How to Study Hard and Play Hard
January 21, 2010 | In: Education
Study and Leisure
You can still play hard while working hard in school. Just remember the following, and you’ll get to enjoy your life while still young without sacrificing a good future.
Be healthy. Get enough rest, especially during weekdays when you need to go to school. This will enable you to squeeze in all the activities you want to do without burning out. A few minutes each day for exercise, and eating healthy food is easy enough to include in your itinerary.
Find a balance between study and leisure. Study during week days and go out during the weekends. You won’t be able to go to every event but you can always choose which ones you can go to. Be mindful of your schedule though. For example, if you have an exam on Monday morning, spend the Sunday doing more relaxing activities rather than partying all night.
Be disciplined. This will help you stay focused on studying when you do need to study and it will also help you act wisely and maturely when you do go out to party. This trait will help you say no when you need it.
Manage your time better. Learn to prioritize when studying, doing homeworks and projects, writing paper or research, and reviewing for exams. Be mindful of deadlines. Break big tasks into small ones which you can do through several days until the deadline. This will make sure that you control your time better.
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