How do I study better? I get distracted easily and procrastinate??

I have the exact same problem; but I overcame it and I graduate from college this year with my bachelors degree! It may not sound like fun but go to the library or find another quite spot to study, this limits your distractions. Also, always try and study in the same spot with the same conditions around you. This teaches your brain when it is necessary to focus and relax the other senses. Do not try and cram all of your studying into one long session; break it up into smaller chunks. So if you have to study 3 chapters for a test, only study one at a time over a few days. Also, its great to study before you go to bed at night; this allows your brain to process the information you have just learned better. Procrastination is something that is really hard to over come! I still find myself up until 3 AM trying to finish a paper due the following day. The best way I have found to avoid this is to sit down and recall all of the stress I feel the night before something is due and I havent even started it yet. This gives me some motivation to atleast do a little bit of work. But the best method again is to break up the work into smaller pieces only doing a little bit at a time. Hope I was helpfull! -Alan

Give yourself breaks and rewards. I like to set my watch to go off ever 1-2 hours depending on how much studying I need to do. At every break have a snack and just relax for 10-15 minutes. Then give yourself goals like for example: for ever 20 pgs read I can go on facebook for 10 minutes lol or I get a 10 minute phone call. Just set up goals and rewards and also keep in mind how good it feels to know you studied hard in the end!

Option 1) Get rid of all distractions and MAKE yourself study Option 2) Make a schedule that allows you to study, and have time to do other things aswell, follow it! Option 3) Make a sort of promise to yourself, like think of something that you want, and think of it as a study reward. Option 4) Make a bet with a family member or friend, that you can and will study for a certain amount of time. and when you do, gloat in their face! (and possibly, take in the winnings for the bet) Obviously, you can use all of these at the same time :D

thanks for asking i learned a lot today!

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I procrastinate, and get distracted easily also. What I do, I go into my room, shut the door, turn of the music, and get a piece of gum in my mouth. I do this because the gum keeps my mouth distracted, so I don't reach for food. I know it's weird, but when I get distracted, I get distracted for food.

I really like qualk's answer. You have to condition yourself to do it. Don't look at it as a daunting task, just get it done with small breaks in between, and avoid doing you work at the last minute at all costs. I graduated from college three years ago with an accounting degee, and it is a big challenge to teach yourself to prioritize. If I can do it, I know everyone else including you, can too!!!

What I do is I study just before I fall asleep. I don't know why but not only am I able to concentrate better, but I retain the knowledge better as well. Just be sure not to fall asleep before your done studying!

Set a strict time to study! Same time, same place, no television, no phone, no friends. Just like you have a time for baseball practice, you have a time for academic practice! Believe me, it works!