Potential Magazine Fall 2015 - Alabama Edition | Page 29

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Set a study schedule for each

BY NIK KI P. PH OT

week, and include a specific task or goal to be
accomplished each day.

Minimize distractions in your

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study space. Keep TVs off, or better yet,
pick a place without a TV nearby to avoid
temptation.

Stay organized. Keep class notes,

Just like organization
and detailed planning
can keep you and your
household running
right, working from a
schedule and keeping
notes and other study
materials in order can
help your student learn
and retain more in less
time.

handouts and other important info together and organized by subject using different
folders or notebooks for each. Put them in
the same place every night, so they’re ready to
grab and go in the morning.

Get prepared. When study time is

done, put all your books, folders, pens, etc.
back in your bag so it’s ready to grab and
go the next morning. Lay out the next day’s
clothes as well.

Keep things clean. Go through

your notebooks and your school bag at the
end of each week and trash whatever you can.
But be careful! Don’t throw away something
you’ll need later.

Find a quiet, comfy place
to do homework and study, whether it’s at a
desk in your room or in a chair on the porch,
and do your work there each day.

Take breaks when needed.
Ten minutes outside or just a few minutes
stretching can help keep you sharp.

Pat yourself on the back
when you complete assignments and get
good grades. A little reward—even one from
yourself!—will go a long way in keeping you
motivated.

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