I am not entirely sure how I developed the system I use, but my biggest secret is avoiding procrastination. I am still very much guilty of it but when I create weekly to-do lists and organize them by due dates it helps limit how much I procrastinate. Doing this in time-lengths and in a format that works for you may be helpful. Academic success requires knowing your limits, don’t over schedule yourself, know your workload, and lean on a study/homework schedule. Not overscheduling also applies to your life outside of school; if you stress yourself in your personal life it will bleed into your school life. Leave time to enjoy the little things, even if it’s only for a few hours a week.
When it comes to studying take advantage of the tools your teachers and school give you while using things that specifically are useful to you. Choose a study place that works for you, know what distracts you and what to avoid. I study in my room, even though we’re told not to, I get most of my work done when I am alone in my own space. Once you do find you place and have the useful tools study, start a little right after you learn new material to help remember it more, keep checking back in on the information leading up to the quiz or test. Use resources given to you to help you understand material you may be struggling with. Lastly, I know teachers tell you not to cram but a little is helpful. Study or review for a short amount of time the day before or the day of the test or quiz, it helps the information be fresh in your mind while also relying on the studying intervals you had throughout the days leading up to the test or quiz.
Thank you for this!! I love all the different tips will definitely be trying them out.
I relate to this a lot. My biggest problem is getting something done early so I do not have to worry about it later. Whether it’s being distracted or in my case sometimes just lazy, I always seem to procrastinate as well.