To be honest, we all have faced examination traumas and know how difficult it is to finish an entire year’s syllabus in just a week or maybe even a day. It is when examinations are knocking on our doors that we panic and search for ways to complete everything as soon as possible.
What to do during study breaks?
Working on something continuously will make you feel stressed and dull. In a similar way studying continuously for long hours may make you completely drain out. So you should plan your study schedule smartly and make sure that it does not exhaust you.
There are few activities which you can do in between study breaks, they are
- Go for a walk
- Listen to music
- Surf internet
- Take a nap, etc
Three important aspects of Learning:
To make your mind a little bit relaxed here are 3 important aspects you must try,
Diet:
- Healthy food
- Nuts and Seeds
- Whole grains, Beans, Pomegranate Juice
- Caffeine
- Blueberries etc
Mental Activity:
- Weight training
- Cardio/aerobics
- Meditation
- Breathing exercises or yoga
All these help you to boost your mental power and concentration.
Rest:
- 7-9 hours of sleep
- Try to wake up early
- Take short breaks
- Prioritize your topics to learn
Highly Effective Study Habits without being Tired:
The following mentioned are few effective study techniques that provide all the students with the best ways to study effectively before exams without being tired.
1. Convince yourself:
Start by convincing yourself that you can pull it off. You can do what you believe you are capable of doing. Its that You need physical as well as mental strength to accomplish it.
Also, you need to prepare yourself mentally as early as the night before you are actually planning to study for long hours. This will build up your determination and you will think twice before giving up.
2. Be well rested:
Ever wondered why your mothers pestered you to sleep in the afternoons?
Yes, you got it. While you sleep, your body, as well as your brain, continuously generates new cells. If your body is well-rested, you can effectively study smart way, as long as you want to.
Therefore sleeping well the night before is crucial to your mental as well as physical stamina needed to study for long periods of time.
3. Eat light:
A large amount of energy in our body is wasted during digestion. Therefore in order to avoid feeling tired or groggy while studying, always eat foods which are easily digested.
Consume carbohydrates and proteins. Avoid fried food, fats and sugars as much as possible. Don’t sip on cola or junk food from outside and drink plenty of water and fruit juices.
4. Exercise:
Exercise right before you sit to study or in between when you are taking a break. Exercise will greatly boost up your energy levels and you will feel more alert and agile. Please avoid doing strenuous strength training like lifting heavy weights or high-intensity cardio.
Yoga, Pilates or a few minutes on the treadmill or brisk walk or skipping or half an hour of swimming is recommended. This is one of the best ways to study.
5. Identify your best time of study:
We all have those specific hours during which we are most energetic, most efficient and creative. Those are your peak hours. Try identifying them to get the maximum results out of your time.
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