Learning lessons is never fun!
Especially during exams, when you have a lot of things to revise at the same time.
Not to mention all the distractions that come to slow us down...
Fortunately, we have selected for you 14 simple and effective tips to revise faster and save time.
Don't worry, these are simple and proven tips for staying focused while studying. Watch:
Being comfortable is important. But if you're wearing pajamas, chances are you'll be less motivated to study. To keep a good motivation, dress as if you were going to class.
If you only have a glass of water near you, you waste a lot of time going to refill it every time. Whereas with a large bottle, no potential distractions, you stay focused.
As the notifications arrive on your phone, you get distracted each time to read them. And since it's more fun to follow your Instagram feed than to write an essay, you really have to avoid dispersing yourself. So leave your phone in airplane mode as long as possible to stay focused easily.
Calendar diaries are a very good tool to know which subjects you have to study and for how long. Planning ahead helps you not to feel overwhelmed by all that you have to study.
Hang on the wall everything that is most important like math formulas, dates to remember and articles of law. Stick them with Post-its on the walls, so you see them all the time and you're sure not to miss them. You can put them in your bedroom, the bathroom or the WC to compel you to read them.
By color-coding for different themes or topics, it will help you memorize your lessons more easily, especially during revisions. Indeed, visual memory is your best ally for remembering important things. But only highlight the really important things! By highlighting just what you need with your highlighters, you are sure to be able to retain the crucial information.
It can be a square of chocolate after memorizing 3 paragraphs, or an episode of your favorite show after 2 hours of study. Either way, by using rewards you stay more motivated and reach your goals more easily.
If you write down important information that you have trouble remembering and stick it somewhere visible, you will see it every day and therefore you will integrate it more quickly. The more often you see them, the more easily you will remember them.
Remember to hang your index cards on the wall at eye level. It works really well because you will inevitably look at it regularly, even without realizing it. Don't forget, the more often you see something, the more you remember it!
Students often spend sleepless nights revising. However, this is a mistake because the more tired you are, the less effective your memory is. Aim for a good 8 hours of sleep to ensure your body is adequately rested and your mind can continue to store information.
Writing notes by hand helps you better remember what you write while you write. If you are not convinced, discover the explanations here. If writing a lot isn't your thing, use flash cards (handwritten) and use them to study.
If you decide not to handwrite, consider using Times New Roman on your computer as it is one of the easiest to read. And even if it is quite close to Comic Sans, the latter is less well captured by our eyes.
If you like a song, you know the lyrics to it and subconsciously you think about the next line of the song. Your mind is less willing to focus. Instead, try instrumental music or special playlists for studying, like this one. You can also listen to soothing music by listening to a free web radio like this one.
Know that you can't be focused all the time! You need to give your brain a break and some time to relax. So remember to take breaks from time to time and don't overwork yourself!
