Here are our tried and tested tips to be well prepared for exams. Trials, final test, no matter how you describe them exams have something in common – including how best to study. Get ready and use your time well with our expert and student backed advice on how to study for exams. Okayy lets go to the list!
1. Plan a study timetable
Feel assured you will cover your material in time with a
realistic study timetable. It'll help you know where to start and what you're
aiming to achieve for the day. With a plan in place, you'll be less inclined to
procrastinate as knowing how you will use your time will also mean you make
best use of it.
2. Prepare your study area
Give yourself the best environment to focus in by choosing
somewhere with enough light, a comfortable chair, and little to no
distractions. Sit down with all that you need – and only the things you’ll need
– like any books, notes or stationery, as well as some water and healthy snacks
on hand. This is simple but very effective when you are trying to concentrate.
Also, ask what you don't need. A good rule is if it doesn’t
help you study, it shouldn’t be on your desk. This could be a whole term’s
worth of history notes when you are only focussing on one chapter or that
mobile phone.
3. Keep healthy: eat, sleep and move
Taking care of your health and wellbeing will help you study
at your best by improving your memory, mood and energy levels, and keeping
those stress levels down. When it comes to sleep, it’s probably no surprise
that the main aim is to get enough, 7-9 hours is a good benchmark. For the best
quality sleep, try to avoid screens for about an hour before bed and caffeine
for 4-6 hours, and give yourself a bit of time to unwind before bedtime. If
you’ve tried but can’t sleep, leave your room and do something relaxing until
you feel sleepy.
Staying hydrated, eating three meals, and sticking to healthy snacks throughout the day will give you the fuel you need to focus. If you’re feeling a bit lethargic, try getting outside for some fresh air and get moving. A good aim is 20-30 minutes of exercise, but even a walk around the block between study sessions will do you good.
4. Minimise distractions and overcome procrastination
Procrastination often creeps in because you’re having trouble starting a task. It seems too hard, too boring or maybe too much. Our advice? Break it down! Small, achievable steps with a time limit are an effective way to chip away at bigger tasks and stop procrastinating.
Still having trouble starting? Say to yourself you’ll sit
down and commit just 10 minutes. This will help break the inertia of putting
something off. Aim for starting, not perfection, and remember that something is
better than nothing. Busting procrastination and staying on task means you
won’t feel guilty about not studying when it’s time to take a break.
5. Take breaks for your wellbeing
Making the most of taking a good break will help you be more productive when you do study. Take regular and rejuvenating breaks away from your study area and do something different. Exams are a lot of work but remember to have fun, unwind and see friends in moderation too. Studying hard means having reasonable goals and rewarding yourself when you achieve them. Gotten through those tasks in your study timetable for the day? Enjoy your Netflix fix guilt-free!
I hope this post useful for you :) and, remember if you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, be
sure to chat with a friend, family member or your teacher. Thankyou!
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