Cultivating a study plan: Discovering a study plan that works for you
You too, can achieve higher score results by following these steps
Studying can be difficult and often you can find yourself drifting off task. This is where cultivating a study plan comes into play!
I delve into a structure, with tips and tricks that will enable you to get the most out of study time and help you achieve higher score results!
What is a study plan?
A study plan is usually a chart or schedule that allows you to block out time each day needed to conduct efficient studying. It is implementing a routine that ensures effective studying. This routine can vary person to person as it is all about discovering a routine best suited for you.
How to create a study plan:
Set your goals: To begin with, you must define your goals. Developing a reasoning behind your study is what will keep you on track with your plan and enable you to remain motivated. It is important that these goals are realistic and achievable, otherwise you can find yourself drifting off course and going back to old ways.
Ensuring the right programme has been selected for you: Make sure, whatever it is you are studying for, is something you want to do. If you are sure about the course that is for you then ensure the resources are also correct for you. This means selecting the correct textbooks, online resources, preferred method of note taking works for you as otherwise you will quickly be bored and will become distracted.
Limit your distractions: Whilst creating a study plan, consider your place of study. Where you choose to carry out revision ask yourself what can be improved? Is this area full of noise and a place where you can easily be cultivated by what is going on outside of studying? If so, you need to reconsider your place of study, and find a quiet area or a way of cancelling out your distraction. If you study at home on a desk, consider tidying up the area before study and removing any screens that are not being used for anything other than getting work done. Keep your phone further away from you to avoid you getting stuck on it and distracted.
Gather a peace of mind: It is important that you avoid approaching your studies being stressed and angry. You must approach it with a clear and calm mind. This not only allows you to stay more focused, but it sets you up to succeeding even more. I would suggest that you meditate for 5-10 minutes, just before you begin revising. This will allow you to collect your thoughts and improve your concentration. For me, I like to go on YouTube and find a guided meditation video to follow. Since attempting this, I have found that I am much more calmer and tend to concentrate much better on whatever task lays ahead.
By creating a learning plan, you are much more likely to achieve your learning goals. This is as a result of you being much more prepared and it sharpens your focus a lot more.
It has been proven by the higher education review that 'A study plan is more comprehensive than timetables because it defines a methodology to deal with the preparation, planning, and problems faced in each subject by an individual.' By this, they mean that having a methodology better prepares you for studying as you are equipped with a plan.
The benefits of study plans:
- Reduced Stress
- Higher Score results
- Better time management
- Increased Productivity
- Higher quality of work produced
"Strive for progress not perfection." - Unknown
"Studying does not suck near as much as failing does." - Unknown