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    How do I stop procrastination and cramming?
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
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    Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
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    You should focus on partitioning your time based on what is important and what is urgent, incorporating that into your schedule. Try putting the most urgent studies on your schedule for today or tomorrow, leaving the less important subjects and projects for the next couple of days.
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    How can I make my study time table effective?
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
    Educational Consultant
    Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
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    Try setting up a weekly calendar where you can see what classes you have at any point during your week. From there, find some time in that schedule to work on your homework and to study for your academic needs. You can be as specific as you like when partitioning your study time table.
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    How can I focus on studying?
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
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    Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
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    You should try removing every major distraction you can from your reach. Yes, that includes your phone. This will help you focus more on your studies.
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    What kinds of foods can I eat if I need to pull an all-nighter and stay awake?
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    First of all, if you do plan to pull an all-nighter, make sure that you still get a full night's rest. For teens, that means 8-10 hours of sleep, and for adults, 7-9 hours of sleep. That being said, if you'd like to "burn the midnight oil" and stay up longer to study all of your materials, try foods with a low glycemic index. That means that they'll release sugar slowly and keep you up longer (as opposed to quickly, which results in a sugar crash). Go for "low GI" treats like bananas, cherries, pineapples, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, or multigrain cereals. They'll help you stay alert and on track.
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    What can I do if I'm in an environment where there are tons of distractions and I can't avoid it? I live with a pretty noisy dormmate.
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    We're sorry to hear about that setup! There's totally a solution for this, though, and it's possible to study in a noisy (or even chaotic) environment. Provided that you can't go to a quiet place, like a library, invest in some noise canceling headphones. If you've got a desk, consider moving it so your back faces your dormmate. That way, you won't be distracted by them so you can focus on your coursework.
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    Can I study 24 hours a day?
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    Please don't attempt this. Studying for 24 hours is neither sustainable nor healthy. Instead, see if you can create blocks of time that add up to 24 hours. For example, study your materials for 2.5 hours from Monday-Friday over the course of 2 weeks. This is much easier to accomplish and won't negatively impact your physical or psychological health. Remember to always take care of yourself!
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    I made a lot of timetables but I can't keep it up. I feel real lazy and all I care about is not doing anything. Please tell me how to get out of this lazy spiral!
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    Be confident that you can do it by telling yourself that you can. Surround yourself with motivations for studying, such as affirmations and using colors to cross off completed study periods or even weeks. Reward yourself with some small treats at the end of week or month for following the timetable. Highlight all achievements to motivate you. Good luck!
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    How do I avoid sleeping?
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    Take frequent breaks to get up, do light exercise, and get your blood flowing and oxygenated. Certain scents, such as fresh lemon, can help stimulate the senses. Caffeine (coffee, sodas, energy drinks) will help, but should be limited.
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    How do I deal with failure when it comes to studying?
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    Remember that we are human beings and we fail at times, but it is up to us to learn from those failures and do better. Make a serious effort to improve. "If you do tomorrow what you did today, you'll get tomorrow what you got today." - Ben Franklin.
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    How can I start studying regularly instead of procrastinating?
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    Keep a separate notebook for a to-do list. Write down items you need to complete for the day. When you are done with everything, tick everything and feel accomplished. Make a habit of just sitting and studying on the same time everyday. Keep telling yourself, "THERE'S NO TOMORROW." Tell a friend to remind you to study. Reward yourself after you are done with everything.
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    What can I do if I am still not getting the grades I want?
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    Try not to worry. Look at your previous grades and make realistic goals for yourself. Not everyone can get A's in every single subject. Make the timetable and stick to it, study hard, do your best. Don't be too hard on yourself. Make sure you're eating a healthy diet with plenty of protein and getting enough sleep at night.
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    How can I stop myself by using social networking sites and focus on studies?
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    Aim to dig deeper into the interesting things about your subjects so that you're actually enjoying the learning (this may mean going beyond what you're learning in class and that's okay). Put the electronics away where they are out of sight, perhaps even in another room. Follow a timetable that includes social media time and only be on it when allotted. Have a parent or sibling monitor you, that always helps!
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    How can I make a study timetable for myself?
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    You can study when you come home from school for about 3 hours,1 hour at night, and 2 hours when you wake up early in the morning before going back to school.
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    What do I do if my time table is 40 days?
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    You should decide what you want to accomplish in your 40 days, then break it into four parts. Each step you complete will motivate you toward your goal.
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    So how many subjects is it advisable to study in a day?
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    The answer really depends on your comfort level. The number of subjects you wish study completely depends on your capability and comfort. Generally, it is inadvisable to cover more than two subjects a day as this would really stressful. (Refer to point 5 of Part 2)
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    How do I study consistently every day and not get distracted?
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    1. Stay motivated. 2. Stay away from social media. 3. Sleep well. 4. Stay away from social media. 5. Start studying. 6. Stay away from social media.
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    Can you give me some instructions if I am new to class eleven?
    Sourabh Tiwari
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    if you are new in class eleven then first, ask yourself if you are you satisfied with your branch or not? If not, then change your branch without wasting a minute. Next, the syllabus in class eleven is a lot, so manage your time. Therefore, you can complete and revise your syllabus properly.
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    How do I not lose my interest in studies when making a study timetable?
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    I see you as being stressed out and frustrated, as you think you are not up to the mark in your studies, and you want a solution. You need to light a fire within yourself to ward off all this mess. I think the fact that you are not liking the stress laid upon you is enough to stir you to ignite the best interests in studies. If you timetable properly and stick to it, you'll do well. Focus on the end result to help motivate you through studying.
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    What is a daily routine I can use to gain more knowledge?
    Sarah LaRocque
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    That depends on the type of knowledge you seek. For general knowledge, read more newspapers. Don't forget the value of documentaries to inform you as well.
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    How can I study if I am already tired when I get home from school?
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    You can try to take a small nap and have a snack to get refreshed, and then study.
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    What can I do if I get tired while reading a book?
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    Splash some cold water on your face, get a cold glass of water or get up and do some jumping jacks. Then you should be awake enough to go back to your book.
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    How can I stop losing my concentration so easily?
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    Try to motivate yourself to stay focused by imagining your future. Ask yourself what you want to be and then imagine yourself as a successful lawyer, engineer, doctor, etc. Putting away electronics during study hours will also help you concentrate.
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    What can I do to make it easier to get up in the morning to study?
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    Sleep earlier than you usually do. Remember, a healthy person needs about eight hours of sleep.
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    I make a timetable, but don't follow the routine. How do I make myself follow the routine on the timetable?
    Siraji Tabani
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    Following the timetable at first will not be an easy thing, but all you have to do is to try your best and follow it everyday until you get used to it.
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    What can I do to help myself get straight A's on my exams?
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    Check out this article for tips: how to get higher marks in exams .
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    How can I find a study space in my home so I am not distracted by TV, social networking sites and people?
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    You should find a place in your home where signal strength is weak, and far from computers, television. Turn off your phone or devices while you study.
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    How do I keep myself determined while making a timetable?
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    Shut yourself out from other distractions, go to a quiet place and tell yourself if you complete it, you will give yourself a little reward.
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    How do I follow a timetable?
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    Put pictures of your role model or some motivating quotes in your room as it gives you motivation to study. If it doesn't work then talk to yourself that how happy your parents will be when they see you getting good grades.
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    How do I be confident on the time table i have made?
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    Believe in yourself. You can also consult with adults or teachers whose timetables have worked well for them.
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    How do I create a study environment?
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    Pick a quiet area in a room and keep a clean desk. Make sure that the room is free from distractions like people, music, TV, etc.
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