Tips for studying at Home

While in your new accommodation you will at some point study at home. Home Study is a learning system that allows an individual or student to participate in classes or study from the comfort of the home. While studying at home you can switch between online learning to the traditional system of learning. Which is using textbooks and course materials. Why not check out our top tips for studying at home.

CREATE A STUDY TIMETABLE

Creating a study timetable enables you to organise your time, study schedules and leisure breaks. This ensures you keep track of your time. It also helps you build your focus as it trains you to read a book at a time. It is also essential that your study time table is written and pasted somewhere that can always be visible.

HAVE A DESIGNATED STUDY ZONE

It is essential to have a preferred study area. Avoid reading in the bedroom or sitting on your bed to prevent the temptation of falling asleep. Also try keeping your study area clean and organised.

ENSURE YOU EAT PROPERLY

Food is an essential fuel for the brain to ensure you enjoy a good study experience. Plus it is difficult to concentrate while studying on a hungry stomach. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish and walnuts, and antioxidants, including berries, broccoli, and pumpkin seeds, help support healthy brain function

STUDY AT THE RIGHT TIME

Everyone’s personalities differ. While some people prefer studying at night,others enjoy studying during the day. So ensure you understand your personality type as it would help you choose a unique study time and technique.

GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP

Getting a good night sleep is very important as it is the way to ensure that the brain is refreshed and ready to process new information. A good night sleep also boosts the brain’s memory.

AVOID DISTRACTIONS

To ensure a good home study experience it is important to eliminate all forms of distractions. You can silence your phone, block notifications and decide within yourself to avoid checking your social media until your study time is over.

BE ORGANISED

Organisation is essential in home study and prevents procrastination. It is important you balance your schedules by getting house chores and several tasks out of the way before engaging in home study.

TRY AN ACTIVE AND SELF INTERROGATIVE STUDY TECHNIQUE

Do not just read, ask yourself questions and give true answers to these questions, then go back to your study material and check if your answers were correct. If not, read the text again for a better understanding.

PLAY SOME CALM MUSIC

Playing calm music while studying at home is very vital. It relaxes the mind, thereby increasing the mind’s concentration and focus.

DEVELOP A REWARD SYSTEM

This system usually serves as a good study motivator. It could be a system whereby you reward yourself for sticking to your study routine or for achieving a study goal.

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