Second semester is flying by! We are in March, have one month left and before we know it, it’s finals week. You might be losing focus and motivation around this time. Not going to the library as much as you were in the beginning of the semester, saving studying and homework for the night before and watching Netflix BEFORE finishing all your work. Summer vacation is right around the corner, we can smell it. BUT you have to remember why you’re here. We all have a goal.
Here are 10 ways to stay motivated while studying:
Take breaks every hour: You do not have to complete everything in one sitting, Take breaks, talk to friends, check your phone. then get back to work!
Put your phone on Do Not Disturb: We are glued to our phones. the second it vibrates we have to check who it is, what it was. put your phone on do not disturb so you have zero distractions.
Head to a quiet space:OFTEN TIMES OUR ROOMS MAY BE TOO LOUD TO GET WORK DONE. GO TO THE LIBRARY OR THE RESIDENCE HALLS STUDY ROOMS.
REWARD YOURSELF WITH AN M&M FOR EVERY PAGE YOU READ: Your professor assigned a 30 page reading and said there would be a quiz. Reward yourself with a snack, food is always great motivation.
Make plans for when your work is completed:if you make plans for after you are done your work, it’ll allow you to get it done faster!
use a Study Lockdown App: yes believe it or not there are apps that may benefit you when you are trying to study! try it out!
Power Naps: although you might think its counterintuitive, power naps help a great deal.
Study Groups: Having study groups is very beneficial because if you do not understand something, you can ask a friend.
Make index cards: making index cards before your test is a great way to prepare yourself for your exam.
Play Classical Music: It may not be your favorite type of music but you will notice how calming and helpful classical music can be when you are studying.
