3 Top Hacks To Becoming A Super Productive Student!
By: Sam Davies
Tags: Productive, Studying, Productivity Hacks, Productivity, Students

Hack 1: Time management

One of my favorite tips is to learn how to effectively manage your time. Before I implemented this step I would normally leave assignments till the last minute this meant most of my assignments would keep creeping up on me and before I knew it I had 3 essays due for the next day.

Effective time management can help organize your tasks and keep you on top of all your assignments.

I used a weekly planner and used it to write down all my weekly to-do lists, assignments I had been given and any extracurricular I was going to attend. The best part about a planner is that it de-clutters your mind and puts all your thoughts and tasks on paper so you can’t miss them.

Hack 2: Taking regular breaks

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Another huge issue I came across when studying is that I tended to sit down and tell myself I was about to work for the next three hours straight with no breaks just so I could get the work done.

The issue with this is that I tended to end up losing interest very fast and I would usually end up exhausted to the point where I wasn't learning anymore and I finished my study session hating the idea of work all the while knowing I had got very little work done.

The best hack I found to combat this was to take regular breaks. Everyone is different however I used to work for 45 mins and then take a 15 min break. This allowed my brain to reset and have a rest it also meant that I would procrastinate a lot less as I knew I was about to have a break soon and that I could scroll through my phone in that 15min break rather than when I am attempting to learn.

Moreover, it’s also important to spend your break time wisely. I would recommend leaving the place you are working so maybe go for a walk or play some Clash of clans in another room. This allows you to separate your workspace and recreational space. This means your brain begins to associate your study room with work and thus begins to concentrate more.

Hack 3: Eat Healthily

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I would personally say this is the hardest of the three super hacks for more productive studying as most people tend to snack while working. I used to love having something sweet to nibble on while working like a Kit Kat or some other confectionary.

However, our brain like an engine, and if you give a car engine dirty fuel it won’t perform as well as it would if you gave it cleaner fuels. In the same way, if you give your brain poor nutrients it doesn’t work as well.

I found that the best fuels for my brain were water to keep it hydrated, Bananas to both satisfy my sweet tooth and provide one of my 5 days, and dried cranberries mainly cause I really enjoyed them. These foods helped to keep energy levels high which is especially useful when working as it stops you from dazing off or worrying about what’s for lunch.

conclusion:

Overall, Implementing these hacks can really boost productivity and make you a more efficient learner. I guarantee you if you just stay consistent and try these tips for at least 1 month you will see a significant difference in both your work and personal life.