Written by Ahmad Mahmoud,
I used to despise studying when I was in elementary school. Instead, I would hang out with my friends, play video games for hours, and stay up late watching movies and Netflix series. At that time, my life was chaotic, haphazard, and disorganized, and I used to view studying as a difficult mountain to scale.
But now that things have drastically altered, my friends now refer to me as a nerd and I may study for up to 10 hours a day!
And I'll be sharing with you some of the methods that helped me develop into the person I am now.
Declutter your workspace
The best way to start study or work sessions is with a clean slate, a clutter-free desk, and no distractions.
Reduced Distraction. A cluttered desk is rife with distractions. Sticky notes, business cards, file folders, and unfinished projects all vie for our attention at all hours of the day. By removing them and creating a minimalist desk, we can better focus our minds on the most important project at the time: the one you are working on.
More liberty. A minimalist desk gives you the freedom to work on whatever project you want. Your to-do list isn't bound by the folders on your desk. It is determined by you, even if you are guided by someone else.
Use the Pomodoro technique.
With this technique, I was able to be more productive throughout the day and complete more tasks. So, what exactly is the Pomodoro technique?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management system that encourages people to work with rather than against the time they have. You divide your workday into 25-minute chunks separated by five-minute breaks using this method. These intervals are known as pomodoros. You take a longer break of about 15 to 20 minutes after about four pomodoros.
When using the pomodoro technique, when you take a 5 or 10-minute break, try to avoid as many distractions as possible, such as your phone, and instead go for a short walk, make yourself a cup of coffee, or simply lay down and close your eyes.
Decomposition
Sometimes a task is so large that you don't know where to begin. Decomposition is the process of breaking a problem down into smaller parts to make it easier to deal with.
You constantly break down problems to help you solve them. How would you handle having to read and summarize 100 pages from a book?
First, you'll see it as a large task that you can't complete, and you might even abandon your work.
What I mean is that you may think the task is difficult to complete because it is large, but it is not when you break it down into smaller tasks and work on each one individually. This will not only assist you in completing your task, but it will also keep you motivated while doing so.
You will be ten times more productive if you combine this with the Pomodoro technique.
Super helpful especially the first tip 🔥💕