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. If you want to develop strong study habits, then one of the first things you should do is to create a plan for your next study session. If you just sit down with your textbooks without a clear idea of what to do, then you're likely to feel overwhelmed, to spend too much time on less important things, or to get sidetracked. To make your study time as productive and as efficient as possible, you should block off your studying time into 15 to 30 minute increments, making a game plan for each block of time so you know exactly what to do. Also, create a part of your day that is reserved for studying.That way, you always have time to study. Having an agenda also makes you feel more motivated. If you have a list of items to accomplish and check them off one by one, then you'll feel more accomplished than if you were just to study for three hours without any real direction. Blocking off each item for a certain amount of time can also help keep you focused. You don't want to stray by studying something not so important for too long and ignoring more essential concepts. You can also create an agenda for each week or month. If you have a big exam coming up, splitting up the material into week-long study sessions can make everything feel more manageable. that suits your learning style. Knowing your learning style can help you have a sense of how you learn best. Every person has a different learning style, and one method of studying, such as flashcards, may be great for one learner and terrible for another. Many people also fall into more than one category. Here are the different learning styles and some tips for how to study according to how you learn best: Visual. Visual learners learn best from using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. If you're a visual learner, than charts and diagrams will be helpful to you, as will color-coding your notes based on subject matter. You can also use flow charts when taking notes to have a stronger visual image of the concepts. Auditory. These learners learn best through sound. You may learn best by recording lectures and repeating them back to yourself, talking to experts, or participating in class discussion. You can also access audio books that can help you better understand and retain the information. Physical/Kinesthetic. These types of learners learn best through using their bodies, their hands, and their senses of touch. Though it can be challenging to learn purely through this style, you can help yourself study by tracing words to reinforce learning, using the computer to test knowledge, and memorizing facts while walking. If you have a learning disorder, it's important to get necessary accommodations to support your studies. In addition to audio books, you can also get note-taking assistance or audio recordings of lectures. If you're in high school, talk to your teacher or counselor to get the help you need. If you're in college, talk to your professor or student support services. when you study. To make the most of your studying, you should try to avoid distractions as much as you can. Make a rule that you can only go on YouTube, Facebook, or your favorite celebrity gossip site during your study breaks, and turn your phone off during intense study sessions. Don't sit next to people who are having loud, distracting conversations or who try to make small talk with you. Look around you and make sure there's nothing that can take your mind off the task at hand. If you're really addicted to your phone or Facebook, tell yourself that you'll study for an hour before you check either. This will get you more motivated to study in the meantime, when you know there's a "reward." There is no one right study environment for every person, and it's your job to decide what works best for you. Some people prefer to study in an absolutely quiet space without any noise or people, such as their bedrooms, while others like the more vibrant coffee shop scene. Some people study best outdoors while others can only do their work in a library. You may be studying in the wrong environment without knowing it; try to find the best study space for yourself and you'll see how much easier it is to be studious. If you normally only study in your bedroom and think it's too quiet, try a coffee shop for a change. If you're sick of the din of a coffee shop, try a library, where you may be inspired by many quiet, studious people. Listening to music while you study, such as on headphones, can help many people focus. However, it's best to choose instrumental music, as lyrics can create a distraction. To make the most of your studying, you should make sure you come prepared. Wear clothes with lots of layers or bring a sweater so you don't up getting uncomfortable because you're too hot or too cold. Bring healthy snacks, such as peanut butter and celery, carrots, yogurt, almonds, or cashews so you have something to munch on that won't give you a sugar high or make you feel tired. Come prepared with your notes, extra pens, a charged phone if you'll need it later, and anything else you'll need to keep yourself focused and ready to get down to business. If you're really set on a study session, you don't want it to get ruined because you're uncomfortable. Having a solid plan for what to bring in advance can help you study with success. . If you want to be studious, then you should know to take advantage of all of the help at your disposal. This could mean talking to your teachers, friends, or librarians for extra help, using your school library, or reading the online resources and additional recommended reading materials for your courses. The more resources you use, the more likely you'll be to succeed and to truly be studious. People who are studious are resourceful. When they're not getting everything they need from a textbook, they turn to other people, other books, or other online resources for help.
Create an agenda Create a studying plan Avoid distractions Study in the right environment. Bring what you need to study. Take advantage of your resources