Every student would like to be able to make all his good intentions for the new school year come true. At the beginning there is a strong motivation, but as time passes it is easy to give up or resume bad habits, delay, accumulate too many subjects to study and commit little, postponing all the objectives that are they wanted to reach.
But if you could know the tricks to succeed in your studies what would your results be like? Probably surprising. By planning the path to reach the finish line, and by putting in some serious effort, you will be able to realize your aspirations.
Steps
Step 1. Choose specific and realistic goals to achieve
Even one is enough, as long as it is important for your school career. In deciding what to get, first think about what your wishes are. Do not generalize, if you can outline the goal to be achieved in detail you will be able to better understand how to do it and what efforts will be needed. It is not enough to find a goal, it is essential to understand what to do in order to achieve it.
Step 2. Write your resolutions for the new year
Writing a list of what you would like to achieve and improve will help you visualize the concepts better. From the moment the list materializes before your eyes, it will no longer be just a thought in the mind, but a physically visible entity. Here are some ways to express your wishes:
- Start a diary that you will keep throughout the year.
- Write your goals on a poster and hang it on your office wall (or on a chalkboard). You will look at it every day and you will not lose sight of the goals you have set for yourself, mentally preparing yourself to face the efforts that will be necessary.
Step 3. Do your research
The best way to take a first step towards a goal to be achieved is to learn to know it better, so as to be in possession of every important resource and information, preparing yourself in the right way.
- Ask yourself questions as you pursue your research.
- Look for different methods. If one doesn't work, the other could be for you. Find out which study method works best for you and stick to it. Some people learn more while taking notes, others by listening and reading, some by explaining the topic to others. Once you have identified your method, learn how to put it into practice to improve your school performance.
- Learn to truly understand the notions you are studying. Try to draw mind maps, visualize the idea in your mind, divide the information into segments, discuss it with other students and so on. Find the right way to fully understand the concept and make it yours.
Step 4. Break down your goal into many small goals
Rather than focusing only on a final result, try to set milestones that will gradually bring you closer to your goal. With this method you can keep your concentration constant without getting distressed or discouraged. He begins to break down the final goal into many stages to be achieved. Think from time to time about what you need to do in order to achieve the desired results and proceed gradually, your reward will come along the way.
Step 5. Limit distractions
The environment around us is full of distractions, from technology to romantic feelings. It's easy to lose control of the situation if you don't know how to recognize and manage these elements.
- Set a time during the week to catch some TV shows that interest you. But don't extend the time you spend in front of the TV by subtracting it from the time in the studio. Also look for alternative pastimes to the use of televisions, cell phones and computers.
- If you hang out with someone, make sure your appointments are always pleasant and not too long. Even if you love being in the company of the person you like, think that you have a long way to go and that bond does not necessarily last. Prioritize achieving your school goal while continuing to live your life as a couple, but only setting out on weekends.
- Emails, phone calls, instant messaging, etc are all potential sources of distraction. Try to deal with it only after you finish your daily studies.
Step 6. Achieve your goal
Don't think you can achieve something without making real efforts. You can reflect for a long time at the beginning, but only with thoughts you cannot get a tangible result. Wake up every morning thinking about what you can do and how you can apply yourself.
Step 7. Make the most of every opportunity of your school day
Step 8. Think positive
If you are not convinced that you can do it, you will hardly succeed. First you need to believe in yourself and think positively. A pessimistic attitude will harm you and keep you away from your goal. Stop thinking that you are unable to do something, don't just hope but focus on reaching the goal and always be convinced of your actions. Don't forget your potential just because you encounter obstacles along the way. We all make mistakes at times, the important thing is to get up and know how to react in the right way, transforming weakness into a new acquired experience.
- Always be motivated. Tell yourself positive thoughts, convince yourself that "anything is possible". Write sentences that give you the right charge, focus on reaching the goal and on all the positive effects that will follow.
- If you are not sure of the decision you have made, ask yourself what are the objectives to be achieved in order to be successful, remember that your studies will help you build your future. Think ahead and find your motivation to give your best.
- Every night before going to bed, try to imagine what the next day's challenge will be. Get active right away, as soon as you arrive at school, fresh and rested.
Step 9. Give yourself rewards
Unrewarded sacrifices alone won't get you far. To lift your spirits, when you reach one of the stops you have set for yourself, take a break and indulge in some entertainment, for example, watch your favorite movie, visit a friend, go to an ice cream parlor with your mates or buy something new.
Advice
- Relax and always indulge in a good restful sleep. If you have to manage a lot of activities, school, sports, your hobbies, or even a part - time job, getting enough sleep can be difficult. However, try to fall asleep as soon as you can, you will feel more energetic in the morning and your performance will improve.
- Do not give up.
- If your family members take up a lot of your time, still take time out for your study. Wake up earlier than them in the morning, rather than falling asleep very late in the evening. The notions will be better fixed in mind in the morning, you will perform more, especially if it is the day of an exam.
- Aim high. If the final goal is too difficult to achieve, break it down into several stages. Think about what you would like for your future and apply in order to become a successful person.
- As you reach your goals, try to identify what your strengths are. Before choosing what your career will be, think about your potential. Similarly identify your weaknesses and try to work on them. They will not disappear but you can learn to deal with them and improve yourself more and more.
- Don't chase after something just because others do it. Think about why you would like to achieve a particular goal.
- If you don't have enough money, you don't have to buy something to reward yourself. Think of special entertainment, for example your favorite video game, and reserve it only for the days when you successfully pass one of your stops. Prepare a list of all your achievements and fill it out step by step.
- If you have an individual learning program, read it and follow the directions.
