As a student, you will have at your disposal a Study Time Table, yet you are finding it difficult to study. But before we get to the “how to develop smart study habits” part, let’s understand what are habits and why you should study.
What Exactly Are Habits?
According to an English Poet, he said, “We first make our habits, then our habits make us.” Habits are things we do repeatedly. But most of the time we are hardly aware that we have them. They are on autopilot. That is, they automatically happen when we are not aware of them.
Some habits, as a student, are good, such as, showing up in class, studying regularly, planning ahead. Some are bad, like; disrespecting teachers, skipping school, not studying. Depending on what they are, our habits will either make or break us. We become what we repeatedly do. In this case, you become a Highly Capable Student™ who is capable of getting good grades (any day, any time) if you repeatedly develop the 4 Smart Study Habits you are about to learn.
Now you understood what habits are and why its important not only to your studies but in your life as well, the next thing you need to understand is…
Why You Should Study?
There are reasons why you should always find time to study. The main reason why you should ALWAYS study is to be able to face your academic activities effectively and confidently. Meaning, studying will enable you be better at achieving academic excellence with ease and confident. Without studying, you can’t be better at getting good grades for academic success. So…
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What is Studying?
This is seemingly a simple question but, it is not all that simple. Some people assume that by merely siting down to read for long hours is a sign of studying. This is not necessarily so. You may sit with a book before you and are not really studying. Therefore, what is the meaning of studying?
Studying is learning with concentration and diligence. Meaning, studying is applying the study skills to learn and gain knowledge about what you are studying without any distractions in order to get good grades. So here are the 4 Smart Study Habits you need to develop for getting good grades:
1. Get the Right Food.
Remember, your brain is connected to your body. To work well, it needs food. So, if you are about to jump into your studies, get the right food to boost your brain power.
2. Find the Right Place
Find a good place that is quiet, and where you can focus and study well. Don’t use places where you can be distracted. (Remember, studying requires concentration not distraction.)
3. Set the Right Time.
Set aside a good time (at least 60 minutes) every day to study by assigning the RIGHT time when it is convenient for your studies. (Note, don’t assign time for house duties to your study time. Make sure you are not using the time for doing your house duties to study and vice-versa.)
4. Use the Right Method.
Make use of a proven retention method that will enable you to retain what you’ve studied. First scan for 10 minutes to make mental notes of the main points. Then read for 30 minutes with other notes. Then drill for 20 minutes by giving yourself test to assess if you’ve really studied well. Always make sure you apply this retentive method as you study.
How are you developing your smart study habits? Or do you have a question(s)? I want to hear from you.
Ifeanyi Okolo is a motivational teacher, a blogger and an educationist. He creates and delivers concise Sustainable Success teachings and tips with the purpose of helping young people develop their potentials and improve performance capabilities at school and in life. Need to get in touch? Email: pass4lifesolutions@yahoo.com / Call: 08034599017 / Web: www.pass4life.com
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This country self don tire me. You read and read and read just to pass exams and graduate from university afterwhich you sart looking for work that you may not get. Is it not better to focus on something else. I talking from experience. I have a brother who has finish from polytechnic for 3years and still looking for work. he now ride okada to make a living while looking for job. Seriously that is discouragement for me. is it not better to go learn a trade or go to a workshop?
@Habeeb, I understand how discouraging you feel seeing your brother with no job for 3 years after school. But you don’t need to allow that discourage you when it comes to your academic pursuit.
It is unfortunate that reading is a requirement our school demands to getting good grades. It is a requirement because it is one of the basic skill you need to develop to making it at school. We know that being a student is challenging, especially when it comes to reading, writing, etc. And that’s why platforms like PassNowNow (with a focus on academic skills) and PASS4LIFE (with a focus on life skills) exist to help individuals like you succeed not only at school but in life.
Now to your question, I would like you to understand that I can’t or no one can make a choice for you based on whether to leave school or learn a trade or go to a workshop. Why? Because, you and you alone can decide which is best for you. You and you alone must decide base on the advice or knowledge or information we offer on this platform which path to take.
You need to also understand that, going to school and finishing your schooling is very important. It is important in the sense it is the primary education you need and that provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to succeed both in and after school. Also, learning a trade or going to a workshop is also good. It is a secondary education you need to learn and it will only provide you with a specialized knowledge that can only be applied in that area or field. And one good thing is that, you can do this once you are done with school. Or even when you are on holidays.
So my advice is this: if you are still in school, just hold on and hang in there ok. Try and do your best get that basic knowledge and finish your schooling. I know it might be challenging but it is worth the effort and you CAN make it if you believe you can. Also, you’ve got to lay your hands on VALUABLE resources such as PassNowNow, PASS4LIFE and others that can guide, motivate and inspire you this journey. You can also get in contact with the E-Mentors here and am sure, we are always here to be of help. ALWAYS!
But if you change your mind of which I pray you DON’T, about dropping out of school to learn a trade or go to a workshop, please do make sure that you understand the effect of this choice before you make it and that your parents approve of it.
Base on these advice, am sure I’ve been able to be of help and I welcome more questions. Remember that the Choice is Yours to make. So choose wisely!
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@Shine, thanks a lot. Am glad you found it nice. I hope it is not only nice but USEFUL to you as well.
Hello please I want to know if you people have tutorial centers for GCE candidates. I’m in Abuja
@John Samuel, I don’t think we do have a GCE center over there. But am sure you can find other centres if you ask people around. Good luck and stay successful!
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