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good back support. Once you have done that, rest, you will have the energy to function at
get rid of distractions. They are all around us optimum and easily recuperate after a long day.
and remind us of their existence almost every
minute of the day. As strong as your willpower Studying does not have to feel like a bore or
can be, it cannot be the only thing you depend chore. Create happiness by giving yourself little
on. Delete apps that might tempt you, switch rewards such as a short youtube video after 45
off notifi cations, and keep your phone in minutes of studying or meeting a friend for a
another room. For foolproof effi ciency, fi nd an fun day out after a week of studying. Using a
accountability partner who will encourage you variety of sensory tools further stimulates a
in your goals and someone who is not afraid to healthy learning experience and makes studying
call you out if you are deviating from your plan. less mundane. Listen to audio lessons, watch
television shows surrounding the topic, read a
Always make time to recap notes from the day. book, test out theories with home experiments
This helps to reinforce the concepts taught in - the list to be creative is endless and fun.
class and leaves a more lasting impression in Further memory tools such as acronyms,
your memory space. Test yourself periodically spaced repetition and visualisation (amongst
and take practice exams under exam conditions others) will provide you with opportunities
to gauge how well you are doing. to fi nd one that fi ts your learning style. In the
process, you get to learn more about yourself

and what works for you. Everyone is different
Believe it or not, good mental health is linked and the way your classmates study might not
to good physical health. If any one swings out be the same way you learn material.
of balance, the whole body suffers. Practicing
regular exercise ensures that you do not feel Finally, maintain a positive social circle. Hang
sluggish and increases blood fl ow for better out with people who motivate you. Good peer References:
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diet of whole foods and good nutrition further Being successful (in school or life) does not be-successful-in-school/
fuels your brain and body. Do also head to bed happen overnight. It involves a conscientious 2. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/
early and set your alarm so that you get a good effort towards cultivating the right choices and full/10.1152/advan.00085.2017 *Research
eight hours of sleep. When you have good habits along the way.