Study Tips – The Study Journal

Five Warning Signs You’re Over Studying

17th December 20228th November 2022

College can be a full-time job, and for many students, it feels like there is never enough time to do everything they want. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork and don’t feel like you’re making any progress, here are five warning signs you may be over studying. More Time …

Revision Techniques For Students

7th June 202230th April 2022

The Best Revision Techniques for Students to Succeed in Academia and Beyond Introduction: What are revision techniques and why should students learn them? Revision is an important skill that every student should learn. It allows students to improve their grades by correcting mistakes and improving their understanding of the subject. …

The 10 Most Effective Study Habits for Students

10th April 2022

There are so many different ways to study and succeed in school. Some people find success with structured courses that have fixed times for studying and exams. Others find success with a more natural approach to learning. Whatever your preferred method, there are ways to make studying more effective and …

Alpha Brain Waves Benefits ~ Do Alpha Brain Waves Help Your Concentration?

1st June 202026th April 2017

I read an article recently on how listening to certain music that emits alpha wave vibrations can be beneficial for my concentration levels, making this type of music the perfect remedy to those afternoons spent daydreaming about summer instead of focusing on the textbook in front of me! But how does it work?

Beat The Addiction With Internet Blocking Apps

30th March 2016

Do you often find yourself on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media site, 5 minutes after declaring that you were going to study for an hour? Do you find it hard to concentrate, knowing that there could be a message or notification waiting for you? If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, then I’m going to suggest you install one of my top 3 internet blocking applications.

Spacing Vs Massing

21st February 202030th March 2016

The Spaced Repetition System or SRS is a method of learning that is based on renewing your recollection of something before you have the chance to forget it. It consists of learning a piece of material (something for school, new vocabulary, etc.) and then relearning it, first a couple of hours later, then a couple of days later, a couple of weeks, months, years….

Study Tips For Visual Learners

12th February 2016

There is a many a student who simply cannot retain information and study course material properly from just staring at a book. A lot of students need a little bit more visual stimulation to achieve that A grade!

Remember So As Not To Forget

12th October 2015

It’s almost guaranteed that when a teacher or professor walks into a classroom of students and announces an upcoming exam, the response will be a general groan throughout the room. And why? Because the majority of students have come to associate the word “test” or “exam” with a stressful situation, in which a teacher asks you difficult questions you just can’t quite remember the answer to.

Studying With ADHD

22nd September 2015

From the moment that a child starts at school, they are almost brainwashed into thinking that there is a “right” way to study or complete a homework assignment. Unfortunately, if you suffer with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), attempting to study using the traditional methods can be very challenging and frustrating.

How To Organise And Design Your Study Room

28th November 20169th August 2015

The area you choose to study in has more of an impact on your study habits than you might think: if the room is too small, you’ll feel more pressured; if it’s a mess, you’ll feel disorganised; if the walls are covered in posters, you’ll be easily distracted; but on the other hand, if the room is too plain, you’ll lack the motivation to really put your head down and work hard.
It’s a space that needs to be well laid out, tidy and above all, well designed.