study motivation

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can anyone give me any study motivation tips? i have my mocks in under a month, and i’m currently doing a level sociology & law but then my criminology mock is shortly after. but both of my sociology & law are on the same day… i need motivation to revise, and need a way which is the best way to process the information?

Reply 1

University of Bath

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Hello!

Totally normal to feel demotivated - worry not, you are 100% not alone! Here's a few tips that helped me through A Levels:

1.

Set small goals - aim to study 1-2 topics per day from 2 of your subjects. Perhaps stay behind in the sixth form common room or library to do this after classes for an hour before going home. It will all add up.

2.

Make revision fun - have tic tacs at the side of you, sit with friends in a group if this helps, and draw spider diagrams to start your revision as this can be a good, easy way of gathering info together before starting past paper questions.

3.

Use the Pomodoro Method. Basically, don't be sat studying for more than an hour at once. Do 50 mins, then have a ten minute break to watch some TV, watch the birds outside, grab a coffee, chat to family/friends. Taking regular breaks in between going over content is a scientifically proven way to help you consolidate the information.

4.

Teach your subjects to someone else - family members are great for this 🙂 this is fun and different way to revise and is one of the best ways to improve your retention.

5.

Draw elephants. I know this sounds daft, but drawing an elephant in a page of your diary per subject, splitting it into bits labelled with each topic you want to revise and colouring them in when you've gone over them is a great way to track your progress.

6.

Reward yourself after a day of good work. Take a little bit of time each day and a day at the weekend to do things you enjoy - read a book, listen to music, meet with friends. Its important that you have something to look forward to after your work as this can be motivating 🙂

I hope this helps! Let us know if you need any more tips and best of luck, you've got this.

Holly
University of Bath

Reply 2

BCU Student Rep

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by izzybfc

can anyone give me any study motivation tips? i have my mocks in under a month, and i’m currently doing a level sociology & law but then my criminology mock is shortly after. but both of my sociology & law are on the same day… i need motivation to revise, and need a way which is the best way to process the information?

Hi @izzybfc,

I often go through dips in motivation, and here are just a few things I do on my own to get me back on track. Whenever, I find myself pushing things back of procrastinating, I'll always think about my end goal. I constantly need to remind myself why I'm doing this, visualising my future success helps me push through. If you’re struggling to start a task, tell yourself you’ll just do 5 minutes. Once you begin, you’ll often find it easier to keep going.

This one might not be as easy but, I find that mixing up my study spaces help a lot. A change of environment (library, café, different room) can help keep things fresh and improve my focus.

Rooting for you!
Danish
BCU Student Rep

Reply 3

jasmineva3128

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Hi,

When I'm demotivated I find it helpful to remember my end goal. Something that helps me with this is having a study Pinterest board.

I also find it motivating to watch study videos on YouTube. My favourite channels are Breanna Quan, Fayefilms, and Amy Cheah (who is also doing her A-levels right now).

I find making a study timetable useful. Sometimes my timetable is 'study _ subject for 2 hours' and other times my timetable is more of a rough to-do list. It depends on how focused I feel.

Finally, I find it helpful to set and celebrate smaller goals, e.g. revising an entire topic means I can reward myself with chocolate, or finishing my to-do list for today means I can read a book.

Reply 4

izzybfc

OP

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Original post

by University of Bath

Hello!
Totally normal to feel demotivated - worry not, you are 100% not alone! Here's a few tips that helped me through A Levels:

1.

Set small goals - aim to study 1-2 topics per day from 2 of your subjects. Perhaps stay behind in the sixth form common room or library to do this after classes for an hour before going home. It will all add up.

2.

Make revision fun - have tic tacs at the side of you, sit with friends in a group if this helps, and draw spider diagrams to start your revision as this can be a good, easy way of gathering info together before starting past paper questions.

3.

Use the Pomodoro Method. Basically, don't be sat studying for more than an hour at once. Do 50 mins, then have a ten minute break to watch some TV, watch the birds outside, grab a coffee, chat to family/friends. Taking regular breaks in between going over content is a scientifically proven way to help you consolidate the information.

4.

Teach your subjects to someone else - family members are great for this 🙂 this is fun and different way to revise and is one of the best ways to improve your retention.

5.

Draw elephants. I know this sounds daft, but drawing an elephant in a page of your diary per subject, splitting it into bits labelled with each topic you want to revise and colouring them in when you've gone over them is a great way to track your progress.

6.

Reward yourself after a day of good work. Take a little bit of time each day and a day at the weekend to do things you enjoy - read a book, listen to music, meet with friends. Its important that you have something to look forward to after your work as this can be motivating 🙂

I hope this helps! Let us know if you need any more tips and best of luck, you've got this.
Holly
University of Bath

thankyou so much!! i love the pomodoro method but the thing is i just keep going and don’t take breaks, i’ll try to do a break every 25 minutes, a 5 minute one. do you draw a big elephant or a little elephant? and i love to read so it would be an amazing reward!

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izzybfc

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by BCU Student Rep

Hi @izzybfc,
I often go through dips in motivation, and here are just a few things I do on my own to get me back on track. Whenever, I find myself pushing things back of procrastinating, I'll always think about my end goal. I constantly need to remind myself why I'm doing this, visualising my future success helps me push through. If you’re struggling to start a task, tell yourself you’ll just do 5 minutes. Once you begin, you’ll often find it easier to keep going.
This one might not be as easy but, I find that mixing up my study spaces help a lot. A change of environment (library, café, different room) can help keep things fresh and improve my focus.
Rooting for you!
Danish
BCU Student Rep

thankyou! i always study on my breaks at sixth form, or sometimes go for a walk. but it’s when i get home i find no motivation to study, but i might try go out to a cafè or a library.

Reply 6

izzybfc

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by jasmineva3128

Hi,
When I'm demotivated I find it helpful to remember my end goal. Something that helps me with this is having a study Pinterest board.
I also find it motivating to watch study videos on YouTube. My favourite channels are Breanna Quan, Fayefilms, and Amy Cheah (who is also doing her A-levels right now).
I find making a study timetable useful. Sometimes my timetable is 'study _ subject for 2 hours' and other times my timetable is more of a rough to-do list. It depends on how focused I feel.
Finally, I find it helpful to set and celebrate smaller goals, e.g. revising an entire topic means I can reward myself with chocolate, or finishing my to-do list for today means I can read a book.

that’s a good idea, thankyou!! i’m going to try find some youtubers, also where do you make your timetable online or irl?

Reply 7

University of Bath

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by izzybfc

thankyou so much!! i love the pomodoro method but the thing is i just keep going and don’t take breaks, i’ll try to do a break every 25 minutes, a 5 minute one. do you draw a big elephant or a little elephant? and i love to read so it would be an amazing reward!

HI Izzy,

For me I drew 3 elephants (other animals are available) - one per subject each taking up a page of my small A5 diary. It sounds very silly bt there is something to be said about changing the focus of a project or subject from a 'big elephant' to breaking it down into manageable chunks 🙂

Best of luck with everything!

Holly
Uni of Bath

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jasmineva3128

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by izzybfc

that’s a good idea, thankyou!! i’m going to try find some youtubers, also where do you make your timetable online or irl?

I make mine on paper. Here's an example of one I've made recently:

Reply 9

izzybfc

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by jasmineva3128

I make mine on paper. Here's an example of one I've made recently:

that’s a good idea!! i might try it thankyou so much

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