Learn to enjoy studying :)

Remember to study for knowledge and not study for getting good grades! This helped me a lot, and so might help you too…

Tips :

1)Learn the importance and value of education :

As a student, you should understand that studying is a path to what lies ahead in your life. Studying is a path to attain all your dreams.

Usually, students who have learnt to value education, tend to enjoy studying, as well.

2)Keep your study area organized and comfortable :

This helps you to concentrate better while studying by reducing unwanted distractions. Keeping all the required books, pens, and other instruments within reach help you to stay focused on studying. You don’t have to look around for any book you need.

3)Discover ways to enhance your concentration :

Concentration is unquestionably the most important attribute necessary to enjoy studying. Staying focused on what you are reading helps you to understand and absorb it. This is the essence of enjoying your studies. Therefore, it is absolutely essential for you to ascertain all the essentials that enhance your concentration.

4)To enjoy studying, prepare in advance for tests :

If you intend to truly enjoy studying, you must make it a habit to prepare well in advance for all your tests. You cannot enjoy studying when you are preparing on the last day prior to your test. This will make studying a painful experience for you.

5)Ensure adequate lighting in your study area :

Good lighting and relaxed seating are important for long hours of study. A comfortable chair and a good quality study table are pre-requisites for you to enjoy studying.

6)Ensure that your study area is free from disturbances :

Ensure that outside noise and disturbances do not affect your studies. Your study table must be located in a silent area free from all external disturbances.

7)Mark all important dates on a wall calendar :

You must mark all important datespertaining to your academics clearly on a wall calendar. This should include the due dates of assignments, homework, and projects. You must also mark the dates of all class tests, term tests, and semester tests.

8)Remember to take short breaks :

Taking short breaks during studying helps you in retaining more of what you have studied. Hence, short breaks are helpful during a long study session.

9)Manage your time optimally :

This can be achieved by scheduling particular time slots for study. You can schedule all other activities during the remaining period. During the time slots allotted for studying, finish your assignments, homework, and project. Plan to fit in your reading into these time slots, as well.

10)Stay positive :

Staying positive is necessary to enjoy studying. Think of all the benefits you can derive from scoring high grades. This will motivate you to strive harder in your studies.

11)Be prepared; banish fear of exams :

Make it a point to study every day. This will boost your confidence and help you in being prepared for assessments. You can banish the fear of exams only when you make it a habit to be prepared for them well in advance. When the fear of exams is banished from your mind, you will truly begin to enjoy studying.

Also let me share a simple and scientific way of studying and retaining a subject:
First read a small topic (it might take 30-60 minutes)Then revise it within 24 hours.Then revise within 7 days.Then revise within a month.Then revise within 6 months.Now it's in your permanent memory. You can now safely lock your notes in a cupboard.