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Goal setting. Sounds boring, right? Wrong. Goal setting is the perfect way to find your study motivation groove, and it’s easy to make it FUN. I promise! So keep reading to find out why goal setting is important for students, and seven top tips that will have you...
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How To Improve Study Habits For Students: 15 Strategies From The Science Of Behaviour Change
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7 Magical Holiday Study Tips For 2021
Got study plans this Christmas? You’re not alone. Whether you’re writing coursework, reading for a dissertation, or revising for exams, you and millions of other students around the world are preparing to get a bit of studying done this holiday season. Getting the...
Should YOU Drink Coffee For Studying? The Surprising Secrets Of Caffeine & Productivity
Drinking coffee for studying is incredibly popular for many students, fuelling many a late-night study session in the library. Whether you get your supply of study caffeine from a hot cup of coffee or a can of energy drink, the real question is: Does coffee / caffeine...
Can Music Really Help You Study? Busting The Myths!
When I’m doing talks in schools, there’s one question I get asked more than any other: “can I listen to music when I’m studying”? So it's time to dig into the issue: does music help you study, or is it just going to distract you? Prefer to listen? You can enjoy this...
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Apps and services to boost focus and train habits
- Apps to block distractions and help you focus on your work: Freedom (paid, with free trial Windows, Mac, iPhone), Cold Turkey (free, optional paid upgrade, Windows, Mac, Android), Rescue Time (paid, with free trial – PC, Mac, Android, Linux)
- Apps to take control of your inbox: Boomerang (great free option, with paid upgrade if you really want – Gmail and Android), Right Inbox (Gmail)
- Apps to build strong habits: Habitca to turn habit-building into a game (free, with paid upgrade), Beeminder to create strong incentives to stay on track (free if you stick to your goals – otherwise pay penalties!)
- Forest app for Pomodoro timing + distraction blocking on your phone
Gadgets to help manage your time
- Timeular: flip to track where your time goes
- Simple tomato timer for the Pomodoro method
Recommended books
- The Productivity Project: a great contemporary introduction to productivity by Chris Bailey
- Getting Things Done: the classic productivity strategy from long-time guru David Allen
- Atomic Habits: a fascinating and very practical read by habits blogger James Clear
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