… What Motivates You? End Goal(s) What made you decide to attend college? Sit down and write out your short and long-term goals. Put this somewhere that you look often for a reminder of why you are doing what you are doing! An Organized Space Designate a space for studying and completing assignments. Keep the space clean and clear from distractions. If you are unable to find a quite space, check out the library! Deadlines Print your syllabus for every course … and professors, tutors/SI leaders, counselors, instructors and graduate students in the Writing Center. Changing Things Up Multiple motivation methods can work for you, so something may work one day, and another could work the next! Don't be afraid to change up your study space or try a new study method! Rewarding Yourself For example, try rewarding yourself with …
… Taking the Test Taking the Test: Strategies to help you do your best When you are taking a test, you have an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of course material or to perform … Answer questions in a strategic order. Start with the easiest questions first; this will help you calm down, score some easy points, and mentally orient yourself to the exam. It may also help provide clues to some of the more difficult questions. Then, move to the more difficult questions OR those with the most point value. For objective tests (true/false, … your own answer before choosing an option on the test. Eliminate the answers you know are wrong. For subjective tests (essay or short answer), pay attention to words like define, compare, explain, etc. Map or outline the main points you want to include. Be sure to write legibly. Keep an eye on the clock. And if you still have time, do not turn in your test and …
… Improve Your Sleep Routine Improve Your Sleep Routine Identify the cause of your bad sleeping habits. Examples include: Irregular bedtime, frequent naps Emotional Stress Physical Illness Diet and Exercise Habits Try to sleep at the same time each night. Try to wake up at the … you go to bed (no homework) Create a healthy sleeping environment for yourself. Avoid eating large meals before bed. Try using white noise (fans, white noise app, rain sounds etc.) Separate your homework/study and sleeping spaces. Avoid doing homework in bed If you’re not tired, don’t force yourself to lay in bed. Try doing something relaxing until you’re feeling tired (read a book, journal, meditate, etc.). Avoid looking at your phone, TV, computer, and other electronics before you go to bed. Makes it difficult for your body to recognize when it’s supposed to rest. Try drinking some warm milk; this has been proven to …