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Setting Time Aside For Studying And Homework


When trying to achieve a quality education, everybody knows that studying and completing your homework is absolutely imperative in order to be successful. Some people are very good and sticking to their guns and completing their homework and study time week in and week out. However the rest of us, like most human beings are terrible procrastinators. We will do just about anything to avoid sitting down and doing what needs to be done to progress with our schooling. I am going to try and give you a few pointers on what really helps me focus on the things when my brain tells me to procrastinate.

1. Set aside a certain time frame for every week, whether it be one day a week or multiple days; ALWAYS spend that time either doing homework or studying. You may even want to setup one day for studying and one day for doing your assigned home work. Sticking to this schedule is imperative and will help teach you discipline.

2. Before every studying session, try to focus on what your goals are and what you'd like to get out of your education. You'll be very surprised at the power of visualization.

3. Each semester, make a planned reward for yourself. As an example, if you successfully complete your semester and achieve a certain level of grades, treat yourself to a small gift. Whether it be a video game, or concert tickets, self recognition will help keep fuel in your tank when the going get rough.

In the end, all that matters is that you achieve what you set out to accomplish. Follow these three simple tips, and not only will you succeed in getting your degree or education, you will also be successful in anything you put your mind to.

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Ryan Mckenzie

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