Multi-tasking diverts your attention
Multi-tasking diverts your attention from one task to another, making the new task an interruption. Your brain won’t allow you to fully focus on the new task because you have left the previous one uncompleted.
Multi-tasking diverts your attention from one task to another, making the new task an interruption. Your brain won’t allow you to fully focus on the new task because you have left the previous one uncompleted.
The intrusive thoughts when leaving a task unfinished to focus on something else mean that you may experience anxiety. Getting a task done means peace of mind.
Uncompleted tasks stay on your mind until you finish them. The key to productivity is working in focused periods of time, while avoiding multi-tasking and disruptions.
If you keep having thoughts or anxiety about an unfinished task, set aside time to complete it when you won’t be interrupted.
The more attentive you are in class, the less work you have to do at home. If you ask questions, clarify things you don’t understand and take notes in class, you’re halfway to passing your exams.
There are many apps for helping students with all aspects of study: note-taking, time-management, organising and planning. Talk with your friends and teachers/lecturers to see which apps they recommend.
If you have time off work in the summer holidays, make sure it’s really time off. Try not to check emails or work ‘phones and really focus on enjoying time with your family.
There are a few key elements every successful student needs to include in a study plan: time-management, motivation, concentration, asking for help.