Where Do You Study Best?
Although studying in a dorm room is convenient, it is often a poor place to learn. There are simply too many distractions.
That’s why it’s important for you to choose a study spot where you can focus and not have opportunities to goof around.
Here are some tips on how to find your best study area:
Study Where You’re Alert
It is difficult for me to stay alert in a library. Sure, I can stay focused for a while, but I easily fizzle out without caffeine. So that’s why I prefer reading and writing in a local coffee shop. There’s something about drinking coffee and having people around that keeps me energized and focused on writing my papers. I know coffee shops are not ideal study areas for everyone, but it works for me.
Study Where You Can Focus
I know this is obvious, but it’s important to study in a location where you won’t be bothered. This means turning off your cell phone and going to a location where nobody else knows who you are. This can help you maximize your productivity.
Study in the Same Location
I’ve read about the importance of studying in the same location regularly. Your mind and body know where you are. Using the same place to study helps train your mind and body to focus your attention more quickly. So whether you enjoy studying at a particular desk, or reading in a particular chair at a coffee shop, try and stay consistent.
So where do you study best?
Recommended Reading
- How to Study Effectively - 8 Concentration Strategies
- How to Study Smarter, Not Harder
- How to Improve Your Memory Power - 7 Effective Techniques
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November 19th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I always studied at a desk or other area where it’s comfortable to be for a few hours at a time, and had all of my short term needs present, whether it was something to drink, munch on, chew, whatever. The less I got up the more I could study. I could never study in public places because I’m too concerned with what everyone else is doing and having a contingency plan should something happen there, so at home was always best for me.
January 11th, 2008 at 4:31 am
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