Hello everyone,
Do you dream of scoring the highest marks in the class, but then you rarely take any
actions towards making your dream a reality.
This happens due to procrastination.
Procrastination means the habit of delaying and according to the latest research it has
been found that the habit of procrastination is the primary dream killer because of which
many students fail and individuals face difficulties in life.
If you are also one of those students who prefer spending time on social media or on
playing mobile games instead of studying then trust us you are harming yourself and your
future.
So to save you from procrastination, today in this video we are going to give you 6 tips
that will help you to never procrastinate again while studying.
So lets start.
Tip no 1
Use the 5 second rule and stick to the task for 2 minutes
Procrastination comes from the fear or laziness of taking the first step and due to that many
students avoid studying.
So to tackle this problem use the famous five second rule.
In this rule you have to count backwards from five to one and after that without giving
any thought you have to start studying.
Because if you don't move within five seconds your brain will kill the idea and you will
talk yourself out of studying.
Once you sit to study then imply the rule of 2 minutes.
According to this rule you have to stick to the task for 2 minutes without distracting
yourself.
If you successfully complete the starting 2 minutes then trust us you will be able to
concentrate better on studies and you will be able to get the most out of your study
session.
So, do imply this tip.
Tip no 2
Multitasking is making you dumb.
You must have heard from many students that they do many things at one time.
But trust us they are lying to you because human beings are actually not set up for multitasking.
In fact multitasking makes us dumber.
To prove this a research was conducted and it was found that multitasking reduces the
IQ level more than losing a night’s sleep.
Also it has been found that students who multitask while studying forget half the information
they have studied till the exam.
We know now you must be thinking if multitasking makes us dumber than what is the answer.
Focus, Yes you heard it right focus.
If you really want to study effectively without procrastinating then focus on one thing at
a time.
So before starting your studies, prioritize what you want to study and stick to a single
task.
Tip no 3
Set Deadlines.
Many students do sit to study but they are not able to study effectively.
This happens because they study without setting any deadline.
So, if you really want to avoid procrastination at any cost then start setting deadlines before
the study session.
For that, take a sheet of paper and write down all the topics you wish to accomplish
and then set a deadline to each task.
This tip is very much beneficial because when a student sets deadlines he is able to complete
the task faster.
It is because deadlines create a sense of urgency, it gives clarity of what a student
has to accomplish and by when he has to accomplish.
So to avoid procrastination, set deadlines but remember don't just set deadlines.
Accomplish the task in the set deadlines.
Doing this will not only help you to cover the syllabus faster but it will also give
you a boost of motivation which will help you to accomplish the remaining tasks quickly.
Tip no 4
Follow pomodoro technique and avoid procrastination.
As I told you earlier, fear and laziness are the main reasons due to which students procrastinate
their studies.
See if you imply the 3 tips that we have told, then trust us you will be able to start studying
but as usual after some time you will feel lazy and due to that you will start procrastinating
studies.
So if you wish to continue your study session then use pomodoro technique.
This technique is a scientifically proven method for fighting procrastination while
studying.
In this technique a student has to study for 25 minutes and after that he can take a small
break of 5 minutes.
But remember in those 5 minutes, don't use mobile phones for browsing on social media
or for watching videos.
Instead use those 5 minutes in doing some exercise or for planning about your next session.
This technique is effective because it improves memory and recall.
Also, after the break you will be freshed and more productive.
Tip no 5
Banish all the interruptions.
Distractions is another reason due to which students start procrastinating their studies.
In recent research it has been proven that the majority of the students studying get
distracted due to social media notifications and due to other distractions.
So if you really want to study effectively then banish all the distractions.
Means sit in a place where there is zero distraction and put your mobile phones away.
In case you require your phone for the studies then turn off all the social media notifications.
But if it is not required then keep the mobile phone on silent and keep it in a different
room or give it to your parents till you finish your study sessions.
Doing this will help you to concentrate better on studies and also it will help you to maintain
the productivity level.
Tip no 6
Be kind to yourself
In a recent study it has been found out that beating yourself and going harsh on yourself
will make the procrastination worse.
So be kind to yourself and imply these tips in your life.
At first you will feel uncomfortable but trust us after 1 month you will get use to it and
you will be able to study effectively.
So, these were the 6 simple steps that you can imply to fight procrastination while studying.
Also if your exams are coming and you want to know how to study during the exam then
do click on this video.
Thank You.