Category: Study Motivation Tips And Hacks
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Find The Perfect Study Spot
I often studied in a comfy chair in the lobby of an infrequently used building. I was comfortable, there were minimal distractions, and I was in a place that encouraged me to get my work done. In high school, I loved to study outside in our backyard. I liked that I was able to get…
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Structured Procrastination
Believe it or not, you can use procrastination to your advantage. Structured procrastination was first created and explained by Stanford University professor John Perry. If you tend to procrastinate, you likely do easy or simple tasks while putting off harder, bigger tasks. “The procrastinator can be motivated to do difficult, timely and important tasks, as long as…
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Schedule Your Day
When I was in high school, I was always more motivated to get homework and studying done on days I had practice or a game. On days when I had nothing going on after school, it felt like I had unlimited time to get everything done, so it was easier to put it off. Often,…
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Create Your Own Reward System
Choose something that you really want: a box of cookies, a break to go for a run, a trip to the movies, etc. Whatever it is, use it as a reward for completing a study session. Maybe you buy some cookies but only allow yourself to eat them once you’ve studied for an hour. Maybe…
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The Pomodoro Technique
At its core, the Pomodoro Technique is very simple: Study for 25 minutes Take a break for 5-10 minutes Repeat the cycle 4 times Take a longer break Of course, there are variations of this technique, and you might find that you like shorter study intervals, or maybe you can only repeat the cycle three…