Everyone has their own idea of ​​the best place and time to study. Whether it’s your bedroom at night or the library after school, find a study space and a regular study time that works for you and stick to it. Set up your study space – Your study space should be quiet, comfortable, and free of distractions. It should make you feel happy and inspired. Decorate it with your favorite pictures or objects. If you like to listen to music or burn incense, choose a space that allows you to do that.
Find your best time, some people work better in the morning. Others work better at night. Work out what time works for you and plan to study then. Don’t study much later than your usual bedtime, pushing yourself in the evening can make you too tired to study properly.

Study every day. If you study a little bit every day, you will be constantly reviewing things in your mind. This will help you understand things. It will also help you avoid last-minute stress. Early in the year, an hour or two a night can be enough to stay on top of things. Later in the year, you may need to study more each day. If you’re having trouble finding time to study, review your other activities. Prioritizing studying could mean spending less time online or working less at work or giving your sport a little less time.

Plan your time. It helps to have some plans in place so you can make the most of your study time. Set alarms to remind you of your study plans. A regular reminder will keep you honest and your plans on track. Put up a calendar or wall planner so you can see it when you’re studying. Mark it with important dates, such as exams and assignment due dates. Use it to block out your regular study schedule as well. Make to-do lists – break tasks down into manageable chunks. At the beginning of the week, make a list of the things you need to have done by the end of the week. Make a to-do list at the beginning of each study period so you’re clear about what you need to do with your time.

Set time limits. Before you start your study period, take a look at your to-do list and give yourself a specific amount of time to spend on each task. If you don’t get something done in the allotted time, consider whether it would be better to use your time to continue with it, or to start working on something else.

Take breaks. It’s important to take breaks while studying, especially if you’re feeling tired or frustrated. Working on a task for too long can actually reduce your performance. When you take a break, make sure you get away from your desk or study space. Preferably physically – a walk around the block – can sometimes help you look at a problem in a different way and may even help you solve it.

source: youthcentral.vic.gov.au