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The main thing about studying well is to first study smart.<ref name="rf17029">http://www.planetofsuccess.com/blog/2012/how-to-study-smart-not-hard/</ref> Preparing for a test shouldn't involve staying up all night before an exam. Studying well requires preparation ahead of time. The trick to studying well is learning a few tricks as well as your own preferences. Studying depends on your commitment and what type of environment you strive in. | The main thing about studying well is to first study smart.<ref name="rf17029">http://www.planetofsuccess.com/blog/2012/how-to-study-smart-not-hard/</ref> Preparing for a test shouldn't involve staying up all night before an exam. Studying well requires preparation ahead of time. The trick to studying well is learning a few tricks as well as your own preferences. Studying depends on your commitment and what type of environment you strive in. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Taking Care of Yourself === | === Taking Care of Yourself === | ||
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=== Setting the Right Mindset === | === Setting the Right Mindset === | ||
#Give your full attention. In the classroom, you should be ready to learn and not view it as a time to clown off. Sit in the front row, if you don't have assigned seating. Avoid classmates who like to joke around in class. This attitude will sink into your study time.<ref name="rf17029" /> | #Give your full attention. In the classroom, you should be ready to learn and not view it as a time to clown off. Sit in the front row, if you don't have assigned seating. Avoid classmates who like to joke around in class. This attitude will sink into your study time.<ref name="rf17029" /> | ||
| − | #Change topics. Concentrating on one subject for an entire study session can be counter-productive. If you can do it, power to you. Vary what subject you are studying. This will freshen your concentration by fixing your eyes onto a new topic.<ref name="rf6034" /> | + | #Change topics. Concentrating on one subject for an entire study session can be counter-productive. If you can do it, power to you. Vary what subject you are studying. This will freshen your concentration by fixing your eyes onto a new topic.<ref name="rf6034">http://www.studygs.net/concent.htm</ref> |
#Be here now. It can be the hardest thing to do in today's world of distractions. If you begin to feel like you're not being as productive, say to yourself, "be here now." Then slowly focus back to what you were studying. It might sound gimmicky, but reminding yourself in this way could help. It doesn't work for everyone.<ref name="rf6034" /> | #Be here now. It can be the hardest thing to do in today's world of distractions. If you begin to feel like you're not being as productive, say to yourself, "be here now." Then slowly focus back to what you were studying. It might sound gimmicky, but reminding yourself in this way could help. It doesn't work for everyone.<ref name="rf6034" /> | ||
#*Say this with a deep breathe while your eyes are closed for a deeper calming effect. | #*Say this with a deep breathe while your eyes are closed for a deeper calming effect. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Switch your phone off. | *Switch your phone off. | ||
