Studying daily

During term-time I'm quite good at making myself study, but I have to admit I haven't done anything since the holidays started! What I (try) to do is go over the lecture notes before the lecture itself (if they're available online) or afterwards. I try to look up things I don't understand, or that are interesting, and make sure my notes are tidy and organised. I try to keep myself interested by watching things like documentaries relevant to wildlife conservation etc (I'm studying zoology) and reading relevant news. But honestly, a lot of the time I can't motivate myself either. One helpful thing I've found, is I downloaded an add-on called 'Rescue time' and you tell it "I want to study x hours a day" or I want to have less than x hours a day wasted" etc etc, and it tracks how you use your computer - I feel motivated to try and stick to my goals/beat other people's productivity values then.

Hi! Wow, your friends study everyday? How do they manage that? I also don't study everyday like you. I study when I have to, when there's an exam coming, or if I have a report or something. I think that's normal. Because there is pressure to study when an exam is coming so we are motivated to study. I do remember some times when I studied even without exams when I was in college. I often go to the library to read some books. I guess the motivation I had back then was to avoid getting embarrassed in the class if the professor called my name and asked me a question that I wouldn't be able to answer. So I really had to study then even without exams.

Basically, when I was in grade 7 my class teacher was really nice. She once spent some time teaching us how we were to study to do well in school. She made us draw in our diary a table with columns and rows. Over there, we put dates and time for each course we had. She told use to use this like a schedule for studying. I followed her advice and ended up becoming 3rd best student in the class. I swear it works. All you have to do is spend at least half an hour on each course. But to keep away from boredom, you have to make sure that you do not repeat the same course everyday. When I went to high school I got lazy and so I did not study like that anymore. My grades were still great, but studying was no more fun. I should have actually carried on using a schedule. My boyfriend did it in university and he ended up graduating with honors. But his style was a bit too strict and it is definitely not for everyone. He used to motivate himself to study by staying in the library of our school from 3pm to 9pm. He said to me that over there there was no comfort of bed and television. That is why, he was able to concentrate better.

I am exactly the same as you! We are given lectures constantly about how we should be studying continuously, but I also find it impossible to motivate myself to keep on top of things unless exams are approaching! Wish I could help you but I also have no idea how people find the self discipline to study every day..

yes daily studies is very good habit. you try to compete with your friends and motivate yourself for your daily studies. this is a good way to concentrate on your studies.

I find it can be hard. If you organize yourself well and take notes when you can and where you should, just revising for an hour through out the day isn't that hard. Have to catch a bus? study while you're waiting. Eating dinner? study while you eat. Normally read before you go to bed? Switch it so that you read for half an hour, and study for half an hour.

I think I am more like you, and find it hard to motivate myself to study unless I'm forced to. But i don't think we're alone!

I don't think there is a study technique that works for all people. You have to discover what works for you (based on your abilities and habits) and see what is effective for you. Some people can manage not to study everyday, some people need to study everyday. Be honest and assess yourself where you belong. But, if you really want to study everyday, maybe you could find ways to make your notes attractive for you. If you get distracted easily, stay away from distractions like your computer, the TV, etc. If you find studying at the library helpful, then do so (in my case, when I studied at the library, I ended up sleeping).

To motivate yourself in studying. First make it a hobby, in order to be part of your daily life. Spend at least time to rest and relax. Have a good inspiration. And lastly have a good place to study.