Hello there!
This week’s lesson was all about how to keep on going. With long essays, or multiple assignments, or a big exam, you can find yourself having to do work for 5-6 hours in a row sometimes. I’m going to share some of the tools I’ve found the most important to staying motivated and focused the whole time.
First, location, location, location. Finding the right place to stay and work is essential. Sometimes you need something silent, like a library. Sometimes you need something with some white noise, like a coffee shop. Either way, finding which one best fits you and what you need is the first important step into staying on track.
Secondly, a soundtrack. If you’re like me, you need some music and white noise to stay studying for long periods of time. Making a playlist of songs is the best idea so you aren’t constantly changing the song. Also, try to have little or no adds that’ll throw off your grove. Staying locked in is important. My favorite app is Spotify, which is also in the lesson 7 power point, because it has a cheap student discount and is super easy to use.
Lastly, make sure you are taking breaks. The longer you study with less breaks, the less efficient your work can be. If you study and work in segments with scheduled breaks, it will help you make the most out of the times that you are working. This information was found from the YouTube video link embedded here if you want to check it out yourself!
Hope it was helpful!
Brynn