Learning
Force of habit Setting up and sticking to an organized study schedule gives you the discipline and concentration to complete your tasks with energy and, yes, even enthusiasm! BY AILEEN CARREON
Do you find yourself constantly
cramming? If you do, chances are you don’t have an effective study routine. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have to resort to staying up late the night before an exam busting your brains trying to memorize large amounts of information in a short time. The best way to study is to develop effective habits that make the endeavour easier and almost automatic. This won’t just have a positive effect on your grades and school performance, it is also the best way to learn. With no effective study strategy, doing well in school can be a struggle. It may take a lot of time and effort just to get started on an assignment or focus on reviewing the day’s lessons.
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A study routine gives you the focus needed when you’re not particularly feeling inspired or your energy level is low.
“Good study habits help students with task management and time management. If they are able to take good notes, create to-do lists and have a regular daily schedule to do their schoolwork first before playing, then it makes it easier for them to finish their work,” explains Mary Joy Canon-Abaquin, Ed.M., founding directress of Multiple Intelligence International School. In addition, a study routine gives you the focus needed when you’re not particularly feeling inspired or your energy level is low. “Students need grit or the perseverance to do a task which is developed through good study habits and routines. These help students acquire the self-discipline and internal