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- Building The Right Environment For Study
- Causes of study stress and how to overcome them
- General study tips for new or returning students
- How To Deal With Study Stress
- How To Deliver A Speech To A Class
- How To Overcome Study Block
- How To Study In A Group
- How To Take Notes In Class
- How to Focus When Studying and Be Completely Prepared for Your Exam
- How to Study for an Exam, Without Cramming
- How to Work Together as a Group To Deliver a Group Presentation (General Tips)
- How to avoid study procrastination
- How to stay healthy for studying
- How to use the Internet to study
- Memory Tips For Studying
- Note Taking and Revision Tips
- Study Tips: Audiobooks and studying on public transport
- Three Essay Writing Tips And The Difference between Spoken English and Written English
- Common Themes in Literature
- Best Places To Study For An Exam
- Getting the Most Out of Your Studying Time
- How To Deliver A “High Distinction” Presentation
- Studying for a Science Exam
- Proper Ways to Take Notes When Reading
Motivating Yourself to Study
Everyone, even the brightest students, have their off days when it comes to studying. What you should avoid is to get in the habit of not studying because you are not in the mood. There are ways so that you can motivate yourself to study. If you want to know how then read on.
Most often, reminding yourself of your goals in life can trigger you to study once again. What do you want to achieve five or ten years from now? Think of all the positive things that you can have if you are already successful in your chosen career. You have to look at studying as a bridge that can help you get to your goals faster.
When you are faced with loads of study materials and books, you will naturally feel overwhelmed and then you start to procrastinate and eventually stop studying. Too much worrying will not help you. What you should do is to move yourself into action. Little things can add up even if it is just a small action. Worry always disappears in the face of action. So you have to force yourself to start studying or start writing.
You can also visualize yourself that you are already taking action in studying. Visualize that you are making your study schedule, typing in your laptop or solving a math problem. This simple step can keep you focused on your task and what you need to do.
You have to dare yourself to succeed. There are many barriers and hurdles we have to overcome to achieve success. You should always allow yourself to do the things that can contribute to your personal achievement. Daring yourself to do the right thing for you is a good way to bring out the best in you.
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