Studying can be difficult at times especially if you are lacking motivation. I have found what I deem useful study tips that I hope you find helpful as well.
Study Area
The route to academic success starts with a designated study area. It should be a special space some distance from the daily distractions of the living room, have a desk and chair, house all the supplies necessary for active learning – planner/diary, a calendar, whiteboard, pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, writing pads, and sticky notes, study material – textbooks, workbooks, and worksheets
Positive Mindset
A positive mindset is also a vital ingredient in the recipe for success at school. This is clear from the Stanford University School of Medicine’s research: Scientists have identified the brain pathway that links a positive attitude toward math to achievement in the subject. Therefore, a mindset shift is essential. Teens need to accept that studying is an important part of middle and high school. So, you need to embrace rather than resist it by motivating yourself with a vision board of the golden career opportunities that will be given to you or earned later in life.
Smart Goals
A good way to set up study goals is to break down everything to study into bite-sized pieces: easy to learn in chunks. In short, the beauty of setting a goal for every study session is that your studying becomes more disciplined and focused.
The Pomodoro Method
This is one of the best time management techniques to master. A Pomodoro is a period of 20-25 minutes where you break up each one-hour study slot into two Pomodoros. Set a timer for 20-25 minutes. Subsequently, at the end of that period, you should take a 5- minute break – take a walk in the garden, do some deep breathing, or have a snack. The change of activity to something unrelated to studying helps refresh and renew energy to continue. It is also a good way for you to check how much work you can cover in 20-25 minutes. It’s also to find an effective study method to optimize your time. Furthermore, if you schedule more than four Pomodoros per study session, you should be able to take a longer break of ten minutes after the fourth Pomodoro before getting back to studying.
Acronyms
Acronyms are a fun way to learn complex terms. To create an acronym, firstly, take the first letter of every word in a list of items to be remembered. Secondly, make a real or pronounceable word to remind you of the items in that list.
Most Important One
I believe the most important techniques are dedication and a positive attitude. You are capable of anything if you believe in yourself. Stay dedicated to whatever your goal is and nothing will stand in your way.
Work Cited:
Pather, P., Racheal, Anderson, A., Pather, P., Supermompicks, Jena, Rose | Life Management for Mom, & Young, R. (2021, February 8). Best Study Tips For Teenagers To Actually Get Straight A's. Abrazo and Coze. https://abrazoandcoze.com/best-study-tips/.
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