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I often feel tired and sleepy while studying?

every day i sleep about 6 hours. But when i'm studying i feel very sleepy and tired. What can i
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First of all, try and get a good 8 hours of sleep.
While studying, you could listen to soft music in the background "but only if you are sure you do
not let the music distract you while studying".
If you feel your concentration span is for 1/2 hr. or 1 hr., do make it a point to stop studying and
give yourself a 15mt. to 1/2 hr. break during which time, take your mind off studies, walk
around, have a banana, splash your face with nice cool water, talk to people around you, do some
chores in the house, listen of music you like, try and not watch the TV as you may get carried
away and spend more time on your break rather than studies.
After this short break, get back to your studies. Read aloud, when you think you know your
answer, write it down, check it for yourself, relearn where you went wrong and write down the
corrections. This will definetly ensure that you are concentrating all the time and not letting your
mind wander.
If you still feel sleepy, go and have your 40 winks and get up fresh. Remember, there is no point
in trying to study when you are sleeply as you are neither studying nor are you sleeping. This
will tire you out no doubt.
So study, take a break/sleep and then back to study. Set a time table and feel positive of
acomplishing what you set out to achieve.
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sleep for atleast 7-8 hours u won't feel tried
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have some background music. eat while studying. study in a public place so you won't
sleep.
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 This could be a sign of eye strain, if it's happening mainly while you're studying. Go to a
good optician and get your eyes checked.

I also suspect that six hours sleep is not enough! Most people need eight, at least.

If you feel tired and fatigued in general, you should go and see your doctor and get
yourself checked out, for things like glandular fever etc.

It may also be that you're concentrating really hard while studying, and that's why you're
feeling tired. And perhaps you're more stressed than you realise over your work/exams?

Make sure you eat plenty of fruit and veg, oily fish, and don't eat junk food.
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Join the club...I remember dozing off plenty of times while studying in college. Heck, I
even find myself dozing off here at work sometimes while reading. Sleep more...take a
nap before studying, drink coffee/caffeinated soda.
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It is common. Use light, homely, seasonal food. Use more water.
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you're just bored.
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when you study, the calorie burning in body is very fast as compared to calorie buring
due to physical activity. it is advisable to have intermittant breaks of small interval
between each session of study. study for 45 minutes then relax for 5 minutes. while
relaxing, do not use bed. sit in the chair, close your eyes and try to re-collect what you
 had studied in previous session. try to do deep breathing. during your study schedules, at
one go do not eat heavy food. instead eat small quantity in three four time intervals. eat
light yet nutritius food. some people chew the chewing gum when they read. keep
changing the subject of study after every time interval. when you tend to feel sleepy, do
not read in sitting position. take the book in hand and walk in the study room or do
memory work by writing answers in scribbling pad. writing helps memorising things
better as compared to reading and reading. do not take too much of tea or coffee. some
people are comfortable studying late night some are good at early morning study
schedule. if you plan your studies well, you can achieve measurable results. and finally,
be honest to yourself and have a determination for study target. if you have these two
things... sleep, any other disturbance will not create problems in your study.... good luck.
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sleep sum more.
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Thats not your problem Mr.
There are 2 reasons for suffering from this.
one is either you have got thiroid problem
other is it shows your unwillingness towards studies.
for an adult its enough to sleep for 6 hours.
but in mid day jus take a break of 10-15minutes for a nap, b4 starting to your work.
"where there is a will there is a way"
"impossible itself says 'i'm possible'."
a small tip for you...
u jus choose certain sentences or messages or quotations that makes you inspire , paste
them in decorative way in your room, so that whenever you feel sleepy at study times, jus
see them.
jus try this.... you will defenitely see what will happen.....
easy to say n very simple but ........ keep ur way in practicle reasoning..
wish u Success..
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Teen Age students need around 8 hrs sleep every day. Increase the duration of your sleep
by two hours. In about a fortnight, you will feel less sleepy while studying.
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sleep for 8 hrs min. and u ll feel the difference
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You may have less interest in studying. i mean to say you should better to understand
what you are studying rather than just 'studying'.
The meaning of studying is 'be aware of something!
Be interested in being aware of .....
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I HAVE HEARD OF KAM CHOR
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JUST JOKING
Study Tips from Students
Updated June 25, 2010
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Hundreds of online questions and several timed tests. See what the buzz is about...
From using certain aromas, to meditation, diet and music, students have opinions about what
works for them when they study. These opinions are solely those of those who submit ideas that
are accepted, and are not necessarily those of ADPRIMA, and no claims are made by ADPRIMA
regarding their effectiveness. Below are study tips submitted by students from earliest to latest.
They are ideas that work for them. Maybe they will work for you too!
TIP 1 "Sometimes, if I have a study guide, I'll tape it to the front of my Trapper Keeper, so if I have any
extra time, I can glance at it." Jeny TIP 2 "For girls, when you study, have a scent in the room, preferably
a perfume or something. Then when you take the test, wear that perfume. It can help you remember
what you study because you relate the scent to the information. Of course you have to use a scent that
you wouldn't normally smell." Clarise TIP 3 "Listen to soothing, but invigorating music. I usually listen to
Beethoven while I do mindless homework like math, French, or science assignments. It gets your brain
pumping and flowing, and keeps you alert and awake." Jason TIP 4 "While studying, keep peppermint in
your mouth... it clears your nasal passage for fresh air. More fresh air means more oxygen to the brain.
Trust me, this really helps with memorizing and studying for school." Dennis TIP 5 "When having a test or
quiz on your notes (which happens quite frequently), take your notebook to your computer, and type all of
your notes pertaining to that chapter in that particular section of your notebook. By typing the notes you
need to know for your test, a lot of the information is displayed from your short-term memory to your long-
term memory. After typing your notes out, look them over and study in-depth... This always helps."
Dennis TIP 6 "Definitely listen in class, you won't have to study so hard if you actually know some of the
information beforehand (from class)." Dennis TIP 7 "Be careful about wearing too much perfume or sitting
near someone who does. The chemicals in some perfumes may affect your power to concentrate and
remember information." Shay TIP 8 "Depending on the type of class, taking notes on a PowerBook
computer has helped me immensely.
•It makes my notes readable & printable.
•My notes are saved in a retrievable place for the class and to use as citations for papers in other
classes-(make sure you date your notes for this purpose).
•Professors and other students think you are smarter and more attuned to learning, just because you
have a PowerBook in front of you, and will pay more attention to your questions. Other students will want
to share their notes because they can read yours.
•The process of recording lecture notes onto a word processing document makes you consciously
categorize topics as you type. Example: putting terms in bold type, putting concepts in italic, putting key
ideas in underlined form, and preceding subtopics with a bullet •. This process organizes the ideas in your
mind as you are doing it. The PowerBook is not helpful in Math classes, nor is it helpful in classes
involving a lot of discussion." Keith TIP 9 "Read over the notes a couple of times and then summarize it
in your own words. Writing it down might help store it into the long-term memory." Veronica TIP 10

"I'm recently starting year 12, I'm trying to get organized, I found your Tips very helpful. Though there are
many other useful techniques, one of the best is teaching others what you have learned. I found when I
helped others with questions I would gain a better knowledge of what I learned. I have also learned from
my experience from year 11, that just studying a couple days before is not really studying but cramming.
Therefore to gain better marks you have to study months before. Using flow charts, making notes
simples, that's what summaries are supposed to be. My friend also gave me a study hint, though yet to be
proven, she said the color yellow helps you remember things better, she always uses yellow paper for
studying." Anna TIP 11

"I have a TIP for you. Students should try to study as much as they can during daytime hours. When I
study, I usually try to study during daytime, From my personal experience, study during the day time is
much better than study during night time. I remember things better during daytime and I tend to not to
slack off as much during daytime. Sometimes, there are less distraction for me during the daytime and I
found myself more awake, even if I feel sleepy, take a 20~30 minute nap to recharge your energy. You
should only study everything at night only if it's absolutely necessary, (i.e., due to work, after school
activities,...etc.) besides, study as much as possible would usually reduce yourself from getting stress out
at night time. Best of all, it would prevent you from staying up all night!" Paul TIP 12 "I am currently half
way through my year 12, but I have talked to many students who have finished year twelve as well as
teachers for study hints. The things that I have already put into practice, and have gotten very good
results from is to write out my own study guide from the syllabus (this makes you understand the
concepts you are summarizing, as well as putting the information into your long-term memory.) I have
also found doing as many past papers with a time restriction extremely helpful, as many exams have
similar types of questions to previous years, and after doing the questions a few times, you get so used to
them, that the hard questions seem basic, because you are used to the style of question." Kristina from
Australia TIP 13 "I have found through personal experience that by separating all of my different classes
from one another by using different notebooks for each (different colors works good for me), I am not only
more organized but more likely not to wander away from that subject when studying. A friend told me it's
my subconscious. That I associate the notebook with that class and it helps me to concentrate on it
alone. No matter what the reason is, it helped me boost my grades tremendously and learn a whole lot
more then I had been before." Meranda TIP 14 "Keycards are great study aids. You summarize your
notes for the subject by each topic then you summarize the summary so that you have the key ideas and
points for each topic. These you write down on cards under each topic heading. Put them in a small
ringbinder and carry them with you. Then you can flip through them while waiting in a queue or waiting at
your desk for a class to start. These quick flip-throughs of all the major points keep facts alive in your
memory ready for recall in the exam." Jackie TIP 15 "This is especially for my geography class because
there is a lot of writing involved!
I've found that writing notes in shorthand (e.g. people=ppl) and going home that night while it is still fresh
in the memory and typing it out longhand on the computer helps to memorize or keep the info in the brain
because for people that constantly look up at the screen are rereading what they have typed. I don't know
if this is a good study method but it works for me!" Diane
TIP 16 "Always have plenty of lined paper around. Lines help you to write your notes properly and neatly.
I know it - it helps me!" Valerie, a student from Singapore. TIP 17
"A good study TIP that I have found works quite well is to read the material to be covered in a lecture
beforehand, and as you are reading create an outline, leaving plenty of space. Take this outline to the
lecture and add to it new information the teacher gives, highlight on it things that you already have listed
that are things she stresses as important. I type my outlines and type in blank lines using the underscore
key so that they are easier to add to and because it being typed makes it easier to tell the difference
between the information that came from the textbook and the information that came from the teacher. I
also list questions that I have at the bottom of my outline, with lines to write the answers on. If the teacher
gives the answer during the lecture then I write it in the space I have provided, the questions that she
does not answer I ask for answers to." Roxanne
TIP 18 Hello,
"I'm a college student. The Cornell note taking system works best for me. It is easier to understand the
notes on the Cornell paper. The web site about the Cornell System is http://www.sanborn.k12.nh.us."
Alexis (another link to the Cornell System for note taking)
http://www.dartmouth.edu/admin/acskills/no_frames/lsg/cornell.html TIP 19 "Don't play sport or tire
yourself before doing anything that requires thinking, memory etc. such as a test, or study period. Make
sure you are fully rested and relaxed. I made the mistake, and took me three exams to figure it out."
Fubu TIP 20
"The HSC is very stressing as everyone keeps on reminding you. While you are in year 12 many people
will be telling you what you should and should not be doing. The important thing is to get YOUR
OWN priorities straight. We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by
what we have already done. Only you know what you are capable of, so make sure your goals are set
accordingly, and not to what others believe." John T., scholar and entrepreneur.
TIP 21
"This isn't an effective way to study but a method that my dad taught me, and it may be of use to you. You
may already know it. Anyway, on the first day, you study what you learned in class. Then you read and
study about 2 pages of your text book ahead, but just briefly, so you have the preview of what it is about.
The next day in class, the teacher will teach the method, and you already know the basis of it, so it all
clicks and maybe you learn a little more. When you get home, you don't really need to study that much. I
don't know if you can get it by the way I'm explaining it. You sort of learned it the night before, and study
during the actual lesson, so you're always a step ahead. Do you get it? I hope you understand what I've
written. Have a good day." Adriana.
TIP 22
"Taking notes on whatever I'm studying and going over them really helps me out when studying. The task
of taking notes and writing down the material is what helps me, and reviewing those notes adds to the
repetition that's going on, which helps even more. Also, before studying try to get or already have enough
sleep, because sleepiness can really get you out of studying; it always does for me." Evan Agustin
TIP 23 "When summarizing a chapter of a subject, I type the information out in question format (e.g.
instead of simply typing "alveoli are thin in shape which results in fast diffusion of substances..." I type
"Discuss the structure of alveoli. How does their structure aid them in their primary role?"), then I type in
the answer and, when the chapter summary is completed, print a copy. A family member or friend then
asks me the questions and I give the answer. That way I'm not just making a summary once, but
completing the equivalent whenever I can nag anyone into helping me. It also prepares me for exams in
which they generally expect to you use your knowledge and apply it to answer questions." Alexis,
Australia TIP 24 "An approach to reading that works best for me is both annotating and the Cornell
Method. In annotating I can mark and highlight important information, key ideas, unknown words, and
interesting facts while reading. Using the Cornell Method, I can then organize the marked text into a
better, arranged, understandable form. These methods both save me time and keep me actively
involved." C.R. S.J. CA TIP 25
"My TIP is to increase vocabulary so concentration is not interrupted while studying, or reading. Words
that are difficult to understand will become more friendly if I practice using them." Linda
TIP 26 "Taking notes during class is very important, and reviewing them when you get home...and it is not
just the way you study but it is in the attitude you display...as long as you're a determined and a hard
working student, getting good grades wouldn't be difficult for you at all." Lea TIP 27 "A very helpful
studying TIP is to rewrite your notes the same day you wrote them, if its possible right after class. If you
do not rewrite them right away, maybe in the future you will not understand what you wrote. Writing your
notes a second time is also a way to understand the class lecture better. I have been using this TIP for a
long time, and it has helped me to memorize information and organize my work." Angelina
TIP 28

"For my personal TIP, I would suggest that students like me would make our own notes for every class
discussion. Because if we only rely on our book, there could be some points that are hard to understand.
Moreover, if we only listen to our professors, there is always a tendency to forget, knowing that we have
lots of things in our mind, and that we can't remember every single detail which could be very important.
One more thing, if ever we borrow our classmates' notes, for example if we missed a class, we are not
sure that their notes are complete or that their notes are all correct. It is possible for them to miss out
important details or misunderstood some explanations. Hence, we should attend classes regularly
because it's going to be our loss to miss a class and not others." Diana TIP 29 "My studying method that
works for me is to review my notes everyday and reread the topic chapter to refresh my memory. Doing
this everyday helped me prepared for my test by not cramming the night before exam." Loreto TIP 30
"My own personal study tip would be to listen to easy music but on a lower volume. This has helped me
study better because I’m not distracted by the words in a song and I don’t like studying in a extremely
quiet place so the music helps both problems. Sometimes when I keep feeling tired while studying, I
would chew gum or have a light snack with me (such as crackers) so I’m always chewing on something. It
always makes me feel more awake and I can study better." Cheryl TIP 31 "Before I started to do my
study, I make sure that I am not sleepy, hungry, thirsty, and don't need to use the bathroom. If I feel all
those necessities before I study, I take care of it first. This way, there will be no unnecessary interruption
while I'm doing my work." Edita TIP 32 "My own study TIP that has always worked for me is to lock my
self in the room and focus. With the only sound of me reading and no one bothering me, I can understand
the reading a lot better. If I start thinking about something else I get up and eat something then I'll come
back to it." Ricardo TIP 33 My study TIP is simple. I follow the survey technique in which I scan through
the chapters first, then read and summarize. I usually find a place where it is quiet (like the library,
backyard or any corners of my house) and comfortable. I also make sure that I put-up a sign that reads
"OUT TO LUNCH, COME BACK LATER!" Rose TIP 34 "A strategy that I employ for studying is to try
refer to my course materials whenever I find my mind going over concepts taught in my courses. I always
have my class materials available so that I can pull them out in the event that I find myself thinking of
them. I believe that my mind keeps working on things even when I am not consciously thinking about
them. Whenever I open my class materials when I find my mind drifting onto the topic, I find that the
concepts that were difficult for me previously are now very easy to understand. I'll then go on and do
some of the assignments for practice so I don't forget. It's sub-conscious studying!" Paul TIP 35 "The
study TIP I would like to recommend is to deal with anything that is getting in the way of your success.
Say for example, you're trying to study but you keep thinking of something else. Then do what you have
to do to deal with it and then get to studying with a cleared mind." Claudia TIP 36 I take three simple
steps in order to succeed in studying.
1. Play some relaxing music (whatever music you enjoy listening to) before studying to clear my mind of
everything.
2. Concentrate on what I'm studying when I begin to study, and do that throughout the process of
studying.
3. Review it over orally to see if I actually remember what I studied, to see if I'm ready for that particular
test.
Also, if the test is on Wednesday morning, I would study the night before, a few hours before I sleep.
Since it would be fresh in my mind. Then an hour before the test, I will study for a second time just to
make sure I'm completely ready. I've been doing this type of studying all my life, and it hasn't failed me. If
this helps you, more power to you. If not, well hey everyone has their own methods of studying. Whatever
works for you. Jeffrey TIP 37 Before studying, I advise other students to eat a light snack, nothing heavy
or else you'll be falling asleep from being too full. Also, it's very important to get rid of internal distractions
(something that is bugging your head, i.e. making a phone call, chores, picking up a few things at the
store)...do those things right away so that you'll be concentrating on your studies. Angelita TIP 38 My
own personal study TIP that really helps me out mostly is I find a quiet place most likely in my room, lock
the door so there would be no distractions and start playing soft relaxing music such as Kenny G. or slow
jams. I know for a majority of people music is the biggest distraction, but I am totally opposite. Music
helps me relax and concentrate. No name given. TIP 39
Before studying it is always helpful to me if I write at least a full page about whatever comes to mind. I
write about my day, things that are bothering me, things that inspire me, what I love/hate, etc. It's
basically a journal entry to release any thoughts that I need to get off my shoulders before studying, so
that when I do study those thoughts don't cloud my mind while I try to learn something new. It's very
helpful after a stressful day. After I've written down what I have to say, I tear it up, throw it away, and
study with a clear mind. Kristen
TIP 40 Part of good study habit is making a schedule, which will help you organize your time and your
thoughts. Having a schedule indicates your personal obligations, setting priorities, and especially it will
help you for studying. It is organization that helps with your thoughts be more active for any studies you
have to do. So remember write your obligations on your schedule. No name given TIP 41 My study TIP
is to make your own questions while reading and with those same questions test yourself, with this you
will find out how well you are doing or if you are ready for the test. No name given. TIP 42
My own personal TIP is to go into your room lock yourself in there and turn on a little music and start
studying. A little music won't hurt. Actually it makes me focus more on what I'm actually studying. I don't
know why but it works for me. Most people would get distracted but I recommend that. You should try it
sometime. Linda
TIP 43 I would like to inform students that time management is one of the key to succeeding in College.
Most important is the technique of the way to study efficiently and productively. In my case, The Cornell
system-note taking has helped a lot in the past as well in the future. The Cornell notes consist of three
steps. During high school I still remember the way it works. Step 1) Preparing the paper; left column is the
questions and right column will be answers just like regular note taking except the system works better
than other techniques. 2) During the lecture--record the notes in paragraph form. Make sure to get the
general ideas and abbreviating can save you time. 3) After the lecture, reread notes and jot down
the main ideas or key words. This way you can be organized to when it comes to reviewing your notes
when exams come. Marc. TIP 44
“I understand and remember more when I listen to someone else so for me it is easier to work or study
with a “study buddy” Virginia
TIP 45 Study TIP: I know people say 'listen to a little music while studying, is 'good', but this is not good
for muso's and anyone who has a fast ear to a tune - we get distracted, even if we don't realize that it is
happening... For years I listened to music while studying, and my results have improved out of sight since
I 'turned my stereo off' as such. It's hard to give up the music at first, but it gets easier, and it is worth it.
Alison TIP 46
My study TIP is that when you are studying and maybe your mind starts to wander try to look away from
your paper, textbook or whatever it is you are studying, and look somewhere blank like the walls or floor
and go cross-eyed - this help to cross your left and right brain over! It's also helps a lot in tests, try it! Kate
TIP 47 Drink plenty of water, it keeps the brain hydrated. A hydrated brain can remember more than a
dehydrated brain.
Of course do not go silly or else you will be spending all your time in the toilet! Daryl TIP 48
This is a study TIP for you to help remember important quotes.
Record the quote on your mobile phone or on a tape and whenever you have spare time you can listen to
it as often as you can. Soon you will be able to perfectly recite the lines. If it sounds too boring you can
always sing it and listen to it as a song. It might sound daggy but trust me it helps! Michelle K
TIP 49 I am an Indian student and I am in the tenth standard now. My TIP is "When you sit down to study
never think about anything else other than your book. Leave the world outside and come into your book."
Jassi TIP 50
My study TIP is that you should write brief notes or keywords onto squares of colored paper, and then
look at them regularly. Having the answers on the back helps you to learn the answers as well. Use
different colored vivids and bright highlighters to make it interesting. Try it! It totally works! Bruce
TIP 51 When you're doing math homework, and not getting the right answer for a problem. Or when
you're doing a math problem on a test and not getting a right answer, take out a blank sheet of paper
(preferably with no lines) and solve the math problem in as many steps as possible. Make your
handwriting big, so one problem covers the whole sheet of paper. when you write it really big like this, you
will be able to see where you were making the mistake, or will make fewer mistakes. It has worked for me
many times while doing homework. Mehreen TIP 52
When I study I like to recreate my notes. Colors and shapes help me to remember. Circling things or
highlighting works great. I associate the color or shape with the information and I tend to remember it
better (and longer). Danielle
TIP 53 Try to study in the morning because at that time, your mind is fresh and you can do more study
than you can do it during night. I works for me. Harinder TIP 54
Read – How to Read text Effectively
This method of absorbing material in three passes is useful for many students. It is a way of tackling each
section of the text in a specific and analytical way, with ways to test knowledge and assist a student in
retaining new knowledge.
The First Pass: “Skim” the text
Have your notebook, highlighter, pen and pencil handy for notes. It is probably best to have a separate
notebook for each subject.
First, skim over the text you plan to read in this study session. As you skim the text, write down, in your
notebook, the main headings or subheadings of each section. Leave about a half page of blank space
under each note you make. Headings and subheadings, or other important text, is often made noticeable
through use of bold, underlined or italicized text. Try to notice the main ideas in this first pass through the
text.
Second Pass: Focused Reading
This time, read more intently. Go back to the start of the text. As you read the text under each heading or
subheading, make notes of the main ideas. Try to list the main idea at the top, then list the more detailed
points in the text that support the main idea. Bullet lists of these supporting points will usually work well.
Don’t forget to pay attention to pictures, bar graphs, tables or other illustrative methods used to support
the author’s point(s).
Third Pass: Testing your reading
On a separate piece of paper, make a list of the questions at the end of each section which the textbook
authors have written for you to test your knowledge. Go back to the start of each section, and just read
through each section, one at a time. See if you are now able to answer the questions for each section
after you read it all the way through. Don’t try to do this with more than one section at a time, especially
with very difficult text.
If the text does not provide you with questions, you can formulate your own using the wording in the
headings and subheadings. You can see if you are able to define what each heading is talking about after
you have completed your third pass.
Explaining what you have learned to someone else helps you remember it.
One good way to review is to use flashcards. You can create your own to act as a study guide on simple,
ruled index cards. You already have the perfect set of information to use on flash cards from your notes
from the text. Your bulleted lists and your main headings can be used to create questions or “fill-in-the-
blank” notes or definitions of relevant vocabulary terms, with the answers written on one side and the
question on the other. You can also use the questions in the textbook as flashcards, with the answers
written on the back. Michelle, Australia
TIP 55
I'm the sort of student who gets easily distracted and it's a nasty habit. When that happens, I remember
that what I'm doing is for my own sake. Motivate yourself. If your mind wanders constantly, just set a short
time limit, like half an hour - then take a ten minute break (walk around your garden or
something, relaxing in the living room is a bad idea since there's the television and everything) and get
back to studying. It's better than feeling bored through one hour and not absorbing any material at all. It
works for me. See if it works for you. Kuki
TIP 56
At night, I place something I normally wouldn't in the middle of my floor, and while I'm doing that, I think to
myself that the reason I put that down is to remember to do my school work in the next morning or day.
The next day I see it and remember why I put it there. (This reason can also be to help you remember to
do something else the next day). Riley
TIP 57
I am a long time studier. I am a PC Analyst for a very Large Corporation and am climbing my way up the
"corporate ladder". I came upon this web site while I was researching for, "How many hours should one
study?" I found all of these tips to be very helpful and some what true. I know that everyone doesn't study
the same and what's best for one might not be good for another. I find that mixing and applying various
types of formulas helps me. Example: first, I Read the chapter. As I read the chapter, I highlight important
words, sentences, or paragraphs that refer to my study. Then I re-read the page, step-by-step (in case I
miss anything the first time) and write down in a notebook, the important parts I need (usually the
highlighted area). Then, when I am done with the chapter, I grab a stack of index cards and start writing
questions and the answers (on the back) that pertain to that question. It may sound like a long vigorous
study technique but believe me, it works. This lets me know that I have read, re-read, extracted important
information, questioned certain parts (Googled) that I don't understand, and finally reviewed the questions
on index. And for motivation, I listen to light music, thanks to Delilah (Radio host). Jeffrey
TIP 58 I find that whenever I sit down to study, I get distracted so easily and suddenly I am inspired to do
so many other things - except studying. So what I do is I have a piece of blank paper with me when I
study, and whenever one of these ideas come to mind I simply jot them down, so that I can do them at a
later stage. By doing this I know that I won't forget to do it - after my exams, so I can carry on studying
peacefully. Moira TIP 59 Always, always, always get enough sleep. Once you feel as though you've had
a good night's sleep, tiredness won't get in the way of your studies. If you didn't get enough sleep for the
day, you'd most likely spend most of your time dozing off in lecture than concentrating and even if you
don't doze off, you'll continuously lose interest in the subject and the next thing you know, you can't recall
anything that the lecturer just said!

And another thing, in the case that you prefer studying at night, that helps is to wash your face with cold
water or shower (wait around 30 minutes after showering to prevent you from wanting to cozy up in bed
and inevitably fall
asleep) and then study. This keeps you awake and your concentration level high. Kate TIP 60
I find this useful when preparing for essays or answering exam questions. I divide or "chunk" the key parts
of the question. I then describe each "chunk". In this way I fully understand what the question wants from
me and I don't wander off task. All the preparation has been made and I then just write the answer using
1 paragraph for each chunk.

E.g. "Explain what factors makes a successful student?" There are 4 chunks in this question (or it could
be 6?): explain means I must give reasons to show how or why; what factors means I must name
examples, e.g. reading skills, motivation, note taking, relaxation etc., makes means I must show when
and how improvements have been made and successful student means I must show how do I
know improvement has taken place. It works for me. Mike
TIP 61 Hello. I am a student from Singapore. I'd like to share two study tips.

Eating brain food helps to aid better studying. One example is banana. Have a brain food as a snack
instead of sweets or chocolates helps, as it contains proteins.

Another study tip that I would like to share is to do mindmaps. Mindmaps- a study tool that is highly
recommended by my school teachers and many other scholars. Start by writing a heading in the middle
and circle it.

Then branch out into subheadings and note down the points. It is recommended that using color
markers/pencils help as color helps you remember better (a science teacher said so).

When you jot down the points, use abbreviations and pictures to replace the words. This aids in
remembering the facts a lot better!

I use a mindmap for all my revisions and just need to review the important points instead of perusing
through those wordy texbooks. Oh, please do your notes first as you will be able to identify the main
points. I hope these tips do help students as it did for many others. Eloise TIP 62 An excellent study tip
for those who like to study with music:

Study to music that you don't know the lyrics to, or to completely instrumental music. It stops you singing
along (unintentionally too) to every song and allows you to focus completely on the task at hand.

Whether you're into classical music or (like me) not, Satie is pretty excellent to study to. Sagal TIP 63
In a psychology class I took, we learned that if study conditions are similar to testing conditions, you will
probably do better on the test because you are more able to recall the information. So I decided that I
would take my notes to the classroom early (the same classroom I would be taking the test in) and study
in that room for about 10 or 15 minutes every day. I definitely noticed an improvement in my test grades!
This is why it is best not to listen to music while you try to memorize- you wont be listening to music when
you take the test. If you can't study in the room, simply study in a quiet room with no outside distractions,
sitting in a chair pulled up to a desk (you will probably be taking the test with these conditions). It really
does work! Donna
TIP 64 1. The benefit of music that I have found is that drowns out distractions in the background (traffic,
phone ringing, door slamming, etc). If there is music on that I can enjoy, it keeps me at my study location
and able to stay somewhat attentive. This works for me because I am easily distracted.
2. When doing physics: I write down every complicated formula that I come across. As I progress further
into the course I get a better understanding of the root formulas and what is going on. When this great
revelation hits, the more I know means the less I have to remember, and so the complicated formulas are
removed from my notes, leaving the simple root formulas. Chris
TIP 65
I'm not sure if this was already mentioned or not. I like to use a tape recorder to tape the professor's
lecture (if permitted). I can then listen to the lecture until I almost know it by heart. You get word for word
content, importance, and the areas that you should most study. I am assuming that you have a portable
player and ear plugs and that you can walk around all day and night listening over and over again.
The other way I use my tape recorder is to record my reading aloud of my text. This has four benefits - I
see it, read it, say it, and hear it. I then walk around listening over and over until I know it. What is
interesting and a bonus is when you come across a question that you think you don't know so you make a
guess and often will get it right. All that listening is in there somewhere. Alan
TIP 66
Honestly, for me, in my history class, my teacher suggested that, when learning about battles, important
events in history, and other things like that, to make it into a story. hiSTORY. Making it into a story helps
you better understand the material. Also, when we leaned about the 2nd Continental Congress, our
assignment was to write a CHILDREN'S book on it. Using a simple vocabulary can always help you. And
making hiSTORY a STORY will help you remember better. And in my French, actually saying the
questions and the responses will help you remember them better.
Emily (8th Grade)
TIP 67
The absolutely worst way to study is by CRAMMING! Cramming is not effective what so ever.
Cramming just stores information in your short term memory for a SHORT period of time. So the best
method to studying is as follows:
1. Each day after your class go over your notes just for mere 20 minutes. Just reading is going to be
effective. Read notes out loud and re-write them either by hand or on the computer. Make sure you
understand what you are reading since this will help store this in your long term memory.
2. On the night before the test you should be ready for the test since you have been studying prior to the
test each day. This helps to cut down the cramming. Also, keep in mind cramming results in deprivation of
sleep which results in not being able to function at optimal levels during the test the next day. So, the
night before the test make up a practice quiz or get a friend to quiz you. This will allow you to determine
what areas you need to focus on. Also, keep in mind if you're still having trouble remembering a concept
come back to it after 30 minutes or so. Mandeep
TIP 68 I'm a gifted student, but I'm not so great in math. However, I've found an easy way to study it,
though it really only works if you're in high school. Please keep in mind that I'm from Canada, so it might
be different for people living in other countries. It can be applied to other subjects, too.

- First of all, know what you will be going over. Most of my teachers tell us what we're going to learn in the
chapter that we're going to be covering.
- Read over all of what your class will be doing. You don't have to do in-depth studying, though you can if
you want. I find that this helps me learn the subject better, be it math, science, socials or anything. This
way, you will be able to retain information given to you in class when you get to it.
- If the subject is math, and you know the pages that you will have to complete, do it ahead of time - but
only if you get what you're supposed to do. Otherwise, you might not learn how to do it properly. If you
don't get what to do, just wait for the class and ask for help if you need it after the teacher has explained
it.
- if you come across something that you sometimes get, but sometimes don't, do the question on a
separate sheet of paper. Print fairly large so you can see where you're making the mistake, then correct
it. Repeat it a few times with questions you've made up on your own and get a friend - one who knows
how to do the material really well - to check it over for you.
- If the subject is something else, write down questions on a lined sheet of paper. Answer them in as great
detail as you can without looking in the textbook. Then, focus on learning what you weren't able to answer
properly. After, quiz yourself again on everything.

I've found this works really well for me, though it might not work the best for you. Almost all of my
teachers give handouts on what we're going to be learning in a chapter before we start it, so I find it easy
to study what I don't know. However, if you know something really well already (say you wrote an essay
on it in a certain grade or something and you still remember everything on the topic), then don't study it so
much. Read over it once or twice every now and then, but don't spend a lot of time on it unless you forget
things really easily. Save the time to do something you want to do. Ashley TIP 69 Have you ever heard of
the phrase "sleep on it"? When you sleep, your subconscious pieces things together from your day, and
tries to make sense of them all. I recommend that if you are confronted with something that just will not
seem to sink in... try to cover as much material as you can, sleep on it (8 hours min.) and even repeat the
next day if necessary. You should find that after a good night's sleep, the things you learned from the day
before make more sense, even if you still don't completely understand them. This is why studying
consistently and ahead of time works better for a test than staying up all night and cramming right before
you take it. For knowledge to sink into your brain, you need to sleep on it. I find that the stress of making
time to study ahead of exams makes far less of an impact on my life than going into panic mode the night
before and most likely failing or doing bad on the exam and having to deal with that. Two hours per day
for 7 days is better (and easier) than an all day all night study session right before the exam. Mitchell TIP
70 When studying languages.. remember to pronounce each word CORRECTLY. Not only will this help
you when reciting for exams, but when it comes to spelling, you will improve tremendously with accent
placement etc. Adanma TIP 71 If your friend does not understand something, TEACH IT TO HIM OR
HER. By teaching it, you're reasserting what you know in your own head, and also if your friend stays up
to date with the current topic in a subject, he or she may be able to help you when YOU have troubles
next.

If you are studying a language (I learn Japanese), then why not try finding some of that country's music
online? There are free radio online streaming sites around the place if you look for them, and although
you won't understand all the words in a song, you will actually remember 'EXAMPLE SENTENCES' for
vocabulary or especially grammar points. For example, in Japanese I love and sing along with (found the
lyrics online too) 'Houki boshi', which has what I used to think was some very difficult and confusing
grammar points. Now I know how to use those grammar points with similar verbs, and my pronunciation is
'perfect'.

Also, if you are studying a language, why not learn a little slang by watching anime or movies in other
languages? It will not only help boost your confidence by knowing more about the culture and being able
to understand some useful little words that allow you to express yourself in more depth, but it will
DEFINITELY improve your pronunciation! *Don't watch too much, though! It CAN GET addictive!!!* It also
works for the 'example sentences' tip above.

Try getting two different text books (school-prescribed, or from a local library) on each subject. For that
subject, type a 'summary list' from EACH BOOK SEPARATELY, *only* writing things you cannot know
OFF BY HEART (i.e.. more than just recognition), then do the same with your class notes. When you
have the three different summary lists, ADD THEM TOGETHER. Delete repeats, and put them all in the
same word document. Then, save the file twice under two names. One of the files you leave whole for
future reference if you want to look at them all, and one you will be periodically reviewing and deleting
things you know by heart. Big help!

Ask your teachers for any previous examination papers - they will not only show you the STYLE of
questions, but they will show you areas which the moderators FOCUS ON for marks! For example, they
will show you to focus on stoichiometry, rather than on atomic theory, in chemistry. That means there are
more marks for one topic than another, so FOCUS ON THAT ONE to get more marks! Easy! Saves you
trying to do the impossible and memorize every single thing for each subject and topic. Also, LOOK UP
THE ANSWERS and **HOW** the moderators have written them. SAVE TIME IN EXAMS BY WRITING
SHORTER WORDS IN FULL. What I mean by this, is NOT writing 'avg' instead of 'average', because that
will lose you marks. I mean writing 'mean' instead of 'average', and so forth. This saves so much time,
and it is best to get into the habit of writing these shorter words when doing practise exams, so that you
remember them during the real ones. Amy from Australia TIP 72 When I study, I usually read it out loud
at least 3 times, then, without looking at it, write it out 3 times, and check if I'm right. It helps because
while you're writing it out, you're thinking about it and trying to remember it. Sharon TIP 73 Having a clear
goal of what occupation you strive to have in the future, and smothering yourself with it when you cannot
concentrate for that extra kick of motivation. For example, I want to get into medical school while I am
studying for undergraduate exams. I bought a lab coat that physicians wear and hang it nearby so that I
can look at it when I feel distracted to reassure myself that one day... I will use that coat to attend my
happy days at work if I concentrate deeply on my exam material right now. Also, I printed off a page of the
requirements for medical school (including the number of people that get accepted compared to the
number of people that apply) and pinned it above my study desk so I can glance at it and remember that I
need to maintain my GPA to get there. You get the idea....

Basically just have your goal and create an environment that reminds you of it and all its glory.
This is something that has really helped me through my stress breakdowns because it reminds me of all
the things I need/can have through hard work and dedication.

Last thing.. You can pin up some motivational uplifting quotes related to life nearby your regular study
area so that you can look at them on occasion when you feel it is getting more and more difficult to
concentrate. Stacey
TIP 74 One of my sixth grade teachers told me once to repeat everything my teacher said in a low
whisper to yourself and that after the teacher is done keep reciting as much as possible until you are sure
you have it in your head like a daily routine. This helps me and it's the easiest thing to do also when you
are taking notes. Your mind will be more focused on what the teacher is saying and you won't miss a
thing Jose TIP 75
These are my study tips:

Narrate whatever you are reading from a book to yourself, especially if it is a history lesson
you need to know. I am a sophomore in high school and I find that very helpful. Since I am
in Enriched Print for Journalism I have a tape recorder with me. I use that recorder
especially when I am reading an assigned book for class and record things I need to know
that are important so that way I don't have to stop and write in my book. I record the page
of the book, and what was important about that certain part so I can go back, listen to it
and find everything very easily if I need to. That helps me a lot!!! Especially with Biology. If
you are in a foreign language class or a class where you need to learn a lot of vocabulary,
use flashcards. But, color code the words. For example, for French words, if it is feminine I
write the information that is on the notecard in a feminine like color (pink) and same with
masculine words (I use blue). This is extremely helpful!!!!!!!! The best thing though is to
listen in class. Maybe you can record the lesson your teacher gives. My teacher lets me so I
take advantage of that. Be creative. If memory cues help. make a lot of those!!! If singing a
song helps, do it!! (I usually do that). If I know the test/quiz is going to be multiple choice,
I usually memorize the word(s) I need to know by remembering a certain word in the
definition that is most important until it pops out.

Don't cram!!!! That is the worst!!!! Be organized, and know where to find things in your
textbooks. Trust me the tape recorder really helps. Use the computer sound recorder,
record your voice when you are reading from your textbook and upload the file from iTunes
and put it on your iPod so you can listen to it before the test comes around. (I don't
mean cheat, I mean instead of listening to music in the car, listen to your "own
little summarized lesson.") Ymn
TIP 76 Study for yourself, not because your parents want you to but because you are the creator of your
own destiny. Abhi TIP 77
When studying for a quiz, test, or exam, always skim over the notes so you can get the idea of what
you're actually studying, then read through it so then it can help you understand the general topics. Or,
you can use flashcards. My teacher made me write like a whole stack but it actually helps if you're
studying. write the question on one side, then the answer on the other. study the answers, then turn the
whole stack over and just quiz yourself. just remember to shuffle the cards! Jazzy
Author: ashok kumar 31 Jul 2009 Member Level: Silver Points : 4 (Rs.
1) Voting Score: 0This is very nomal feeling of anyone in student life. nothing is
unnatural in this. To get rid off this hebit drink a lot of water, water use increases
oxygen level in our blood so we feel less sleepy. Always keep in view that study
room should have well ventilation. Have a habit of reading in early morning at that
time our mind is in fresh state.Do not be addict of tea or coffee for studying, while
feeling sleepy please wash your mouth with fresh water.
Last but not the least always have a interest in study, develop it as hobby not as
burden then you will enjoy life as well as study.
Wishing you a best of luck.
Ashok
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Author: Annapurna 31 Jul 2009 Member Level: Gold Points : 2 Voting
Score: 0Hi,
Even i was facing the same problem in my study life. I found out the solution for
myself. Test it if its work for you or not.
Whenever you feel sleepy, close that book(which you are reading) and start solving
some puzzle atleast a sudoku. so, your sleepy feeling fly away. After completing the
puzzle or when you feel that you are out of sleepy, start reading againg. It will work.
Try it. All the best.
Author: Gajjar Swapnil 02 Aug 2009 Member Level: Silver Points : 6 (Rs.
2) Voting Score: 2Hi,
well one thing is for sure that you hate studying, right? If not, its impossible for you
to feel sleepy while studying. Well, below given are some of the tricks that we used
to adopt and still do at times of exams to stay awake for whole night together.
Well here it goes.

Take adequate sleep before studying and never study after a whole day's work out,
its obvious you will feel sleepy on such occasions. Take a cup of coffee or tea
whichever you prefer. Dont, under any circumstances study lying on bed. Study on
flat chair with straight back. Remember, more the degree of uncomfortability lesser
the chances of feeling sleepy. Place a bright light source at the side of your study
table. Read changing subjects at regular intervals, or else it will bore you. Take a
short break after reading for long session, take a walk or something, freshen up,
listen to some rocking songs and do things alike. Never take a heavy meal before
studying. Play with your biological clock, that is once you feel sleepy, stop studying,
do nothing, and start your work after half an hour or so, now your body may change
its rhythm and believe the remaining hours as working hours. So learn to fool your
body rhythm. If still you feel sleepy read by walking, till you get tired. Last
important thing, go to sleep after studying, as sleep replays all the last events you
performed before it, so your performance will surely increase. GOOD LUCK, happy
studying.

Author: Kaushik 17 Aug 2009 Member Level: Silver Points : 3 Voting

Score: 0i think you are lacking minimal sleep, since you are in school , sleep for at
least 6 to 8 hours and concentrate on your studies rather than other things , when
you are concentrating cent percent on your studies you are not disturbed by any
distractions , even if something falls aside , so concentrate on your studies while
studying and sleep will go off
Author: Damodar 20 Aug 2009 Member Level: Silver Points : 3 (Rs.
1) Voting Score: 01)While studying hold a pen and paper along and try to jot down
the points that you feel are important or that would be useful to your curriculum.

2) Always place a bottle of water at your desk and have water at regular intervals.

3)Dont study on the bed while lying down. That is the biggest source of getting
sleep. Sit upright and study.

4) Take a washroom break every 45 min and after coming out have some water and
sit for studies again.

5) At the end of the chapter revise from the sheet where you have noted down the
points and then ask questions to yourself.

All the best

How To Avoid Sleep While Studying?

I can still remember when I was in college, studying during exams was like hell and what used to
make it worst was my falling asleep.
Exams are near and to get good grades, we decide to study for long hours. We decide that the
best time to study is the night time, but we cannot stop ourselves from sleeping while we are
studying. (Especially in subjects like History, Science, Biology, etc.) These subjects are too
boring to keep us awake. Then we feel the need to be awake to learn the subject. So, we are in a
dilemma. Let me guide you how to avoid sleep by these simple tips.
1. Sit on a chair with flat back.
2. Drink tea or coffee, whichever you like before the same.
3. Change topic if not interesting.
4. Keep all the lights on of your room.
5. Study while walking. That is, take rounds of your room and keep studying.
6. Drink water so that you have to go to bathroom every now and then. Believe me it works.
7. Try to study hard topics at high energy levels of your body, when your mind is fresh read
tough subject.
8. If possible study in groups, for students who live in hostels.
9. Try to read aloud, it helps when you make sounds. If you read in your mind, there are chances
that you fall asleep sooner.
10. Don’t eat a lot before studying. This makes you feel sleepy.
11. Don't eat rice before starting studying. This, too, is going to make you doze.
12. Don't study with a fan blowing in your face as it will dry out your eyes and make you fall
asleep.
13. Even after trying all these tips if you feel sleepy, and then go for short ‘Cat naps’ but not
more than 60 minutes, otherwise you will end up wasting your important time of study.

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