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How to study Instead of procrastinate

How to study instead of procrastinate

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How to studyInstead of

procrastinate

The problem -Video is so Entertaining

It’s entertainment after all

Some Solutions

Bargain with yourself

An hour of intense study

● Set a 25 minute timer● Have a 5 minute break● Set another 25 or 30 minute

timer● Allow yourself a strictly

enforced 20 minutes of entertainment

● Then back to another hour of study

Decide if a gradual change or cold turkey suits you best

● Work out what suits your personality● If in doubt, try both

Would you work better in a libraryOr even a coffee shop?

● Be disciplined about not having any entertainment with you● If you find some, don’t turn it on

Think ahead to the responsibilities of your profession

Think ahead to the responsibilities of your profession

You don’t want to lack confidence in your working life because of knowledge gaps

getting your qualification

You have to do the study. This is real life.

Spend a little time learning memory techniques (search ‘memory palace’)

Spend a little time learning memory techniques (search ‘memory palace’)

● Study will be more fun

Spend a little time learning memory techniques (search ‘memory palace’)

● Study will be more fun

● And more effective

Can you substitute your form of entertainment for music?

● It’s mildly entertaining● Headphones might help you tune out distractions