Study habits

Study Habits

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1. March 2014 5 Effective Study Habits

2. Introduction Whether you are in school, or simply trying to learn something new it is important to make the most of your time. There is no need to study a topic for 3 hours, when you can learn just as much with 50 minutes of effective study. Lets talk about five of the most effective study habits. They are easy to implement, and when combined, they can bring your ability to learn to a whole new level .

3. Study Habit #1: Get your Mind Right Remind yourself of your unique skills and abilities. Get rid of limiting beliefs like “I can’t learn this,” “I’m no good at this topic,” or “I have a bad memory Visualizing yourself learning (and retaining) the information. Remind yourself that you CAN learn the information and that you WILL learn the information . If you get frustrated while studying, remind yourself that you can do the learning and that you must use the study time effectively . Understand “why” you are learning something. Knowing “why” you are studying a topic, goes a long way to learning new information and putting it into context .

4. Study Habit #2: Understand What Works for you These questions will maximize your study potential. How many hours do you currently set aside for studying every week? Do you need more time to study? Where do you do normally study? What is your study environment normally like ? Is your study area conducive to learning ? Do you learn better with background music or absolute silence? Effective study habits include either being alone, or in an area where you can be free from distractions .

5. Study Habit #3: Create an Ideal Study environment A good study environment should be : Located in a quiet place with sufficient lighting Filled with the right tools, like pens , paper, notebook, etc. Free from personal intrusions like family and friends Free from distractions like cellphones and social networking A comfortable temperature

6. Take action when the time arrives. If you have a study session set for 10 am , then get to work at this time. Set alarms and reminders. Use your cell, your PC or an alarm clock. Better use them all. Set account-ability . Ask family/friends to keep tabs on how you are doing with your new habits. Set scheduled breaks. It is important to give your mind and body a regular rest. A short walk would be great. Study Habit #4: Map Out Your Study sessions Those who fail to plan; plan to fail ! If you don’t focus on developing an effective study habit, then you simply won’t maximize your learning time . Here’s how to do this in four steps: 1 2 3 4

7. Study Habit #5: Review, Record and Refine Focus on improving your overall study technique and habits . Keep a record of your study sessions. And make sure they are rated.. Effective study habits are an important element of the good habits that you’ll use to improve your life . Monitor the types of interruptions and distractions that occur during a study session, and find a way to reduce them.