MAKE A STUDY SCHEDULE

by ARDIANA BALQIS BINTI AZHAR (CB20123)

The only way to make sure you’re making progress is to check how you’re doing every once in a while. Nothing is more demoralizing than feeling like you’re getting a lot done, but then end up not seeing results.

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” – Winston Churchill

PLAN A SCHEDULE OF BALANCED ACTIVITIES.

Studying should not be the only thing on your to-do list! Make a timetable with a variety of activities. Allow time for breaks, eating, sleeping, socialising, and working on other course materials. Giving yourself planned breaks can help you study more effectively, and meeting your fundamental needs (good food, sleep, and exercise) will help you learn better. Before you can begin to create a better plan, you must first evaluate your present activities and determine your priorities.

What are the most important things to you? The reasons for the rankings are crucial, but while classifying your activities, be honest with yourself. Although it may be tempting to place only the entertaining stuff first, these rankings must be realistic. Take a closer look towards the bottom of the list after you've sorted your activities.

It will take time to put these strategies into action. Expect to take some time to design a schedule that ideally combines work and life. You'll need to decide what activities are most essential to you over time and then act on that information.

PLAN ENOUGH TIME FOR STUDYING EACH SUBJECT.

Working on a single course for more than an hour or two at a time is not recommended. After around 90 minutes, our capacity to concentrate begins to wane, so mixing up the courses you're taking can help you stay productive. It may seem illogical to study for one class while taking an exam in another. But switching up your studying means you’ll learn your exam material better plus you won’t fall so far behind in your other classes.

STUDY AT A SET TIME AND IN A CONSISTENT PLACE.

The easiest approach to "get in the zone" while studying is to do exactly that. This is your study area. Having a designated study area will assist you in triggering the habit as soon as you enter the room or location. Your study area should be tidy and free of distractions.

Remove all potential sources of distraction. Put your phone on mute (and turn off the vibration!) and, if possible, leave it in another room. Don't study in the same room as your television or near a door where people come and go frequently. Online, the worst and most easily distracting distractions are merely a click away, so be sure you block them.