Exams are just around the corner if they haven't started already, and exam season means intense studying which well honestly, just translates into procrastination and feeling guilty about doing nothing. And probably ends with you questioning what you're doing with your life. Trust me you're not alone in this one. Now that you are here, probably procrastinating, might as well see why you're not studying and try to fix it...
DISCLAIMER: I found this post online on instagram from @i_changed_myusername , and thought everyone needs to see this.
If you realize you've been studying for hours: grab a snack to refuel your body and watch a sitcom to refuel your brain. Then back to the books.
If you're feeling stressed out: take some deep breaths, text your friends, maybe stare at a wall for a few minutes. Gather yourself.
If you can't seem to focus: Get moving and get outside. Take out the garbage, check your mailbox, maybe walk your dog. Just get moving and get fresh air. It'll help bring you back.
If there's something else going on in your life and you can't get it off your mind: write down what's going through your head, sort of like a diary entry. It'll help you work things out.
If you're mentally and physically exhausted: set a timer for 25-30 minutes and take a nap. Any longer and you'll hit REM and you'll wake up feeling just as tired. Once you wake up, get some caffeine in you.
If the material is boring as hell: Find another way to study. see if there's a crash course video online about it or draw out what you're trying to learn in diagrams and pictures to make it fun.
If people around you won't shut up: listen to some music. Soundtrack and classical music is always good because they won't absorb you as much as music with lyrics. White noise (like ocean waves, raindrops, etc.) also works.
If you only half understand a concept: call/message a friend who's not in the class and try to teach the material to them. This will help you mentally work through the material and will help you remember it as well.
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Good luck to everyone giving their MYP exams!