Study Help

Study Help

Hello again bloggers! My blog, Nerds, Runners, and Animal Lovers, is a blog meant to focus on three things: school, running, and animals. So far, I've been posting a LOT about running, and not as much about school and animals. Since today was a Friday (a.k.a. Exam Day) I thought I'd give you all a few helpful hints and tips to help you with your weekend homework and studying. Obviously most adults will simply tell you to "get it done", but there are a lot of things that will help you through the homework. Below is a list of all the things I have found help with homework.

1.) Just Do It- homework is usually low on your priority list when Friday rolls around, but it is important that you do not forget what you have to do.

2.) Do NOT Procrastinate- this will only make it harder for you to remember what it is you have to do and may make it harder to complete the homework. Procrastination can also lead to lower quality and/or incomplete work in the long run

3.) Time Management- literally the MOST important skill to have in college. If you do not manage your time wisely you will cause yourself a lot of extra stress that may cause you to struggle with your classes

4.) Textbooks with Answers in the Back- ONLY use the answers to CHECK your work once you are done. If you do not know how to solve the problems on your homework, you will not be able to do them on tests and quizzes. This is especially important in mathematics and science. Math is never ending. Everything in math is related. If you do not understand one concept, you will not be able to move on to the next. Science is alike in that if you do not understand small concepts, larger concepts will not make sense.

5.) Give Yourself Some Incentive- Set goals! Do you want to hang out with friends? That would be a nice reward for finishing that essay, don't you think? It sounds like a cheesy way to get stuff done, but this is actually helpful. You could use "Facebook breaks" as rewards as well. Read X amount of pages, then take a break to browse the Internet. Hungry? Finish 20 practice problems on your math homework before grabbing those jelly beans!

6.) Stay Focused- If you have been doing homework for hours on end and cannot seem to focus, maybe its time to take a break. If you are having trouble staying focused for more than a few minutes, stop and think about what it is that is distracting you. First, check your surroundings. Is it too loud? Does something keep catching your eye? If this is the case, maybe you should move to a location that is less distracting. Other things can distract you too. If the Internet is open and distracting, close it. If someone keeps texting you, politely tell them you are busy and turn your phone off.

7.) Cold Turkey- If you have trouble staying off of the Internet and cannot seem to stay away from all of your social networking sites, it may be time to try out Cold Turkey. I found this program a few months ago and it changed the way I studied forever! I was constantly distracted by facebook and twitter. This FREE software blocks sites of your choosing (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc.) for any amount of time that you choose. That way, if you get bored and try to get onto one of these sites Cold Turkey will pop up and tell you to keep studying. You can download this software here.

I hope these tips helped. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please comment below this post. I really like to take your opinions into consideration. Also, on the topic of homework, if any of you readers have questions on specific subjects, I am more than willing to help. In college, I have tutored students in Biology and Mathematics. I am also knowledgeable in Chemistry, Reading, Writing, and more.

Happy Studying!
Danielle Renee ♥