Good Study Habbits to Develop

Adjusting to the academic workload during exam preparation can be difficult. The good news is that anybody can develop
good study habits to make studying more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.

Make these Good Study Habits a part of your studying routine and you will start off your learning experience on the right foot.

Good study habits to develop:

Here are X tips to improve your study habits:

1. Take often breaks
2. Find a good place to study
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1. Take often breaks

Taking frequent breaks has been linked to improved retention, greater attention, and energy boosts. Researches show that working for approximately 50 minutes and then taking a 15- to 20-minute break can result in optimum productivity.

2. Find a good place to study

When it comes to studying, consistency is everything, so try your best to make it a habit! It’s a good idea to find a place where you feel at comfortable and inspired to dive into an effective study session.
The atmosphere should be whatever works best for you, whether that is total silence, light background music, or more hustle and bustle . have a think about it and test out a few different locations. The sooner you find a study space that works for you, the sooner you can study effectively.

Not necessarily. According to some studies, changing where you study on occasion can help you retain information. This is due to the fact that learning the same material in different locations allows your brain to form multiple associations with that material, making it easier to remember.

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