Exams are one of the main stressors for young people, and this stress can really affect our productivity. Here are some tips and ideas that can help you this exam season.
Create the right working environment
- Have comfortable furniture to sit on. Get a larger desk (or makeshift one with extra chairs), giving you more comfort when spreading out notes and books.
- Declutter your space.
- Buy fun and nice stationiary – make studying fun with colourful pens and notepads.
Eliminate Distractions
- Find some quiet – if you have noisy siblings or constant activity at home that can make it hard to focus on studying. Consider going to a library or cafe. Or have a talk with your family to stop entering your room when you’re studying.
- Use music – this isn’t for everyone, but many people express that music helps their concentration. Find your own “concentration music” (this can be repetitive, or songs you love).
- Put your phone on do not disturb
- Stay away from social media
Time Management
- Set study times – these are specific times in a day when you will focus on studying.
- Be realistic with your study goals – you probably won’t finish your entire study unit/subject in a couple of hours.