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The most challenging thing when it comes to studying is getting started, because that is also the easiest time to start procrastinating. π₯΄π
So the best way to avoid procrastination is to make sure that you are β¨well-preparedβ¨ for your study session.
You can do this by:
- Scheduling your study session β°πβ±
βAllocate time for each subject/topic you plan on covering during that session.Make sure you stick to the allocated time for each subject/topic by timing yourself with a stop watch.This will help you make a β¨habitβ¨ of working according to schedule and will help you prioritise your work.
β - Prioritising the more challenging/lengthy subjects πππ
βGive more time to subjects like mathematics, physics, or essay assignments. β°β°β°Doing the difficult stuff at the β¨startβ¨ of your study session can seem draining.BUT you do not want to leave them for the end of your session when youβll be exhausted from all the work youβve already done.Instead, start with an easier task to build some confidence and momentum, and then dive into the more challenging tasks right after. ππΎ
β - Breaking up the more challenging/lengthy tasks πππ
βBreaking down challenging tasks will make them seem β¨more manageableβ¨ and is a good way of tricking yourself into seeing these big tasks as smaller tasks that you can handle.
β - Eliminating your distractions βπ±β
βDistractions can include any activity you tend to do instead of working - like tidying up your study area, doing other chores or looking at social media.Try doing all your chores and tidying up your study area before you start studying, and delete any distracting applications from your phone - and only reinstall them once you are done studying. πͺπΏ
β - βοΈBonus tipβοΈ: If you find your phone super distracting, try turning it into a study tool by getting past papers from FoondaMate ππ€ (which you can do by clicking here) or saving this number +2760 070 3213 and saying hi on WhatsApp.
These are some tips and tricks that will help you stop procrastinating. β β β
Remember to add study breaks in your schedule, and make sure you time these as well so you donβt fall behind schedule or slip back into the habit of procrastinating. β°π
Sending hugs and strength. You got this. ππ€
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