Thursday, October 19, 2017

How To Develop a Solid Study Plan



  1. Enumerate the subjects you need to study. The first thing to do is list all of the subjects you need and courses you need to study. Be specific. Writing your specific duties will help you have a clear perspective of what you are going to do.
  2. Determine what you need to do for each subject or exam. Allocate certain amount of time per subject such as time for reading, for reviewing, and study guides for your exams.
  3. Prioritize. Rank the subjects according to importance. This can help you know what subjects you need to spend the most time and which of them should get the best time slots. Assign numbers, give the number one to the subject that need your time most, put number two to the next, and so on.
  4. Break up your weekly study time. To manage effectively your available time for per week, divide your time into study blocks. A study block is a ‘mini-schedule’ within your overall weekly schedule. Assigning mini-schedules to a subject will develop your study routine and consequently build a positive study habit. Plan only for a week at a time and then figure out how your schedule works.
  5. Fill in your study blocks. Fill in your schedule. Write down the subject to study in each scheduled session. This will keep you on track and allow to to organize your study materials head of time. You can use a basic notebook, a daily planner or anything similar to write down your schedule. And if you have one, program your schedule into your smart phone.
  6. Allocate time for non-academic activities. To succeed in your studies, it is important to have balance between your personal and academic life. Reserve enough time for your family, friends, spirituality, and rest. If you have very limited time before important exams, consider postponing or canceling regular social or extra-curricular activities.
  1. Evaluate your present schedule. Assess your current study plan and how you spend your time. This will help you identify areas where you can be more efficient and which activities should be cut. If you are working, create your study schedule around your work schedule.
  2. Know your learning style. Figuring out your learning style will help you how you can use time you don’t normally use. You can determine if you can do some activities simultaneously. Can you listen to audio study material when driving a car or working out? or Do you just see pictures or watch videos to learn?
  1. Commit yourself to studying. The best designed study schedule will not guarantee your success in managing your study time. You need commitment, if you don’t commit yourself to studying, your awesome schedule will mean nothing.
  • If you lose focus frequently and often take breaks, put in extra time into your schedule.
  • If you procrastinate, insert in extra time before due dates.
  • If you got a solid work ethic, always complete the work early and create an extra spot in your schedule and use it to get ahead on any subject you want.
  1. Maximize the use of your off time schedule. When you are on your off time, get out, do something relaxing and stay away from your study zone. Look to your off time as a reward for studying, and as a way of recharging yourself. Make the most of it. This will help you resist the temptation when you tend to ward off your schedule and do something more entertaining. Making the most of your off time will help you focus when you get back to your study.
  2. Take short breaks and abide by them. Insert a break per study block. Stick to your schedule and take only the allotted time for breaks. Prolonging your breaks or taking an extra one will compromise your studying plans. Use your break wisely to refresh and recharge yourself. Avoid any distraction that could extend your break.
  3. Stick to your schedule. The reason why you designed a study schedule is to have a guide to follow. If you don’t stick to your schedule, then what’s the point making it, your schedule will just be a mere piece of garbage. Adhere to your schedule. Make a habit of looking regularly at your planner, once you have build this routine it will be easy to set yourself to study mode.
  4. Inform others about your schedule. Schedules are sometimes difficult to follow because some people in our lives distract us. People who care about us want to spend time with us. To prevent this, tell them about your schedule, if they want to take some of your time, they can plan around your study plan.



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