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.

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