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03 Mar 2023, 06:19
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Dear Gmat Club Members,
Following is a list of strategies that help a lot while Studying, Especially when we feel to procrastinate.
Feel Free to add your own below
1)Close your eyes and breathe
You should use this technique when you are not feeling like studying. close your eyes; breath deeply, filling your lungs; keep the air in for 2-3 seconds; and breathe out slowly. Repeat this 2 or 3 times,
2) Take the smallest step first
if you have been a serial procrastinator, you’ll never go beyond step 1.
When you don’t feel you are in the mood to start your GMAT preparation, don’t plan for a full-throttle preparation session of 4-5 hours. Start with a topic you are familiar with and do it for just half an hour. When you take a small step, your brain is directed to focus
3)Use the Pomodoro Technique
Choose a single task to focus on.
Set a timer for 25 minutes and work only on your selected task.
After 25 minutes take a five-minute break.
Repeat steps 1-3 four times.
Take a longer break of about 15 to 30 minutes.
4)Schedule ‘procrastination time for yourself
This is truly useful. During this time you can use Instagram, Facebook, or do whatever activity you want.
This is well deserved after the effort you are going to put in while studying
5)Make a study plan for your Day
To reach your target score you need an efficient way of preparing. The most efficient way is to make a study plan. If you cannot make a study plan for yourself consider GmatNinja Study Plan
6Use positive thinking
Thinking negatively can be very counter-productive and distract you from the task at hand. It is important to practice positive thinking during the months of preparation.
You can also read debriefs about Successful Students to Keep Going
7Stick to your timetables
A big part of being prepared for the GMAT is being honest with yourself. Try the "5 More" rule. Sometimes, it is necessary to play mind games with yourself to ensure that you’ll study. Tell yourself to do only five more things or five more minutes before quitting. Once you've finished those, “do another five”. Breaking tasks up into smaller chunks makes things easier for those with shorter concentration spans and it keeps your mind going longer.
8)Be aware of when you tend to lose your concentration and Get rid of distractions.
Being aware of when you are not focused and need to do something to increase your level of concentration is essential. You should study what you typically do when you are distracted: do you look out the window? or do you look at your phone? After you become familiar with your patterns, practice stopping yourself before your day-dreaming progresses
9)Eat a snack.
Nutrition is key to keeping you awake and motivated to study. Have a snack nearby. Try to keep it to something simple, like a handful of nuts, blueberries, or dark chocolate. Keep water nearby, too;
10)Exercise to decompress.
Exercising does wonders for the body and the brain. Exercise helps with memory, mood, alertness, and feeling. Do stretches that work out areas of your body that might have grown stiff during your study session. Touch your toes. Lift small weights. Go for a jog.
Following is a list of strategies that help a lot while Studying, Especially when we feel to procrastinate.
Feel Free to add your own below
1)Close your eyes and breathe
You should use this technique when you are not feeling like studying. close your eyes; breath deeply, filling your lungs; keep the air in for 2-3 seconds; and breathe out slowly. Repeat this 2 or 3 times,
2) Take the smallest step first
if you have been a serial procrastinator, you’ll never go beyond step 1.
When you don’t feel you are in the mood to start your GMAT preparation, don’t plan for a full-throttle preparation session of 4-5 hours. Start with a topic you are familiar with and do it for just half an hour. When you take a small step, your brain is directed to focus
3)Use the Pomodoro Technique
Choose a single task to focus on.
Set a timer for 25 minutes and work only on your selected task.
After 25 minutes take a five-minute break.
Repeat steps 1-3 four times.
Take a longer break of about 15 to 30 minutes.
4)Schedule ‘procrastination time for yourself
This is truly useful. During this time you can use Instagram, Facebook, or do whatever activity you want.
This is well deserved after the effort you are going to put in while studying
5)Make a study plan for your Day
To reach your target score you need an efficient way of preparing. The most efficient way is to make a study plan. If you cannot make a study plan for yourself consider GmatNinja Study Plan
6Use positive thinking
Thinking negatively can be very counter-productive and distract you from the task at hand. It is important to practice positive thinking during the months of preparation.
You can also read debriefs about Successful Students to Keep Going
7Stick to your timetables
A big part of being prepared for the GMAT is being honest with yourself. Try the "5 More" rule. Sometimes, it is necessary to play mind games with yourself to ensure that you’ll study. Tell yourself to do only five more things or five more minutes before quitting. Once you've finished those, “do another five”. Breaking tasks up into smaller chunks makes things easier for those with shorter concentration spans and it keeps your mind going longer.
8)Be aware of when you tend to lose your concentration and Get rid of distractions.
Being aware of when you are not focused and need to do something to increase your level of concentration is essential. You should study what you typically do when you are distracted: do you look out the window? or do you look at your phone? After you become familiar with your patterns, practice stopping yourself before your day-dreaming progresses
9)Eat a snack.
Nutrition is key to keeping you awake and motivated to study. Have a snack nearby. Try to keep it to something simple, like a handful of nuts, blueberries, or dark chocolate. Keep water nearby, too;
10)Exercise to decompress.
Exercising does wonders for the body and the brain. Exercise helps with memory, mood, alertness, and feeling. Do stretches that work out areas of your body that might have grown stiff during your study session. Touch your toes. Lift small weights. Go for a jog.
03 Mar 2023, 15:37
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Scheduling "study slots" may be helpful as well. Perhaps you find studying from 6 am to 8 am better, for example, because there are fewer distractions.
04 Mar 2023, 00:36
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Good list.
I'm going to try using the "close your eyes and breathe" approach regularly. It seems to help me.
I'm going to try using the "close your eyes and breathe" approach regularly. It seems to help me.
