Tutorial 2: Developing Sustainable Study Habits
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- The importance of keeping focused on your goals
- How to use time wisely during study
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Tips for avoiding procrasination
Making the most of the time you have
If you think that you have ‘no time’ to study, then maybe you need to stop thinking of study time in terms of 3 hours or more. While long time slots are necessary, medium and short time slots can be used just as effectively. A well-used 15 minutes is more effective than a wasted 2 hours. Different periods of time suit different activities. During medium and long time slots, divide your time up into 1-hour sections and take breaks. Try not to study for longer than an hour at a time, as concentration begins to slip.
Short Time Slots: One hour or less is useful for:
- reviewing lecture notes
- completing short readings (reading or listening to audiobooks/Bible online)
- previewing long readings
- revising for exams
- jotting down essay plans
- proofreading
Medium Time Slots: One to three hours is a good time for more concentrated study, such as:
- more detailed note-reviewing
- reading set texts for courses/ assignments
- taking notes from readings
- drafting/editing an assignment
- revising for exams
Long Time Slots: It is important to factor in breaks for long time slots so that your brain can stay focused. More than three hours can be set aside for:
- working on an assignment
- completing an extensive amount of reading
- doing research for assignments
- revising for exams
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