When iām studying i usually need to create the perfect environment if i really want to get work done. Hereās what i usually do:
make my bed: i know it sounds stupid but it helps, i swear
tidy everything you donāt really need on your desk: if you donāt need it, itās just a waste of space
find the perfect light: yes, it sounds like a shitty selfie advice, but try studying with natural sunlight, and then study with a yellow-ish neon light. we both know whatās really better.
but where should we study? this is a hard question, but iāll try and answer.
try not to study on your bed: itās confortable, cozy, warm, soft, beautiful and thatās why youāll just fall asleep and never study again.
on the desk, on a table: it works perfectly because youāre not distracted by anything and you have a large amount of space to use.
couch? it depends. if you need to take notes, cram or something like that, i wouldnāt do it. if you just need to practise some quizzes, your choice is free
find a nice cafĆ© or a library if you donāt like studying in your house (my house is always super loud for example)Ā
iām not talking about the wall you have behind your desk, iām talking about music, podcasts and so on.
i usually listen to music: (i made a spotify playlist that you can see here) BUT i donāt listen to anything if i am doing maths or latin homeworks
i have never listened to any podcasts but iāve read of people that find it useful so just do what you think itās better for you (lol)
youtube videos: when i am not in the mood for music or i canāt find anything that i like, iād just create a youtube playlist. i usually put in it videos likeĀ ānovember favoritesā,Ā āplan with meā, vlogs or such things.
i NEVER study with the tv turned on. i find it very distracting and not helpful at all
food is great. thatās it.
drinks: iād usually go for a tea, a coffe, a hot chocolateā¦Ā
snacks: i like energy bars(?), i like almonds, peanuts, cereals; but i wonāt say no to nutella, chocolate bars, sweets and cookies. just eat what pleases you.
and iām finished! this is what i usually do to study. and also, remember not to study for, like, two hours straight with no pauses! itās not useful at all, you just get distracted more, and more, and more. be sure to pause for a little walk, browse your phone or something.Ā