up to it, i like to remember why iām doing it. we have the privilege of learning, so use it to your advantage. iām working hard for my future. that school you want to get into? that dream job?also, treat every class youāre studying for as if itās your absolute favorite class. youāre not always going to like the class youāre in or the teacher who teaches it. but it doesnāt matter, because youāre going to have to do well in it to achieve your goals!! try to actually enjoy what youāre learning. go on studyblr and find people who are learning the same subject. use outside resources to help you learn.
get out the essentials. this includes all of the papers you need to review and your laptop. put away all distractionsĀ and get a glass of water next to you to stay hydrated.Ā
plan ahead. as soon as your teacher announces there is going to be a test, break down the topics you need to review and schedule time to study these in your calendar. this way, you wonāt have to think twice about what you need to do later and save time.Ā
donāt cram. seriously. make sure to start studying well before the day of the test. you donāt have to study for hours a day, because thatās a lot more than we can handle. thirty minutes a day doesnāt seem like very much but when you do this for a week, it adds up to a lot! this is a lot more effective than cramming in four hours in the middle of the night before. (you will thank yourself later).Ā
donāt just passively read over the textbook. this isnāt very efficient and wonāt help you remember the information as easily. try reading aloud is a lot more effective! you can explain the content to yourself or to a friend. this way, youāll be able to see if you actually understand it. if you canāt explain it, then go back and review your notes. also, practice practice practice! flashcards/quizlet are your best friend for vocabulary. do practice problems or redo past assignments.
ask questions when youāre unclear about something to your teachers or friends!Ā itās the worst walking into an exam without understanding the major concepts you need to know. this may not be offered to everyone, but at my school, my teachers hold after school hours for students to work and ask questions. take advantage of it when teachers are open to helping you!
study on the go! whether youāre on transportation or waiting for a class, take out your notes or flashcards and read over them! you can make recordings of yourself reading these notes to listen whenever!! this will save you valuable time for when you get home.Ā
take breaks in your study sessions.Ā every 30-40 minutes, i recommend relaxing for about ten minutes (donāt spend too long on breaks or else you might not get back to studying). you can put on a face mask, read a book, go outside for a walk, stretch, or whatever you like! this gives your brain a break to process the information youāve just reviewed! but if you feel that you donāt need one, donāt force yourself to stop.Ā
reward yourself! give yourself a little treat when you finish studying to motivate yourself!Ā
remember that learning is hard! it may seem overwhelming, but if you try your best and have patience, things will get easier. the time you put in now will be worth it, even if it doesnāt seem as thought youāre making progress. these good grades will culminate into a really good gpa!! however, donāt focus all of your energy and time into studying. this will drive you straight into a burnout. Itās important to have balance, to make time to do some self care and socialize.Ā
