Ways To Beat Procrastination

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          Have you experienced that moment when you have a lot of tasks needed to be done and you don't know where to begin with? Then you ended up contemplating your whole life and finishing not even a single task. Well, you're not alone, I've done it a numerous time!. Today, I'm gonna share with you some ways that helps me beat procrastination. Here they are:

• Plan Ahead 

          I find it difficult to get a task done when I don't know what to get done. The solution is to make a Task list / To-do list. You can write your list in a notebook, sticky note, index card, or on a to-do list sheet. (Click HERE to download for free the Printable To-do List Sheet that I made). Put the most important task at the top and the least important task at the bottom. Then, one by one, go through the items on your list, do them, and cross them off once they're done.

• Eliminate Distractions

         Distractions are everywhere, you need to avoid it in order to do your tasks efficiently. Social media websites prevent us to give our full attention in doing a task. Click HERE to find out how to temporarily block distracting websites. If you're going to study, be sure to do it in a quiet and well lit place. Don't study in a room where you can be easily distracted by TV, video games, etc. 

• Think About Your Goals In Life

          You might find yourself lacking in motivation or feeling lazy, just remind yourself of your goals in life. Let's say that currently you're a student, your goals are to graduate with a degree, to get a decent job, and to have a better life. Always consider that a small task (like doing your homework) is also stepping stone for you to reach your goals. 

• Time Yourself

            " The Pomodoro Technique is a time management philosophy that aims to provide the user with maximum focus and creative freshness, thereby allowing them to complete projects faster with less mental fatigue.

The process is simple. For every project throughout the day, you budget your time into short increments and take breaks periodically. You work for 25 minutes, then take break for five minutes.

Each 25-minute work period is called a “pomodoro”, named after the Italian word for tomato. Francesco Cirillo used a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato as his personal timer, and thus the method’s name." - Lifehack.org

www.pomodorotechnique.com

• Last Tip!
  
      Stop reading this post and go back to work! :). I hope the that tips above will help you to beat procrastination and become more productive.

Simple Math Techniques

Math is difficult? These quick and easy math techniques is perfect for you.

1. Calculate multiplications of 6,7,8,9 by using your fingers.

(Source: www.ba-bamail.com/view.aspx?emailid=17008)

• Assign numbers to every finger, the pinky being number 6 and the thumb being number 10.

• If you wish to calculate 7x8 (pictured below), touch the assigned fingers.

• The number of fingers below, including the touching fingers, is the tens. (Pictured below, 5 fingers = 5 tens or 50)

• Now, multiply the remainder fingers to find the units. (in the example, 3 fingers multiplied by 2 fingers = 6)

• Add the units to the tens, and you have the result – 56.

2. Secrets to remembering the numbers of Pi.

3. Figure out multiples of 9.

4. How to add and subtract fractions.

(Source: www.moveitmaththesource.com/realfractions/butterflyfractio.html)

Butterfly Fractions

•     Write the fractions side-by-side as usual and draw two wings along the diagonals made by the numerator of one fraction and the denominator of the other fraction and draw an antenna on each wing.
•     As suggested by the wings, that look like a multiplication sign, multiply the numbers in each wing and put the product in the antenna for the wing.
•     Think or say: “This poor butterfly needs a body.” To give it a body, connect the bottom parts of the wings with a body-like loop and multiply the two denominators it connects, putting the product inside the body.
•     Add or subtract the numbers in the antennae in keeping with what is being done to the fractions and put the result over the number in the body. If necessary, reduce or simplify the result. 

The butterflies below for 3/4 + 2/5 and 3/4 – 2/5 illustrate the procedure. The only difference in subtracting the fractions versus adding them is in the last step where the numbers in the antennae are subtracted instead of added.

5. How to multiply by 11.

I hope that you find these techniques helpful :) Good luck!

[Free Printable] Simple To-Do List

I use to have a lot tasks to do, and I always struggle on deciding what I should do first. One thing that helps me is to make a to-do list. 

To-do lists are key for efficiency because you list everything that you have to do, the most important tasks at the top, and the least important tasks at the bottom.

I want to share to you the to-do list templates that I've created. The designs are very simple and neat. You can choose what you like to use, the weekly to-do list or the daily to-do list. Currently, I'm using the weekly one :) 

[Note: The downloadable content across this site is property of Paper Invader and are free for personal use only. They are strictly not for commercial use.]

Click HERE to download the Weekly To-do list

Click HERE to download the Daily To-do list

Enjoy making lists!

5 Study Tips

          Have you found yourself procrastinating when you know you should be studying? If so, you're not alone - Most students do!

          Studying needs a lot of practice in order for someone to get it right and to obtain a desired  results. I'm  going to share some tips on how to study effectively. These tips really helped me a lot. Sharing is caring :)


Tip #1  Manage your time

         You must create a schedule that will enable you to reach your goals. Use a calendar it can be a paper calendar or your phone's calendar. No matter what kind it is, make sure you have one. Make a To-do list everyday; Put the most important task at the top.

Tip #2  Pick a time and a place to study

          You know what time of day is best for you to study. Pick a time when your brain is most alert. Are you an early bird that thinks best in the morning? If that's you, wake up early and maximize your morning study time. Are you a night owl?  Then concentrate after the sun sets. Just remember that if you're a night person, you should also consider having a complete amount of sleep.

         Look for a comfortable and quiet place to study. Pick a place that is free of distractions. You should feel comfortable so that studying is more enjoyable. Just try to avoid your own bed; it's very tempting to lie down and take a nap.

Tip #3  Use acronyms to remember information 

          Acronyms are made up using the first letter of a series of several words that you want to remember. Examples: "FANBOYS" for the seven coordinating conjunctions (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So). "IPMAT" for the stages of cell division (Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telephase). These can help you to learn more information in a short period of time.

Tip #4  Make Flash cards

          Flash cards are oldies but goodies. It's one of the best study tools you can use.  One best ways to make flash cards is to put 1 question on the front and 1 answer on the back. You can bring your flash cards anywhere and review it while waiting for the bus, waiting in the line, sitting in the toilet, eating snacks, ... etc. When you read for flash cards at least 3 times a day, you'll be surprised how quickly you mastered the topic.

Tip #5  Speak out instead of simply reading in your mind

          This tip really works for me. It sounds kinda odd, but studying out loud improves information retention. You'll be surprised how much more you can remember when you've said it out loud, but don't ever do this in a crowded library.  Read the article below: 

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          The best way for a person to learn depends on the person, of course. Each of us have our own learning styles. Everyone has an extraordinary capacity to learn in many different ways, don't be afraid to experiment and try new things. Good luck! <3