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Scan articles<br />
Quickly go over text and sub headings looking for key information, then highlight or write summaries<br />
or short notes of what you need <strong>to</strong> know. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> method will save you having <strong>to</strong> read through an entire<br />
<strong>page</strong> or article.<br />
Read books rather than the internet<br />
If you are in the habit of using the internet <strong>to</strong> rev<strong>is</strong>e, then there <strong>is</strong> a real r<strong>is</strong>k of falling in<strong>to</strong> bad habits<br />
and wasting time by checking your email / social media accounts or being sidetracked by interesting<br />
news s<strong>to</strong>ries etc. All of these activities can easily eat in<strong>to</strong> your valuable <strong>study</strong> time. If you find that<br />
th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> happening <strong>to</strong> you then drastic action <strong>is</strong> required. Consider unplugging your computer (literally<br />
d<strong>is</strong>connecting d<strong>is</strong>tractions) and conducting your rev<strong>is</strong>ion and research with books rather than online.<br />
<strong>Rev<strong>is</strong>ion</strong> cards<br />
Write a set of these, one for each subject you are <strong>study</strong>ing. On them l<strong>is</strong>t all the key facts and<br />
information that you need <strong>to</strong> know. Carry these cards around with you in the day, taking them out<br />
regularly <strong>to</strong> <strong>study</strong> when you have a few spare minutes. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> a simple, easy and effective <strong>to</strong>ol <strong>to</strong><br />
increase your performance and effectively use any spare time you have.<br />
Staying motivated<br />
Most people who lose motivation do so because of a lack of direction, confidence and focus. The<br />
good news <strong>is</strong> that these negative attitudes can be overcome by following a few simple techniques.<br />
Firstly regularly remind yourself of your immediate and long term goals. For instance tell yourself<br />
that you are rev<strong>is</strong>ing hard because you want <strong>to</strong> obtain a degree that in turn will help you get a well<br />
p<strong>aid</strong> job in a career of your choice. Even consider putting pictures of your desired objects (i.e. your<br />
dream car, holiday destination etc) in front of you while your rev<strong>is</strong>ing.<br />
Secondly work on building up confidence in your abilities, do th<strong>is</strong> by setting short term reachable<br />
goals that you can achieve. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> a excellent way of constructing belief in your capacity <strong>to</strong> attain set<br />
objectives and it can go a long way <strong>to</strong>wards fostering a ‘can do’ attitude.
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