Top 5 Study Tips

Well ladies and gents, finals are right around the corner, which means we have to get ready for a study overload. Even though this time in the semester can be stressful, there are ways to make it less stressful. I know it is easier said than done, but once you put your mind to it, nothing can get in your way. Here are my personal study tips that help me with not only finals but with school in general.

1. Avoid procrastination

I know this seems like a no-brainer, but it is so easy to say you will finish or start the assignment tomorrow than actually start doing it now. I personally struggle with procrastination, and I am trying my best to break out of it. Envisioning yourself being stress free after completing those assignments ahead of time will definitely motivate you to get things done.

2. Get rid of any distractions

Anything can be a distraction like your phone (guilty), unnecessary noise around you, and friends making plans can get you off of your A-game. I would recommend to put your phone away from you, put it on DND, and put all of your attention into your assignments. You will finish your homework quicker, and won’t feel as anxious to get it done due to seeing all of the distractions on your phone. 

3. Listen to classical music

Classical music has helped me finish my homework many times before. Studies have shown that classical music can increase dopamine levels in the brain, which will make you feel good studying. When you feel good studying, you will want to do it more. Another genre of music that has helped me study is smooth jazz.

4. Getting a good night’s rest

Getting a good amount of sleep will not only help you feel better in general, but it will help you feel more motivated to complete assignments since you are rested up. Staying up late to study the night before an exam will do more harm than good. You not getting the right amount of sleep can cause you to not function properly the next morning, and there is a chance you did not retain much of the information you studied the night before. Try your best to study well in advance and get 7 to 8 hours of sleep.

5. Study in a proper environment

It is going to be a challenge for you to study if you are studying with friends while they are talking and laughing. Sometimes your dorm or your bedroom will not be a proper place to study since your bed is in close proximity. Studying in quiet places like the library or a small coffee shop will help you focus more on your assignments than the environment around you.

Studying might not be everyone’s favorite hobby, but it will definitely help your grades tremendously. Seeing your GPA rise due to the hard work you put into studying will be so worth it than half doing it and not seeing much of a change in your GPA.