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1.   Declutter- List your main distractions and time wasters, and eliminate them

 

Mute your group chats on your phone

Before you start a study session, put your tablet and phone in another room

Turn off notifications on your tablet and phone

Remove all distractions from your study table

If there are magazines, books, souvenirs, toys, etc. on or near your study table, which distract you while you’re studying, then remove them.

Put them at the other end of the room, or move them to another room.

Clear your study table at least once every two days

Scientists have found that physical clutter makes it harder for you to concentrate.

My own experiences tell me that this is true too, which is why I do my best to keep my desk free of clutter.

I recommend that you clear your study table at least once every two days – once a day is even more ideal.

This will help you to be more focused and productive!

Students often aren’t even aware what their main distractions and time wasters are.

So take a few minutes and think about what your biggest distractions are. Write them down on a sheet of paper, and come up with an action plan to eliminate – or at least reduce – them.

2.   Determine when you’re most productive, and work on your hardest assignments during that time

Do you work best in the afternoon? Or are you most productive at night?

Work on your hardest assignments and projects during your most productive hours of the day. This is a powerful way to make the most of your time.

3.   Review new information you’ve learned within 24 hours

Points for effective revision, I would like to share are as follows -

Revision means going through again , revision doesn't mean you are to study the whole course again. You must have marked/highlighted /underlined the topics/paragraphs which are very important. Go through them nicely. It doesn't mean you have to look into the concepts now , rather you should read them quickly twice/thrice. You already have studied them, so lines are not alien to you, it shouldn't take much time to read them twice.

Have a notebook by side, to note down the lessons you think very difficult to remember or the mistakes you make very often. On 1–2 days before exam, go through this notebook. This will give you confidence, because on the penultimate day you cannot read everything.

Every night before going to bed, try to spend 1 hour to recall what are the topics you read for the whole day. You can write down the key words, some values, formulas - just randomly. This boosts your confidence - “yes ! I can remember..”

Try to read related topics from different subjects together, it helps to memorize.

Start your day with the subject you like most. Read the subjects/topics you are weak in when there's more time left to exam day rather than postponing them. It creates a very bad backlog which weakens your confidence as the exam comes closer. Moreover you can't read the things you dislike with a ticking bomb in front.

Don't try new things at this time. If there is very less time left, and you have 1/2 topics you have never touched, its better to leave them and devote that time to go through the topics you have studied already (this is just a damage control measurement, not the ideal way to prepare).

It'll be a good idea to have a look at the questions came in previous sessions of the exam. Read the questions carefully, papersetters often put traps in the language of a relatively easy question.

Have faith in your yourself. Study as much as you can. Have good amount of sleep for 6–8 hours everyday. Eat healthy diet. Brain needs good nutrition and good rest to work properly. Keep telling yourself that you will give your best on the day of exam and will have no regret.

4.   If a task takes less than three minutes to complete, do it right away

Many tasks fall in this category: sending a file to your classmate via email, asking your parents to sign a consent form, clearing the clothes off of your room floor.

Once you get a chance to perform the task, do it immediately. This will ensure that these small tasks don’t pile up and become overwhelming.

5.   Put a clock on your study table

Students often lose track of time while they’re studying or doing their homework.

I recommend that you put a clock on your study table so that you’re always aware of the time.

Being aware of the time is vital if you want to become a student who’s an expert at time management

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■       Communication. Developing strong communication skills can allow you to make your plans and goals clear to people you work with. It also allows you to delegate, which lets you focus on completing the most important, relevant tasks that align with your goals.

■       Planning. A fundamental part of time management is planning. Being efficient in planning out your day, meetings and how you will accomplish things will help you stick to your schedule.

Why are time management skills important?

■       Time management skills are important because they help you structure your work in a way that allows you to accomplish goals. For example, if your goal is to get a job, you need time to update your resume, search for openings, apply, research companies and prepare for interviews. Setting aside specific amounts of time per day will help you complete the necessary steps to getting a job.

■       Alternatively, if already have a job, you likely have a variety of responsibilities to help the company achieve certain goals. Maintaining your calendar, meetings and tasks is necessary to be successful in your role.

■       Being fully present and focused results from strong time management skills. For example, if you are running late to a meeting and must work on a project you forgot was due while people are speaking, you might miss important information that could help you be better at your job.

■       Managing your time well also allows you to have space to be creative and proactive with your goals. When you have a specific time set aside to complete your tasks, you can also allow for time to think about the big picture for yourself and your company.

11 ways to Time Management for Students

1.   Keep a time log for a few days

Do you feel as if you’ve been unproductive, but you’re not sure where all your time has been going?

If so, I recommend that you keep a time log for three to four days.

Keep track of everything you do during those few days. You’ll then have a much better idea as to how you can manage your time more effectively.

At the beginning of each study session, write down the task you’re going to work on.

This will help you prepare your schedule.

 

2.   Create a schedule for each day of the week

Every successful person I know follows a daily routine. So do these famous people.

To be a master of time management, create a schedule for each day of the week, e.g. when you’ll exercise, relax, study, spend time with family.

It’s impossible to follow the schedule to the minute. But you’ll be far more productive if you use the schedule as a rough framework, rather than not using a schedule at all.

Be realistic about what you can accomplish each day

Many students overestimate what they can accomplish each day. When they don’t manage to complete everything they intended to, they get discouraged and lose motivation.

So be realistic when you plan your day, and assume that there will be a few unforeseen interruptions.

For every homework assignment you receive, decide when you’re going to start working on it

Be as specific as possible, e.g. “I’m going to start working on the English essay this coming Wednesday at 4 p.m.”

This is far better than saying to yourself, “I’m going to start working on the English essay as soon as possible.”

In your calendar, block out time for homework and studying

As the saying goes, “If it doesn’t get scheduled, it doesn’t get done.”

If you’re serious about effective time management, then block out time in your schedule for homework and studying.

In your calendar, block out time for homework and studying

As the saying goes, “If it doesn’t get scheduled, it doesn’t get done.”

If you’re serious about effective time management, then block out time in your schedule for homework and studying.

 Write down all your test dates and assignment due dates in your calendar

As mentioned in Point #6, don’t rely on your brain as a storage device.

Write down all important dates in your calendar, e.g. tests, exams, assignment and project due dates.

When you do this consistently, you won’t be caught off-guard a day before an assignment is due.

For projects and big assignments, always be clear about what the next step is

One of the main reasons that students procrastinate is that they aren’t clear what exactly they should do next for a project or assignment.

I recommend that you keep a list of “next actions” for each project or big assignment, so that you always know what you ought to do next.

 

3.   Take a study break every 40 to 50 minutes

For every 40-50 minutes you study, take a short 10-15 minute break to recharge. Short study sessions are more effective and help you make the most of your study time. Find out more about taking a study break that works. Block your time for activities.

Exercise to clear your head in between study sessions

4.   If you don’t understand a new concept, speak to your teacher right away