People are often getting bad marks, and complain that they are not very intelligent. Not true. First of all, everyone is intelligent in their own way, and secondly - it's not an issue of intelligence; it's rather an issue of procrastination and laziness. Today, I want to discuss a couple of techniques that help me cope with procrastination and I hope that they will help you too!
1. Try Not To Study At Home
We often tend to get distracted at home to either watch a movie, lie in the bed, cuddle with the pets etc.; and that's exactly the purpose of a home. There are plenty of other places that are made for students that provide the resources and the atmosphere to focus on studying. coffee shops, public libraries and cafes are available everywhere for you. If you'd like to find a perfect place for yourself - Google "study places in (city)".
2. Get Organised
Organise your work and your study area. If you're organised, you don't have to worry about forgetting something and that just saves you a lot of mental and physical energy. Make sure your To-Do list or a planner is with you, as well as all appropriate resources.
3. Study On Weekdays
If you have a free class or a break between classes - spend that time to study. Also, try to do all of your homework on the weekdays. This way you will have good 2 days for rest and you'll quickly love the feel of "having free time". When you are procrastinating - don't call that "free time", because it's actually the time that "you wanted to try to have free time".
4. Divide Your Work
At the beginning of a year, when you are given your syllabus - mark the deadlines in your calendar right away; only, try to divide your work into parts, so you keep on track with the deadlines. If you have an essay due, for example, divide it into an outline, a draft, and a final copy; and literally go to your teachers with it, so they can help you ahead of time.
5. Try Apps
If you're really desperate, try using apps that block certain websites while you're studying. Google them. I know that there's one called SelfControl for Mac, and it blocks the websites based on the time of your choice and even if you wish to restart your computer or delete an App, it still only works according to the timer.
I've heard that there's a Gummy Bear Method, where with every little achievement, you eat aGummy Bear and that sort of works to motivate you. Here is why I disagree. First of all, you are probably, most likely constantly thinking about that Gummy Bear. Second of all, you can't motivate your self with food, because that can lead to health issues. Thirdly, its not efficient to base your motivation on instincts and lastly, you will probably eat them all at once.
Feel free to enjoy whatever food you'd like, but don't make it a self-motivation method.
Good Luck!
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