Multitask

Multitasking doesn’t always work, but it can work well when you combine a mindless activity with studying. If you don’t want to sit still in a quiet room, try going for a walk while reviewing flashcards or riding a stationary bike while reading your textbook. You could even recruit some help from a friend or parent–shoot some hoops, but have them ask you a question in between each shot, for example.

Sometimes, I used to go stir crazy when I had a lot of tests or exams coming up, so I would take my notes to the gym and look over them while on the treadmill or stationary bike. This made studying a little less boring, and it saved me some time.