How do I change my bad study habits?

Answer 1

First of all you have to ask yourself how much do you want to pass your classes. You have to determine that this is the most important thing in the world. More important than friends, games, phones, TV, music or any other distraction. Set aside an hour after school, then another hour after supper to spend with your studies every day. Let nothing get in the way of this time. If someone calls, tell them you'll call back. If someone comes over, tell them you'll get back to them later. Make this just as important as if it were a job and you were getting paid big bucks. You wouldn't walk off the job if you were getting paid $20 and hour, would you? Well, this is paying you back in ways you'll only realize once you've graduated and gotten the job of your dreams. Think about this...if you graduate at the top of your class, you'll be eligible for some very good scholarships, and you could possibly get a free ride through college. Trust me, I really understand bad study habits. I was the worst, throughout high school. It was only in my Senior year that I got really serious about graduating, so I had to do the things that I suggested above. In order to pass Biology, I taped the answers, then played them back while laying in bed, once the lights were out. You know, I still remember all the bones of the body and that was over 30 years ago! So, if you get home from school at 4 pm, set aside the next hour to study your books (assuming you brought them home!). Even if you have no homework, study what you've done throughout the day. Then, take an hour after supper and do it again, even if you've finished. Reviewing what you've done is the best way to make it fresh, and better remembered when test time comes around. On the weekends, try to set aside an hour on Saturday and an hour on Sunday to study. Write these times down on your calendar, making them as important as going to work. When you make this kind of effort, you'll see the difference in your grades. The answers will come easier too. During the summer, go to the library and find some books to read. Something that you'll probably have to read in Lit class, or even a biographical book about some historical figure. Keep your brain strong by continuing to feed it information that's useful. Find out what kinds of books are recommended by your teachers, then read them during the summer. You can NEVER have too much knowledge. The more you know, the more valuable you'll be to some future employer. Do you want a future at Booger King (misspelled on purpose!), or are you thinking bigger? And how bad to you want it? It's all up to you. <*)))><

Answer 2

the way i do it is to like reward myself for doing my homework on time or spending some time studying. it does involve some self control though.

as in, I found that I used to waste a lot of time watching tv and playing games before. Even if I had work to do. But now, with a bit of control, I say to myself that if I finish my assignment, then I get to watch tv for 2 hours and then if there is a certain tv show i want to watch, then I have to finish it by that time. It does end up helping a bit.

Same thing with video games, except there isn't really a time limit. Except for when I go to bed. SO like the earlier I finish my work for the day, then the more time I get to play video games.

It works for me, but it does require some self control and some commitment. As in, you can't just be like alright, forget my homework, I have to go watch my show. and then not finish it. You know?
You should try it with a friend, like both of you do your work and you won't let them leave and they won't let you leave and give up on your goal.

Anyways, hope that helps

Answer 3

Give yourself rewards for doing it.

Take frequent short breaks, not long ones.

Schedule times to study, and stick to them.

Good luck!

Answer 4

become more strict with yourself and become more disaplined

Answer 5

i need help w/ this too.

Answer 6

drink beer