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How To Study Effectively: Six Studying Tips That Make You Study Smart

Written By Unknown on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 | Tuesday, November 26, 2013

By Lachlan Haynes


There are several methods that can be implemented to ensure that a person gets the most out of a study session. Every time a person is studying, it is extremely beneficial for the individual to ensure that he or she is studying effectively. The following strategies are simple and should be implemented by all students.

Reading is essential. But reading fast is a luxury. Learn how to double your reading speed and you will be saving yourself countless hours of "wasted time". Why is it wasted? Well, there's no reason you can't read much faster than you already do. And if that's the case then any time you use up reading and re-reading is just wasted. So hop to it!


If you want to study effectively you need to be able to concentrate. You would be surprised at how many people choose to study in places and areas that aren't conducive to study. If possible, study away from distractions and make a choice that you won't allow yourself to be distracted. Turn off your cell phone, the net, loud music and the television, and put tape over the mouth of anyone who's distracting you. OK well maybe don't do that last part! But definitely kick them out of your study zone.

Getting yourself organized is one of the easiest things you can do. It requires very little effort but it brings huge results. The difference between knowing when everything is due and making sure you get it done on time, and not having any idea when anything is due or when you are supposed to be studying, is to put it simply, the difference between hot and cold. When you set up a daily study timetable make sure that you allow for breaks. For example, study from 5 pm to 6 pm then have a thirty minute break. Work again from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm and then have another thirty minute break. That's two hours of work done with plenty of time for yourself in between.

A positive attitude is always recommended. Developing a positive attitude towards something always makes it more enjoyable and more entertaining. In this regard, the subject will become more meaningful. Viewing it from a positive perspective will lead to you developing a greater interest in the topic and taking the time to try to understand it.

Students should set goals and targets. They should be set with the mindset that they have to be achieved. Once they are accomplished an individual should reward him or herself. This could be through taking breaks, having snacks or spending time with friends. Rewards will motivate you to work harder towards meeting the targets you have set for yourself.

One of the simplest and yet seemingly most difficult things to change is what we eat. Eating all the things we should (you know, vegetables, fruits and grains) and avoiding all the things we shouldn't (salt and sugar top that list) seems quite easy. In reality it can be hard to transform. However, what is really important to understand is that food does impact you. Food is our fuel and if we put the right things in we will have a smooth running vehicle. If you want to feel energetic, sleep well and look better then eat right. It's as simple as that.

Well there you have it - six simple tips that will help take you to the top. It's not as hard as you might think to learn how to study effectively - but it is hard to accept when you receive poor grades. So make the right choices now so that you can spend less of your time studying and more of your time doing the things you love. Good luck.




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