Sitting for a major exam at the end of next year and I'm not a very organised/motivated/smart student. HELP!!!

Question

I need help right away.

I'm siting for a major examination at the end of next yr.
I'm not very neat. Nor motivated. Nor studious.

But I know I need help and when the new term starts in two weeks (after 2 months) I want people to think of me as an efficent and hard-working person.

The state of my room and all affects how I study. And now it looks like a pig sty. Can anyone help me give my room a revamp by telling me what goes where so I can be organised and motivated? How do I motivate myself constantly while studying? Any advice on how to do better at school?

The major exam is next yr and I hope my 'change' will help be do really well, at least to prove otherwise to all those who think I'm not capable or worth a good future. I've always been the 'bad person' who everyone ignores, blames and laugh

Any tips?
What goes where, or a log/journel method I can use to be on par with what I do? Any tips you've picked up that would be of help for me?

Thanks for your time

Answer 1

Organization: Go to an office supply store or something and get lots of cool stuff. Containers for pens, folders for loose papers, labels, funky pens and highlighters, notebooks... Make sure that you have a place for everything and make sure that you always put things in their place. Everything that you usually use while you are working should be within arm's reach of your desk so that things can stay organized.

I like to colour-code my subjects in my notes to make them look nice and so that I can easily tell what's what. I use black pen for all my main notes, but titles and dates are in certain colours for certain subjects. Always date your work so that you know when it's from and you can put it in order if it gets messed up.

Motivation: I use notebooks to motivate me to go to class all the time. I don't want to miss a class because the neatness of my notebook will get messed up by having to copy notes in later. It also helps so that I don't lose anything.

While you're studying, give yourself a list and schedule out your work using a daytimer. It feels really good to cross something off your list. And reward yourself by giving yourself nice little breaks or treats for productive study time. (Be honest with yourself) Start with small segments, like 10 minutes of solid work at a time and work your way up to longer time periods. (Kind of like working out) Be realistic with yourself. Don't set impossible goals or you will only be disappointed and lose motivation. Start small.

I hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 2

I cannot tell you what goes where. However, your best bet is to make your study area as separate from distractions as possible. Make it a place where you want to study. Then go get and READ the book, Cornerstone, building on your best, by Robert M. Sherfield, its an easy read and very helpful in succeeding in college or school. It was a mandatory read for me when I started college again and it was worth its weight in gold. It helps you set your goals; make schedules for studying, how you learn and what the best way for you to retain information and how to better write your notes and cite your references.

Answer 3

i think of the least puzzling thank you to commence, is to get some plastic boxes, something it relatively is obvious, and placed something which you dont use on a on a regular basis foundation interior the boxes..placed each and everything away. Then stack them in a nook or decrease than the mattress..you are able to as properly placed timber blocks decrease than the mattress posts to enhance the mattress to furnish much extra storage below...throw away issues you havent used in a on an analogous time as. purchase your self a plant.."Creeping Charlies" seem to paintings the ideal for indoor vegetation...save it watered. A neat clean ecosystem may assist you learn..and help with company..it may additionally supply you the boldness to be a extra powerful student.

Answer 4

stop worrying n start studying..u r just wasting ur time by worrying about this. if ur room is dirty, clean it...u dont need any specific tips. whatever thats makes u feel comfortable will do. u dont have to study 10 hours a day, but just give ur full concentration when u r studying. make sure u study consistently. good luck n stop worrying.

Answer 5

Welcome. i think you should concentrate and give more time to studies. be calm and study. you should read every thing of your course. see if you read only half of your course thoroughly , you may score 50% but if read all your course, not properly and then you forget every thing, you may fail. stop coming to the net and stop watching TV.