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Is it hard for you to get motivated to study?

Let's face it...

It's so easy to watch one more video or to scroll through your social media feed one more time.

But your exams are approaching.

You have a rising sense of panic, but you don't know where to begin. The more you panic, the harder it is to get to work.

If this is the situation you're in, keep reading.

In this article, I'm going to explain 23 proven strategies that successful students use to motivate themselves to study.

Get ready to say goodbye to procrastination!

How to motivate yourself to study

When you're feeling unmotivated, taking the first step is usually the hardest part.

Here are the best ways to motivate yourself to study, so you can be as productive as possible.

1. Discover why you procrastinate

Procrastinating on your schoolwork is a complex problem that can have many different causes.

Here are some of the most common:

You've convinced yourself that your homework is beyond your abilities

Putting off your homework is a way of rebelling against your parents or teachers

You've decided the topic is boring

You're waiting for the "perfect" time to start

The task has become so overwhelming that you don't know where to start

Understanding why you procrastinate is a key first step to getting motivated.

Spend some time reflecting on what makes you procrastinate. This will enable you to identify which of the following tips will help you the most.

2. Break the material down into chunks

A major cause of procrastination is that the task ahead seems overwhelming.

That's when you need to "chunk down". Break down each task into small chunks.

Assign yourself a certain number of those chunks each day. Suddenly, you're no longer faced with a scary task, but rather a series of manageable chunks.

A chunk might be reading two pages of your textbook, completing five multiple-choice questions, or finding four reference articles on the Internet for your paper.

3. Reward yourself

Every time you complete one or two chunks, reward yourself with a short period of relaxation.

It could be five minutes on your favourite smartphone game, a short walk, or playing the guitar.

Rewarding yourself with short and enjoyable breaks is a key part of the "chunking down" technique.

4. Create a study routine

We're creatures of habit. If it's a challenge for you to get motivated to study, you can put this principle to work for you.

Habits are so powerful that once you develop a study routine, you'll find it difficult to go into relaxation mode without studying.

How should you go about creating a study routine?

The first thing to do is to set up a study schedule (see Tip #14).

Be aware, however, that habits aren't formed overnight.

Research indicates that it typically takes 20 to 30 days to form a habit. So you'll have to put in some work before this technique pays off.

5. Be clear about why you want to get good grades

One of the best ways to get motivated to study is to be very clear about why you want to get goo d grades in the first place.

Make a list of the reasons you want to do well academically.

Here are some typical reasons:

I want to learn more and develop myself

I want to develop the habit of pursuing excellence

I want to become a more focused and disciplined student

I want to get into a good school or programme

I want to have a meaningful career

I want to provide well for my family and my parents in the future

I want to know that I gave it my best shot

I want to live with no regrets

Write down your own list of reasons for studying hard, and put the list at your study desk.

Then, when you're feeling unmotivated, read the list one more time.

6. Use a mind map to organise the information

If you're like most people, chances are you've been taught to use lists to summarise information. A classic example is to-do lists.

As such, it may seem natural to use lists to summarise the information you're studying.

But there are times when mind maps are more effective than lists as a way of organising information.

Why?

Because mind maps mimic how the brain works.

When you create a mind map, you're mapping out the way your brain has processed a certain topic.

This makes it easier to get a handle on the topic. It'll also make it easier for you to retrieve that information when you need it.

You can create a mind map using pen and paper. But if you prefer to do it on your phone, tablet or computer, you can use an app like SimpleMind.

7. Make a "boring" subject interesting

When you find it difficult to study because the subject is "boring", ask yourself:

"Is the subject really boring, or does it seem that way because I have closed my mind to it?"

As G.K. Chesterton once said: "There are no boring subjects, only disinterested minds."

If you think a subject is boring, try to engage with the subject by asking yourself questions.

When was this technique or theory developed?

Who developed it?

What problem did it solve?

How would the world be different today if not for this technique or theory?

If you ask the right questions, you can make any subject interesting.

8. Understand the topic, don't just memorise it

One of the keys to effective studying is to develop an understanding of a topic rather than just memorising facts.

In some situations, rote memorisation may be necessary.

But, in general, the more years you spend in school, the more you'll be expected to understand relationships and connections between different concepts.

This will require you to apply principles to a given set of facts or to draw conclusions from a given set of facts.

Understanding a topic is far more rewarding than memorising it. So this approach to studying is not only more effective - it will keep you motivated.

9. Look for gaps in your understanding

Try giving a mini-presentation on a topic to a friend or relative. You can do this in a formal way, or you could simply talk to them about the topic.

By doing so, you'll deepen your knowledge.

But you'll also realise quickly if there are gaps in your understanding of the topic.

As Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."

10. Study in short bursts

Research shows that we learn better when we study in short bursts.

It's called " spaced learning ", and the theory behind it is that learning involves the creation of memories.

Memories are formed through links between neurons. In order for these memories to become embedded, the neurons have to be left undisturbed for a period of time.

That's why we learn better in short bursts of studying. This approach gives the neurons time to "lay down" these new memories.

Read on to Tip #11 to learn about how to put this tip into practice.

11. Use the Pomodoro technique

If you want a system for studying in short bursts, try the Pomodoro technique.

Francesco Cirillo invented the technique in Italy in the late 1980s.

Using a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato ("pomodoro" means tomato in Italian), he found he could concentrate better by studying in short stretches.

Here's how to apply the Pomodoro technique:

1. Decide on the task that you'll work on

2. Set the timer for 25 minutes

3. Work on the task

4. Stop working when the timer rings

5. Put a checkmark on a piece of paper

6. If you have fewer than four checkmarks, take a 3- to 5-minute break, then repeat from Step 1

7. After four pomodoros, take a 15- to 30-minute break

8. Draw a line through the four checkmarks and start counting your checkmarks afresh

There are lots of apps to help you apply the Pomodoro technique and become a student who's better at time management. Here are some of the best apps out there.

12. Don't expect to feel motivated all the time

Strangely enough, one of the best ways to deal with a lack of motivation is to stop expecting to feel motivated all the time.

The fact is that no one feels motivated all the time.

So don't rely on feeling motivated in order to get the work done.

Sometimes the motivation just won't be there.

That's why you need a study routine and study habits, because systems always beat motivation.

13. Exercise your brain

To get motivated to study, you need to train your brain. Think of your brain as a muscle.

Developing your ability to focus is like training to be a world-class sprinter.

It's all about consistency and making gradual progress.

Continually exercise your brain, even when you're not studying.

You can do this by reading, thinking through challenging world issues, doing puzzles, or journaling.

The greater the variety of ways in which you train your brain, the stronger and more flexible your brain will become.

There are also various websites with exercises designed to train your brain. Here are three popular ones:

Just as with a physical workout, a key part of training your brain is rest and recovery. So make sure that you get at least 8 hours of sleep a night (many students even need 9 to 10 hours of sleep a night).

Nutrition is another important aspect of training your brain.

The brain needs certain fatty acids in order to function optimally. You can get these fatty acids from eating nuts, avocados and salmon. Other brain foods include:

14. Organise your time

The act of creating a study schedule is a form of commitment, so it will help you to stay motivated.

Here are some useful steps in creating a study schedule:

1. For each subject, make a list of the tasks you need to complete in order to be ready for the exam

2. Download a study schedule template and block out the times you have available each day to study

3. As far as possible, choose blocks of time that are the same each day (e.g. 3:30pm to 5:30pm) so that your study schedule is easy to remember

4. Create a daily plan which lists the most important tasks to be completed for the day

Review your study schedule at the end of each week.

Assess whether you're on track to reach your study goals by exam time. If you're not, adjust your schedule by finding additional blocks of time for studying.

15. Study in a group

Many students find it motivational to study in a group.

Of course, it's crucial that you find the right students to join the study group. These students should have the desire to learn the material well and get excellent grades.

I recommend that the study group have no more than four students. If the group is larger than four, it tends to become distracting.

Studying in a group is not only fun. It also gives everyone in the group a sense of accountability.

When you study in a group, you can make commitments to each other related to new habits you want to develop, or bad habits you want to break.

But the benefits of studying in a group don't stop there.

When you study in a group you can pool your notes together and get much better notes than any one person could possibly produce.

Also, studying in a group takes advantage of the fact that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. If there's a concept you don't understand, chances are that someone in your group will be able to explain it to you.

16. Make learning active, not passive

Passive learning is where you try to absorb information and knowledge. It's based on the idea that you're an empty vessel waiting to be filled.

But research shows that this isn't the best way to learn.

We actually construct knowledge by integrating the new material with what we already know and have already experienced.

So if you want to learn a new topic quickly and effectively, use as much active learning as you can.

Examples of active learning are:

Finding applications of the new topic in your own life

Doing case studies where the new ideas or theories are put into a specific context

Doing group projects

Reviewing and commenting on the work of your friends

Thinking of ways to apply concepts to problems you come across

17. Schedule relaxation

This may seem obvious, but when your focus is studying for an upcoming exam, it's easy to forget that you need time to relax.

Remember Point #10 and "spaced learning"?

We learn new information by creating memories. But those memories need time to be formed. That means having gaps between learning spurts.

In short, you need to schedule relaxation to recharge and learn better.

18. Exercise regularly

When you're focused on studying for a major exam, it's common to overlook exercise.

But, as far as possible, get 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

This is because regular exercise is vital if you want to study effectively and stay motivated.

Aerobic activity, such as swimming, jogging or walking, sends oxygen, blood and nutrients to your brain.

This helps you to think and concentrate.

Research even shows that short periods of light exercise immediately after studying improves the recall of new information.

19. Visualise yourself doing the task successfully

If you're having trouble with a particular task, visualise yourself completing that task successfully.

Sports psychologists have long known about the power of visualisation as a technique for accomplishing difficult tasks.

Visualisation uses the "theatre of the mind" to mentally rehearse completing challenging tasks.

It works by laying down neural pathways in the brain. When you repeatedly visualise yourself completing a task, it makes it easier to perform the task in reality.

So spend a few minutes every day visualising yourself successfully completing your various study-related tasks - especially if you find them daunting.

20. Remind yourself that this won't go on forever

Studying for exams can seem like an endless marathon, but it does have an end date.

Remind yourself of this, particularly on days when you feel overwhelmed or unmotivated.

Telling yourself that "this won't go on forever" will allow you to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel.

But it will also make you study harder, because you know that you have urgent tasks at hand.

21. Focus on the process, not the result

When you're studying, it's often difficult to see the fruit of your labour, especially at the beginning.

That's why you should focus on the process, not the result.

Did you complete most of your planned tasks today? Congratulate yourself.

Did you stick to your study schedule in general today? Maintain your focus.

Did you put your phone in another room when you were studying, so you wouldn't be distracted? Keep it up.

Remember, it's habits that you're trying to form.

If you get the process right, the results will follow.

22. Get rid of distractions

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's amazing how many students try to study with one eye on their textbook and the other eye on their social media feed.

It's almost as if they want to be distracted.

List all the common distractions you face when you're studying. Do your best to eliminate every single one of them.

For example, you could:

Turn off your Internet access

Put your phone on flight mode

Put your phone in another room

Mute your group chats

Use earplugs

Delete all the games on your phone, tablet and computer

23. If you don't feel like starting, set a timer for 5 minutes

Sometimes, the hardest part of anything is simply starting.

But the fear of doing something is almost always worse than the actual doing. Once you start, you'll find it wasn't as bad as you thought.

So if you don't feel like getting to work, set a timer for 5 minutes.

You can tell yourself that once those 5 minutes are up, you can stop work.

But, in all likelihood, you would have got some momentum going, so you'll continue.

I hope these words of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe will inspire you:

"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."

Conclusion

The keys to getting motivated to study are organising your time and work, and knowing how to use your mind effectively.

That's what I've shown you in this article: 23 tips for organising your time, developing the right mindset, and using your brain in the most efficient way possible.

(Download the free PDF below to learn 7 bonus tips.)

Follow these tips for studying smart - not hard - and you'll soon be on your way to becoming a successful student who doesn't procrastinate!
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Time management is a perennial concern for any student. Add work, family and social activities in the mix, and these responsibilities become even more challenging.

You're not alone in attempting to balance a chaotic schedule in earning your degree. According to a 2015 study conducted by Georgetown University, 40 percent of students ages 16-29 and 76 percent of students ages 30-54 years old work while in school. ¹ As you might imagine, if you're a student with competing priorities, it's incredibly important to focus on time management in college.

So, what can you do to better manage your time? We've compiled some excellent advice that can help you keep on top of your studies.

11 Time management tips for college students

Whether you're fresh out of high school or working two jobs while raising a family, these time management strategies and tips for college students will help keep you organized and your assignments on track.

1. Record all due dates and deadlines

Say you're sitting in class ready to leave when the teacher makes an announcement. There's homework due in three days and an exam in one week. As you leave class, you make a mental note to remember those days.

How often has that happened to you, only for you to panic the night before your homework is due because you forgot? Save yourself the late-night scramble and write everything down as you hear it.

"Even if you think you'll remember a due date or something you have to do at work, write it down," says Rebecca Holley, a full-time student and marketing associate at Edvisors.

Holley recommends going through course calendars and syllabi at the beginning of the semester and writing down all the important dates. Knowing what's coming up will help you better prepare.

2. Create a routine

Getting into a routine can reduce uncertainty about when and how you will fit in homework and study time on top of school and work. Create a routine at the beginning of the semester so you can adjust to it early, and then see if you have leftover time for other engagements.

Holley plans her day around work and school.

"It's not always perfect-sometimes you might have to stay up late or miss out on something fun to keep up with homework-but that's just how it is," Holley says. "It won't last forever and crossing that finish line will make it so worth it."

3. Use your tech for good

With millions of apps and games at your fingertips, your smartphone can seem like more of a time waster than a time manager. However, with some self-discipline, you can transform your phone or mobile device into an on-the-go calendar and scheduler. Set reminders to help you keep due dates and other important commitments in mind as you go through your day. Apps can be helpful too, with project management and productivity apps like Trello ® serving as digital to-do lists.

Tempted to check social media regularly during your study time? Try one of the many apps that block social media and other distractions.

But don't stop with your phone. Your computer and tablet accounts can also be organized to minimize potential distractions.

"Create three different users: one for personal use, one for work and one for school," advises David Bitton, chief marketing officer at DoorLoop. "On your work and school user accounts, have only the essentials you'll need to execute work and school-related tasks. Everything else relating to leisure and entertainment should be under your personal account. The fewer distractions you allow into your routine, the better you will manage your time."

4. Break down your workload with the Pomodoro® Technique

If you find tech increasingly getting in your way however, peer tutor and Nursing student at Rasmussen University Kristin Irvin recommends trying the Pomodoro Technique.

Invented by an Italian developer named Francesco Cirillo, this technique is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used to time his sessions ( pomodoro is the Italian word for tomato).

"The Pomodoro technique is like a high intensity-interval training (HIIT) workout," explains Irvine. "First, you choose the task you would like to work on, set a timer for 25 minutes and begin working on the selected task with no distractions. Once the timer goes off, set a timer for 5 minutes and take a break. Repeat these steps as many times as your like."

Of course, you don't really need a tomato-shaped timer to stick to this approach-any device that counts down from 25 minutes will get the job done. Even better? For those who like to have music while studying, you can even find playlists that stick to the 25-minute time allotment.

5. Take note-taking to the next level

Many of us take notes during lectures but leave it at that. Frank Buck, educational consultant at Frank Buck Consulting Inc, suggests students try thinking of their lecture notes as more of a rough outline or first draft.

"During class, don't worry about neatness, form or spelling," says Buck. "The magic happens that evening when you interact with those notes for a second time within the same day."

According to Buck, most forgetting happens within the first 24 hours of being introduced to new material. Re-copying and re-organizing those notes will increase your retention and understanding of new concepts. While doing this, you also pause to consider anything that didn't make sense during the original lecture.

"Look it up in the textbook or perform a quick Google search to clear the confusion," Buck advises. "Double-check spelling as needed. This practice is like spinning straw into gold. When it's time to study for the test, the notes are pristine. The time required for study is lessened."

6. Examine and limit potential distractions

Being realistic about your habits and preferences not only helps you establish a routine that works for you, but it can also help you when it comes to your distractions.

"If you tend to work best at night, there's no use trying to get all your work done in the morning," says Mike Grossman, CEO of GoodHire.®

Grossman suggests getting a clear sense of what activities you gravitate to when you don't feel like working, whether that's deep cleaning your study space, scrolling through social media or making plans with a friend who drops by. Changing your study location, putting your phone in another room or just closing the door can be the preventative measures you need to take to avoid wasting precious time.

7. Ask for help

One bit of time management advice that is often overlooked is to ask for help, says Stephen Light, chief marketing officer of Nolah Mattress.

"Immediately contact a professor if you don't understand something," Light advises. "Some feel awkward or embarrassed about asking questions, but it'll be worth it down the line. If you're struggling to understand a concept or lesson and don't ask for help, you could waste valuable hours trying to figure it out for yourself."

If you're feeling like your coursework covers concepts you already understand, it's a good idea to check if the program you're in offers competency-based education courses that can provide additional flexibility on where you spend your time in a course.

But time management means nothing if you're physically, emotionally and psychologically drained. Recognizing when you're overwhelmed and asking for help will serve you better in the long run. This may mean dropping an activity or reducing your credit load. Many schools also offer tutoring and other kinds of student support, so checking into any of those resources available to you is a must.

8. Keep yourself healthy

This may not seem obvious but looking after your health can actually play a huge role in successfully managing your time while in college. Practicing regular exercise can keep your energy levels up, resulting in a more engaged mind when doing schoolwork. Many also assert that getting adequate sleep at night can save college students time-this not only helps you avoid the time taken for afternoon naps, but it also can increase your alertness and decrease your stress levels.

9. Stay organized

Keeping your schoolwork organized can be a huge factor in saving you some time throughout the week, especially if you're taking more than one class at a time. If you have separate binders, notebooks and folders for each class, you'll quickly be able to find that sheet of notes for next week's test or the article you planned to reference for your big research paper.

Avoiding clutter isn't just important when organizing your notes and hand-outs. Be sure to keep your computer desktop organized in a way that always allows you to locate the files you'll need for each particular class.

10. Checklists are your friend

Printing or writing out checklists for each class or each day of the week can be a helpful way of remembering everything you need to get done. Try color-coordinating tasks by importance or subject (such as school or work) to help you better visualize what needs to get done.

"Make a checklist of all the major homework tasks for the day or week," says Vasiliki Baskos, teacher and founder of Learn Greek Online. "Prioritize them so that in case you run out of time, the less-important tasks will remain unfinished."

11. Find a balance

Life's stress happens to everyone. Being in school is no exception. Work gets hectic, family obligations increase and social activities become unruly. In times like those, it's good to step back and take a deep breath.

"Ask your family and friends to support you during these challenging times of juggling work and school, but also give them permission to confront you if they think you're driving yourself-and them-crazy at times," says Anita Thomas, senior vice president at Edvisors.

Giving yourself time to recharge is also an essential part of effective time management.

"Many people forget to make time for themselves, and this is a big mistake," says Cathy Mills, director at Net Influencer. Mills says that this time need not be lengthy-15 or 30 minutes a day-but it should involve doing activities you enjoy: exercising, watching an episode of a favorite TV show, listening to music, taking a walk.

"These activities that you enjoy will be a great motivation," Mills adds. "You will see that you will be much more productive and manage your time better."

Put these college time management strategies to use

Take the advice of experts and students who have been there. See if you can calm that chaotic schedule for a stress-free college degree. Of course, it'll take more than just solid time management skills to succeed in college. Our article " How to Get Ahead in College: 5 Tips for Success " highlights some of the other things you should do to stay on track for success.
¹Anthony P. Carnevale, Nicole Smith and Michelle Melton, "Learning While Earning: The New Normal" Georgetown University, Center on Education and the Workforce [Information accessed December 2021] https://cew.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/Working-Learners-Report.pdf

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in 2014 and has since been updated to include information relevant to 2022.

Trello is a registered trademark of Trello, Inc.
Pomodoro technique is a registered trademark of Francesco Cirillo.
GoodHire is a registered trademark of Inflection, LLC.

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