Tips to Develop Effective Study Habits 1. Have a specific time to study. A routine helps you to develop mental preparedness. It will also condition yourself to do the school work. Be particular on the exact time of your classes (for online, TV and radio-based learning modalities) and set the time for you to do the self-learning modules (SLM). Whatever learning modality you’re using, consistency with the time matters. 2. Follow your plan. Delaying a study session is only procrastinating and can lead to rushed work later. Your self-discipline will be challenged if you are studying from home. That’s why, your plan will direct you on how you manage your time not only for school work but for other responsibilities you have at home. 3. Do the difficult assignment first when mental energies are working very well. You know better when your mind is very responsive and when you’re having a hard time to process things. However, you also need to consider the deadlines and other aspects that have to be accounted for. 4. Ask for help when needed. In the absence of physical teacher, you may need to ask the nearest adults at home to help you understand the lesson. If possible, you may communicate with your teachers to unlock your difficulties. 5. Take short breaks. Sitting for a long period of time requires break. You may use the time to do body stretching, relax your eyes and muscles or eat your snack or meal. 6. Maintain a positive attitude even with difficult subject. Having a negative attitude toward a hard subject will not make it easier for you. Therefore, instead of focusing on the negative side, exert your effort on different ways to understand it. This will redirect your actions in helping yourself rather than magnifying your unhelpful attitude toward the subject. 7. Attend classes regularly. Classes are conducted because they follow certain sequence and arrangement of lessons and activities. Therefore, being in class on a daily basis will help yourself to complete the tasks expected for a student like you. 8. Practice concentration and focus. Remove all possible distractions around you if possible. If you’re studying in a limited place where noise and other interruptions are beyond your control, find a safe, quiet and comfortable place where you can have a 100% attention on your studies. 9. Write your assignments on a notebook. It pays to be organized with your things most especially with your studies. If you have eight subjects, definitely, each will have an assignment. For you to avoid from missing and forgetting to do your homework, you need to be very keen on writing down the details of your assignment regularly. Otherwise, no one will do it for you.
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