Set up a designated study space
Find or create an environment where you can concentrate. Keep distractions like phones, tablets, laundry, and bills out of sight while studying.
Experiment with sound or silence
Whether it’s instrumental soundtracks, the hum of a café, or absolute silence, experiment to find what level of noise and what kinds of sounds help you focus best.
Make the time to study
Set aside time each week to study. Make it part of your routine. If something comes up, don’t cancel your study time; move it to a different slot on your calendar.
Space out study sessions
Break your studying into chunks, such as for an hour each day during the week before a test. You’ll retain more details from what you’re learning than if you cram.
Set your boundaries
Communicate your study needs to others. This might mean asking loved ones to respect closed doors or quiet time in your designated study space.
Try a new reading method
Avoid simply reading a text over and over. Try previewing the text, generating questions, and then answering them as you read to improve comprehension.
Revise your notes
Rewrite your class notes longhand, supplementing with important information from your reading. Sketching and labeling diagrams can also improve your memory.
Teach to learn
Try teaching the material to a study group or to an empty room. Record yourself; then, play back later, such as during a walk or your commute to and from work.
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