Wassup readers as you all know I have finished my 3rd paper and have got one more paper to go next week...just thought I would share some effective ways of allowing yourself to be motivated to study while at the same time reducing some stress.
If within these two weeks you've told yourself the following phrases
"OMGOSH I CAN'T WAIT TO FINISH EXAM"
"gg...I really cbs studying anymore..."
"sigh i'm so tired I can't do this.."
"how come I take so long to finish exams when everyone else has already finished, it's not fair"
"why do I have to go through all these pain for??"
"How I wished I could just stay on and finish watching this world cup match"
"oh whaaaat? my lunch time is gonee? so fastt....awwww"
you're in the same category as me. I've tried out the following 3 ways and it works!
Number 1
Make short term goals and take short term breaks
NEVER study more than 1 hour straight, please, take a rest. Even if it's just a 5 minute break, it works. So it could be "I'll finish 1 lecture then take a break" or " after I finish 3 questions I'll take a break" , make your goals short term, rather than " I need to finish these wholeeeee exam paper before I can take a break". Be careful though, when taking a break, try not to take a break with relation to the internet, trust me, we're all humans, a "5 minute break on facebook" will NOT equal to 5 minutes and you'll regret later.
So best solution is to stay away from the computer, and only "reward" yourself with the internet only by the end of the day after you've finished all you wanna do and before you sleep. But during study periods, it's not advisbale to go on the internet.
The short 5-10 minute breaks that I have been taking are : visiting gladdi, go upstairs and take a glass of water, call/sms friends, go toilet, taking pictures of myself and my lecture notes with my phone, , switching on my portable heater and sit infront of it.
So long you go back to work after the 5-10 breaks, this strategy will definitely work to help you be motivated again.
Number 2
Even before your exam finishes, start setting yourself heaps of activities to celebrate and enjoy after exams
It works for me. Whenever I tell myself "gg can't wait for this to be over why do I have to go through all these" I will start thinking about the activities I would have for the next few days after exams like:
Thursday- Go Tim's House and watch TVB dramas
Friday- Gym + Friend's 21st party
Saturday- Mentoring and hang out with Jo
Sunday- church and Mahjong party!
The result you'll get from setting these plans are : "it's okay I can enjoy all these things after..common not long to go...think about all these fun things coming up glozza, you can do it"
I have been surviving my last month with these and it works!
It definitely gives you "something to look forward to "
Number 3
Most importantly, what else ? PRAY!
Philippians 4:6-8
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
also, good to have a verse that you can keep in mind to be motivated!
All in all, this works for some but not for all. Hope it helps!
All the best for all your upcoming exams!
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