1. Creating an Effective Study Environment

2. What does your current study environment look like?
Do you:
Study at a desk?
Have your phone on and nearby?
Find yourself at the kitchen bench completing homework?
Visit the fridge regularly when studying?
Watch TV while studying or completing homework?
Get distracted from others in the household?

3. This place would have good lighting and temperature. Be comfortable
Have a dedicated place where you study
This place would have good lighting and temperature. Be comfortable
Make sure that the area is tidy and organised

4. Make sure that your books are organised as well
Know what you need to study

5. Set time related goals and keep a clock Schedule Meal & Other Breaks
Time Management
Set time related goals and keep a clock
Schedule Meal & Other Breaks

6. 1.5 Hours of Study? 90 minutes without a break?
45 minutes study, 15 minute break, 45 minutes study
3x30 minutes sessions with breaks in between
The value of sleep cannot be underestimated- Get to bed at a reasonable hour.

7. Eliminate Distractions
Keep your phone away and only check it when you are having breaks
Have water nearby and avoid visiting the fridge every 10 minutes

8. Make the goals that you have set for yourself visible

9. Background Music
Studying with headphones on tends to decrease retention/memory, whereas music in the background can be an aid to study. The difference between the two deals with how close the input of sound is.

10. Avoid Working with headphones on Studying in front of a TV
Trying to study near any activity you enjoy

11. Play study music whilst students are studying/completing homework- see STL Link