- The pomo Doro app. It breaks up study time into 25 minute chunks with 5-minute breaks. I swear by it.
Try here: https://tomato-timer.com/ - The self-control app. It blocks every distracting site on your computer for a designated amount of time.
Try here:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.specialj.selfcontrol&hl=en - A to-do list. How cliche of me, right? But it truly helps. The mere action of writing something down and checking it off will hold you accountable.
- Attractive stationary. You like pretty things. Who doesn’t? Maybe this will give you some incentive. And there is also a study that writing with colorful pens will trigger your long term memory.
- Get yourself out of the house! Sorry, was that a bit brazen? Let’s try again. Getting out of the house will make you way more productive. I like to work in the library and give someone else a clear view of my computer. That way, if I procrastinate, others can see it. And you don’t want the whole world seeing you scroll through Instagram for an hour, right?
- A study in groups. Teaching something to somebody really commits it to memory. I used to partner with the smartest kids in class, but lately, I’ve started helping those who don’t understand the material.
- Remind yourself why you’re doing it. I had a period of time in my life when I had no motivation to excel academically. I had to remind myself of my goals and why they were important. You can motivate yourself with good grades or with the thought of attending your dream school.
- Reward yourself for your success. It doesn’t have to be huge. It definitely doesn’t have to be food. I usually reward myself by having a dance-off with my younger sister.
