For all university freshmen, managing time in the most effective way represents a new challenge compared to high school life. However, with the right approach, anyone can manage to get good grades and have an exciting social life at the same time.
Steps
Step 1. Don't waste time lounging around
All students after a long lesson just want to lie down in bed and wait for the next lesson. Don't fall into this trap.
Step 2. Get organized and set a specific time to study
It is important to study daily and if you already know what time you are going to get in, you can plan the rest of the day based on these times. Try not to accumulate the hours of study right before the exam, if you study little by little every day you will be able to stress less. Everyone has a different pace of study, some people can learn in a short time while others need longer sessions. It doesn't matter how many hours or how hard you study, the important thing is to understand the topic and feel ready to pass the exam.
Step 3. Start a new business
While many think that starting something new can make your days even more hectic, in reality a new hobby or sport will make you realize better understand how to use the little time you have available.
Step 4. Avoid Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook
These three websites are addictive and time-wasting, so try not to check them out before you're done studying. They will cause you to lose focus because you will start thinking only of your online friends.
Step 5. Use an agenda
University life can seem much more organized if you have everything planned in writing.
Step 6. Don't stress yourself out
Instead of repeating yourself all day long how stressful life is, start to be productive, so you'll have more free time.
Step 7. Find the ideal study or work method to be more productive
Music and noises can help you or get in the way of your study. Also you can try to form a study group with your peers to share notes, ideas and meet new people.
Step 8. Don't overdo the parties and try to sleep at least eight hours a night to avoid being tired all the following day
Advice
- Avoid junk food, try to eat healthy foods and drink lots of natural fruit juices (for example bananas and goals help concentration and memory).
- Do not give up. Try to believe in yourself and your ideals or put yourself in the shoes of the best students in the course and try to think like them.
- Don't listen to songs with words while you study. Alternatively, try listening to classical or instrumental music to avoid distractions and fatigue.
- Create the right studio atmosphere so you don't get bored. Try to be creative in the design of the environment, for example you could use a lamp to illuminate the book, so that you focus only on what you are reading.
- Try reading and smiling at the same time. Smile is an indication of positivity and helps neurons register the reason for our happiness faster.
- Respect the schedule. If you are the busiest of all during the day you will find that in the evening you have much more time for yourself.
