The document provides tips for studying effectively instead of pulling all-nighters. It recommends writing goals and timelines, removing distractions like phones and internet, organizing your workspace with only necessary materials out, and starting work at the beginning to get in a productive rhythm for focused, efficient study.
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Time managemodule
1. Let’s Go! Help! I’m pulling too many all-nighters and I’m beginning to fear for my mental health!
2. Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Intro Most university students will have to pull an all-nighter at least once to finish a project or cram for an exam We’d like to guide you through a better way to study/work!
3. Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Intro Write out your goals and timelines Having a list of what you’d like to accomplish and when you need to have it done by will help keep you on track as you study. Even for a short period of work, a good list will allow you to maximize your study time
4. Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Intro Take away distractions. Turn off your cell phone, disconnect the internet, turn off the internet and find a quiet place to study.
5. Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Intro Open all of the books you need and put away the ones that you don’t. Clear your workspace so that you have plenty of space to work
6. Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step4 Intro Start at the beginning and…. WORK! Sorry, but there is no substitute for focused, efficient work. The first 10 minutes are generally the hardest but after that you’ll find that it gets easier when you hit a rhythm.