Study tip: Distractions, Procrastination and other problems
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The enemies of effective studying.
Below are some key tips to ensure effective studying for exams:
Time management seems like a very sensible approach, yet many people never really learn to manage their time. If you are having a problem with time management, consider the following suggestions:
1. Review your long-term and intermediate goals often. Keep a list where you will see it often.
2. Continually try to eliminate unnecessary tasks that are not related to your goals or to maintaining a balanced life style.
3. Take advantage of your natural cycles, schedule the most difficult activities when you are sharpest.
4. Learn to say "No" to people, including friends, children, and parents.
5. Reward yourself for effective time management.
6. Solicit cooperation from those around you. Let your family members, roommate, and others know about your efforts to manage time.
7. Attend to your needs for spontaneity.
8. Do not set yourself up to fail. Be realistic and work toward an individualized approach that makes sense for you.
9. Recording things -- the process of putting schedules, priorities, and plans on paper -- is helpful in itself.
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