Study Habits

It's already our Final exam and we're all focused on our studies. We want to pass the exam for a better future ahead of us.

But before we talk about your futures, hehe, let's discuss about the study habits we have everytime we're on our last day study before the exam. Do you study alone? Or you prefer to have a group study in your friend's house? Do you eat while studying?

Well, here's mine, and I'd love to share it to you! :)

  • I can study while listening to music.
  • But I prefer watching DVD while studying. I just don't know why :P
  • I need a pen, a highlighter, to highlight those important terms.
  • I'm always in a prone position.
  • Sometimes, I eat chocolates, others said it can refresh your mind. Actually, I don't believe that. I just wanna fill my empty tummy. Haha.
  • I only use handouts when it's already final exam, cause I don't wanna waste my time writing few notes (Prelims, Semis).
  • I write what I recite.
  • I doodle time by time, so I can rest my mind.
  • I set a goal of studying the whole book for only 4 hours. It's helpful. Hehe.

Actual photo while I;m studying. Messy :|
Handouts i have made. My penmanship sucks, I know.
Cellphone should be turned off to avoid distractions.
Yet this list are mine. I don;t want you to do this cause I know you have your own study habits. By the way, i found this strategies on the net, it is said here that this is perfect for those who want to know the best way to cram for an exam.

Eat Frequent Small Meals
Avoid eating a big meal before a study session. Too much food will send your body into a ‘rest’ mode. On the other hand, don’t starve yourself either. Frequent small meals are best.

Study When You’re Sharpest
Study according to your body-clock. Are you sharpest in the morning or at the evening? Schedule your most difficult materials when you are mentally at your best, and schedule the easier ones when you are mentally less efficient.

Drink Water Often
Drink plenty of water during a study session, especially when you feel sluggish. Caffeine may help you to stay awake, but it can increase your anxiety – use it in moderation.

Don’t Get Too Comfortable in Your Chair
Choose a chair that supports your back. It should be comfortable, but not too comfortable. Just like an athlete during a performance, your body should be relaxed, so that all your energy goes to where it matters – your brain.

Clear Your Desk of Everything You Don’t Need
Have everything you need on the desk. Put away what you do not need for the study session. Seeing reminders of other assessments or domestic bills may increase your anxiety and distract you.

Take Breaks Every Hour
It is important to take a break before you feel tired and lose your concentration completely. Regular breaks at least once an hour helps to sustain your concentration. If the work is not going too well and you have difficulties in concentrating, you may need a long break and go back to it later

Stretch During Your Breaks
Know and respect your concentration span which will vary from hour to hour and from day to day. When you sit for long periods, gravity draws the blood to the lower part of your body. When you take a break, take a few deep breaths and get more oxygen to your brain: try walking around and doing some light stretching for a few minutes. It will help to release tension in your body, and help your circulation.

Study at the Same Time, Same Place
Study at the same time and at the same place, devoted to study only. This helps you to associate the time and place with studying and concentrating. You will find that you get into a habit of studying as soon as you sit down.

source: http://studenthacks.org

7 comments:

  1. I remember the days of school! I liked to study alone and with quiet soft music. I like to listen to Korean/Japanese music because I don't understand the words. It won't distract me. I get easily distracted. I tidy my table as well and always use colour pens. Colour pens motivates me because I can make my notes colourful :D

    Good luck with your studies and exams ^^

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  2. watching dvd while studying?.. i salute you.

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  3. I can study while listening to music too! :) It's more of a study aide for me actually, I can easily remember what I studied whenever I recall the songs that I played while I was studying before a certain exam. :) And I set goals of studying too! Normally, I schedule it. :)

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  4. @Krystals, hehe, I don't study in a siting position, that's why I don't use table. XD I'm more comfortable with my bed.

    @Anne, actually, I have watched the movie ofcourse, I just rewatch it. :)

    @Jen, I agree. :)

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  5. Awesome post :) Now I'll have more study techniques to try out before my exams :D (Y)

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  6. You got some good hand writing! :) DVD while studying? Nice. :p

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  7. I love to put on movies when I study. Maybe I just scared to be alone sometimes.. lol

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