Tips to help you spring into action:
1. Before sitting down to study or work, make sure you
get some physical exercise first. Experts recommend that you try to get at
least 60 minutes a day – so pull out the bike, your running shoes or a Frisbee
and the dog and get a daily dose of Vitamin D from the beautiful sunshine.
You’ll be able to sit still better after you’ve taken some time outside.
2. Start by making a list. Put down all the homework
and other tasks you want to accomplish. Prioritize the list and make time
estimates for how long each task will take. Make sure you do the top priority
items first – not necessarily the items that take the least amount of time. If
you have a big project – break it into smaller chunks. It will be easier to
tackle this way.
3. Next, get rid of distractions! Find a quiet place to
study and turn off other electronics. Turn off your cell phone and the
television – and if using a computer to do homework, close applications like
Facebook that can be tempting and take you away from your work.
4. Work on one project or task at a time and when you
have it completed; enjoy the satisfaction of crossing it off your list!
5. Schedule short breaks every 20-30 minutes. It’s hard
for anyone to stay focused for a long time. Reward yourself with a short break
after completing 30 minutes of hard work. Working with a small clock and
setting an alarm will help remind you it’s time to get up and stretch.
6. Finally, don’t sweat the small stuff! Do the best
you can do – and if you don’t get everything done, put it at the top of the
list the next day. You don’t have to do everything perfectly – but, be
satisfied that you’ve done the best that you can.
