It’s safe to say that there
isn’t a student in the world that hasn’t had to grapple with studying. For
most, studying is almost a form of punishment they have to endure. Jumia
Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 6 smart ways to help
you study without it feeling like some cruel and unusual form of punishment.
Be Mindful of How You Approach Studying
Researchers have found that
‘how’ you approach something matters almost as much as what you do. Having the
right mindset is important in helping you study smarter and more effectively.
Too many people see studying as a task or some form of punishment rather than
an opportunity to learn and better themselves. You can think of it this way:
people say intelligence is sexy right? Well studying is one of the easiest ways
to build that intelligence.
Be Mindful of Where You Study
Avoid studying in a place
that isn’t conducive or is too distracting for you. Some people can study with
music and some need absolute quiet. Understand the environment conducive for
you and opt for such environments when you study.
Bring Along Only What You Need to Study
When you find an ideal and
conducive place to study, please refrain from bringing along things you don’t
need. This is because those things can be a distraction to you. Also be sure to
bring along everything you need to study to avoid wasting time going back and
forth because you forgot one thing or the other.
Have a Game Plan
This involves understanding
what you have to study (in terms of quantity and complexity) and executing a
game plan to help you cover all you have to study adequately and in good time,
without giving yourself a headache trying to cram it all the night before.
Try Employing Different Study Methods
This is mainly to make the
study process more interesting for you. However, if you’re comfortable with
using one study method alone, then please do so. You can try using
flashcards, mnemonic devices, rewriting your notes, jotting down study points,
taking practice exams or doing past questions, studying with study partners or
even creating a study game as some of the study methods you can employ.
Take Breaks
Taking breaks is just as
important as studying, only be careful not to overdo it or be too excessive
with it. The mind works better when you take breaks every half an hour to an
hour. It will help you absorb the information and decompress to help your mind
feel free for more studying. Studying for hours unending can give you a
headache or make you sleep off. You can take breaks by moving around, eating,
rewarding yourself by watching a short video or talking to study partners.
Damilola Ojo
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