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Jordan
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Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
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How do I develop good study habits?
I struggle to focus. I cannot take good notes.
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Jose Aleman
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
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Jose’s Answer
Hello, here are a couple of recommendations for taking action on this,
1. Be Consistent with Time and Place
* Set a regular time to study each day — your brain starts to expect it, like muscle memory.
* Pick a spot where you can focus (avoid studying in bed if you can — your brain associates it with sleep).
2. Active > Passive Studying
Don’t just read — quiz yourself, teach someone else, use flashcards, or explain out loud.
The more you do with the info, the better you remember it.
1. Be Consistent with Time and Place
* Set a regular time to study each day — your brain starts to expect it, like muscle memory.
* Pick a spot where you can focus (avoid studying in bed if you can — your brain associates it with sleep).
2. Active > Passive Studying
Don’t just read — quiz yourself, teach someone else, use flashcards, or explain out loud.
The more you do with the info, the better you remember it.
Chiamaka Metu
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Chiamaka’s Answer
Hello,
To solve this let's take a look at what's distracting you. Is it your device from which you study, your thoughts, or your environment? Finding the distracting factor is the first step.
Secondly, not everyone makes notes to study some find it better to teach others about what they have learned.
Thirdly watch videos of people who found methods to focus it makes you believe it is achievable.
To solve this let's take a look at what's distracting you. Is it your device from which you study, your thoughts, or your environment? Finding the distracting factor is the first step.
Secondly, not everyone makes notes to study some find it better to teach others about what they have learned.
Thirdly watch videos of people who found methods to focus it makes you believe it is achievable.
Otilia Biriuc
Account Operations Manager
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Bucharest, Romania
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Otilia’s Answer
Make a study plan and take it seriously: plan a maximum of hours you can hold each day, for example start with 1/2 hour per day with regular short breaks and then increase the number of hours if needed. Check which learning style is more efficient for you. You may try this quiz: https://www.learningstylequiz.com/
Those 2 hours you need to minimize distractions. Turn off your phone. Find a quiet place to study. When reading information from books, take notes by writing on paper (not on your laptop or phone) and using your own words. Later review this information directly from your notebook. Read important keywords and concepts aloud - this helps to better memorize. Look for alternative resources on difficult topics: videos, online courses, graphical representations, summaries, play learning games, find online study groups and forums on certain topics, print visual/ graphical representations, tables, matrixes, diagrams, pictures and stick them on the wall, fridge, doors. Check them out from time to time.
Connect new information to things you already know (real-life examples; take practice tests). Avoid multitasking. Reward yourself for achieved goals. Also pay attention to your nutrition (eat fatty fish, blueberries, seeds, nuts, various fruits and vegetables, dark chocolate, drink green tea or coffee in the morning) and sleep well. Healthy way of living helps increase your memory. Don't exaggerate and take care of yourself!
Those 2 hours you need to minimize distractions. Turn off your phone. Find a quiet place to study. When reading information from books, take notes by writing on paper (not on your laptop or phone) and using your own words. Later review this information directly from your notebook. Read important keywords and concepts aloud - this helps to better memorize. Look for alternative resources on difficult topics: videos, online courses, graphical representations, summaries, play learning games, find online study groups and forums on certain topics, print visual/ graphical representations, tables, matrixes, diagrams, pictures and stick them on the wall, fridge, doors. Check them out from time to time.
Connect new information to things you already know (real-life examples; take practice tests). Avoid multitasking. Reward yourself for achieved goals. Also pay attention to your nutrition (eat fatty fish, blueberries, seeds, nuts, various fruits and vegetables, dark chocolate, drink green tea or coffee in the morning) and sleep well. Healthy way of living helps increase your memory. Don't exaggerate and take care of yourself!
Michael Torio
Consultant - Data Reporting & Analysis (HQ Finance)
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Jordan:
Here are some helpful recommendations for retaining difficult information:
- Form a study group with classmates ... set a study agenda with them to accomplish certain goals by certain dates and times ... ask your classmates what best study practices that they do and help each other study challenging concepts, questions, etc.
- Use a white board with an eraser and erasable markers to write down concepts, theories, formulas, etc.. The white board can be used over and over again and save on paper.
- Utilize flash cards where the question is on the front and the answer is on the back. This helps to memorize the information.
- Outline the course material to be learned ... it's like drawing an information map. Each section of an exam will focus on a specific concept, theory, formula, etc.
- Get help and advice from professors or teachers as well as other classmates for best studying practices ... ask them for help to make yourself more accountable to your studies and to you.
Here are other recommendations when studying:
- Get to bed early to ensure you are getting enough rest and sleep to be refreshed for the next day ... at least 7-8 hours per night
- Make it a point to get some form of exercise per day ... stretching, going for a walk and getting some sunshine, go to the gym, go running, etc. in order to build up your energy levels
- Instead of candy and chips ... switch to an apple, a banana, a salad. etc. to fuel your energy levels ... too much sugar and fatty foods will make you sluggish and sleepy.
- Find a study area that does not have a television or video games nearby ... go to the library where you can focus on the task(s) at hand
- Put your cellphone facedown and turn on the Do Not Disturb option ... set your text options to reply "Busy studying and will contact you later, Thanks!"
- Create a digital calendar or purchase a calendar from Staples, Office Depot, etc. ... write down goals daily, weekly and monthly on what study items that you need to accomplish by what date and time ... share your calendar with your teachers and your study group of classmates to ensure to remain on track for your study goals
- Reward yourself after accomplishing a study goal ... take a break, go for a walk, eat a healthy snack, call a friend, etc.
- Visualize yourself accomplishing each and every study goal ... create a goal record to track your progress
- Keep Positive and focus on the things that mean the most to you ... you, family, friends, etc.
- Reflect on your past accomplishments to help motivate you to accomplish your future goals
- Remember to take care of and be good to yourself ... there is only one of you ... special, unique and extraordinary
Hope this helps and good luck with your education!
Here are some helpful recommendations for retaining difficult information:
- Form a study group with classmates ... set a study agenda with them to accomplish certain goals by certain dates and times ... ask your classmates what best study practices that they do and help each other study challenging concepts, questions, etc.
- Use a white board with an eraser and erasable markers to write down concepts, theories, formulas, etc.. The white board can be used over and over again and save on paper.
- Utilize flash cards where the question is on the front and the answer is on the back. This helps to memorize the information.
- Outline the course material to be learned ... it's like drawing an information map. Each section of an exam will focus on a specific concept, theory, formula, etc.
- Get help and advice from professors or teachers as well as other classmates for best studying practices ... ask them for help to make yourself more accountable to your studies and to you.
Here are other recommendations when studying:
- Get to bed early to ensure you are getting enough rest and sleep to be refreshed for the next day ... at least 7-8 hours per night
- Make it a point to get some form of exercise per day ... stretching, going for a walk and getting some sunshine, go to the gym, go running, etc. in order to build up your energy levels
- Instead of candy and chips ... switch to an apple, a banana, a salad. etc. to fuel your energy levels ... too much sugar and fatty foods will make you sluggish and sleepy.
- Find a study area that does not have a television or video games nearby ... go to the library where you can focus on the task(s) at hand
- Put your cellphone facedown and turn on the Do Not Disturb option ... set your text options to reply "Busy studying and will contact you later, Thanks!"
- Create a digital calendar or purchase a calendar from Staples, Office Depot, etc. ... write down goals daily, weekly and monthly on what study items that you need to accomplish by what date and time ... share your calendar with your teachers and your study group of classmates to ensure to remain on track for your study goals
- Reward yourself after accomplishing a study goal ... take a break, go for a walk, eat a healthy snack, call a friend, etc.
- Visualize yourself accomplishing each and every study goal ... create a goal record to track your progress
- Keep Positive and focus on the things that mean the most to you ... you, family, friends, etc.
- Reflect on your past accomplishments to help motivate you to accomplish your future goals
- Remember to take care of and be good to yourself ... there is only one of you ... special, unique and extraordinary
Hope this helps and good luck with your education!
Ce Ji
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Orlando, Florida
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Ce’s Answer
Hi Jordan, I totally get the struggles with study habits. I've been there too! Starting with small changes can really help: Try breaking your study time into 25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks. This can make it easier to stay focused. When taking notes, you might like the Cornell method—split the page into three parts for key points, keywords, and your thoughts. Also, having a regular study spot and turning off phone notifications can be super helpful! Remember, building habits takes time. Don't stress too much. Set a small goal each week, and you'll start to see progress.