hey friends!! a lot of you ask me for tips on things all the time + this is just some really good advice i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student shared with you:
study frequently so when exams/tests come by you only need to revise your shorter notes [you will thank yourself later]
i know it’s tedious but try to always do your homework [it’ll help you in the long run]
do your readings before class, this will help you understand better!!
use time wisely, for example study on the bus on the way to school [i really like doing this]
teach yourself material by giving lessons to soft toys or maybe using actual tools found in your household [i like using this method particularly for biology especially with water]
if you have to read to revise, read aloud
record yourself to be able to listen later when on the bus or something [i like doing this with poetry]
make sure to always get enough sleep, it’s not worth it losing sleep over studying! [also i find it better to wake up a little early to revise than sleep late]
incense works wonders if you’re trying to calm yourself down whilst studying
keep a hot beverage around when you’re studying + reward yourself by drinking a little bit of it when you want to
get rid of distractions while you’re studying, put your phone on flight mode or leave it to charge somewhere
if music doesn’t hinder your attention span, then listen to it whilst studying/doing homework [i suggest classical music/coffee shop noises/rain sounds] ~ [my spotify playlist // classical favourites // get ur studying on // flourishment]
watch videos on a particular topic before you cover it in class
if your syllabuses are available online, download them + print them out
have an organised desk, it helps you feel less stressed
use the pomodoro technique to study
make sure you have good lighting
work out past exam papers if they’re available to you, these are really good practice for your exam!
talk to your teachers during their office hours if you need to, that’s what they’re there for
if you’re too afraid to do the latter, send them an email when you need them!
have different files for every subject to keep you organised
don’t neglect any subject- just give them the time they need + prioritise
use a planner/bullet journal to help you plan your week
smile at people, you have no idea how much it could brighten their day [plus your smile is great!!!]
always keep a water bottle handy
make your school lunch in the evening so you can sleep a bit more in the morning + not spend your money on school lunches
always take your headphones + charger to school [if they’re allowed]
keep some emergency money or something in your pencil case, you never know when you might need them!
if you menstruate make sure to keep a bag with stuff for when you’re menstruating [if not for you, maybe your friends may need something too]
take naps on the bus if the journey is long [make sure you don’t sleep + end up on the other side of the city/country]
if you have free lessons, utilise them! do your work at school if it can be done there so you are able to study/relax at home!
always take a book with you to school just in case you ever get bored
go to a guidance counselour if you need one [they can help with practically anything you may need!]
go to private tutoring lessons if you need them/can afford them
take pictures, lots of them!!! not just for instagram or something, they’re actually a really great memory
don’t forget to visit your relatives every now and then
watch the news/read articles to help you stay in touch with the real world
don’t worry so much about social media honestly from experience, it’s trivial anyway. indulge yourself in the real world + spend time with family and friends!!
don’t compare yourself to others, you’re not them + they are not you!
try to get some exercise done, even if it’s just using the stairs instead of a lift or dancing around in your room
always keep yourself hydrated
remember to take a day off once a week, it’ll help you avoid burnout
eat fruits/nuts as a snack!!
notes, studying, and self-study resources
improving your handwriting
aesthetically pleasing notes
studying a foreign language
the discursive/argumentative essay
the narrative essay + the descriptive essay
the ultimate english masterpost!!
these are all practically all the tips i can remember!! i hope they help a lot of you out <3 good luck with school
prguitarman
jbbartram-illu
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