Procrastination. We all do it. Or we’ll do it later (haha…come on, how could I not make that joke??).
A lot of us function (and can sometimes function pretty well) in the state of crisis brought on by cramming, and sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
But doing a couple things can help you study more effectively and generally keep your stress levels down which will help you focus better throughout the semester.
Spread, not dread
Do your work throughout the week, a little at a time, instead of cramming.
Cramming hardcore right before a test or a due date is neither a pleasant nor effective way to learn.
Instead of reading for 4 hours straight the night before (or at 2am), read for 30-40 minutes here and there a week or so before you have to have the reading done. Take notes or do whatever helps you retain the information you’re taking in while you read. That way, before the test you can just read your notes or look at your flashcards and feel good about what you’ve read.
Make a weekly and daily to-list
This helps me see visually what I have to do, and also gives me peace of mind when I see that I’m done with what I have to do today.
When I know I’m done, I can have fun instead of being stressed about what I need to do.
For those that tend to party harder than you study, this helps keep you organized so you don’t fall behind.
Having a good perspective on your workload can be the difference between a stressful day and a pleasant day. Know what you need to do and know what you don’t need to do. Why worry about things you don’t need to worry about?
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