Staying motivated

Understanding procrastination

Why do we procrastinate?

WHY do we PROCRASTINATE?! (explained with LEGO)| Science of Study BONUS VIDEO

How to stop procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastinating | Science of Study #2 | Maddie Moate

Exercise and Study

Exercise: Crash Course Study Skills #10

Making yourself study

How to Make Yourself Study When You Have ZERO Motivation

Setting Breaks

10 MUST-TRY Study Break Ideas To Boost Productivity! | Study With Jess

Effective Study Breaks-How to study effectively

Understanding procrastination

Studying seems like a simple thing however when you actually sit down to study it can be really hard to make sure that you are staying on task and not get distracted by technology, games or friends.

So how then do you study?

Starting is usually the hardest part. It is important to remember that when you are studying you need to be focused on the task at hand setting up for your study and organising your space might be all you need to get going.

However, a lot of students get distracted and procrastinate!

Why do we procrastinate?

WHY do we PROCRASTINATE?! (explained with LEGO)| Science of Study BONUS VIDEO

By Maddie Moate

In this video I look at the reasons WHY we PROCRASTINATE even when we know we shouldn't! and use two of my favourite LEGO characters to explain...as you do.

Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) (Published 2019)If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?

Why Do We Procrastinate? 12 Psychological Reasons Behind It"Why do I procrastinate?" This is a common question for many people. Find out your "why" and overcome this goal-destroying habit once and for all.

Why we procrastinate on the tiniest of tasksWhen we put off small jobs, they balloon from tiny checklist items into major irritants. Why do we keep doing this?

How to stop procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastinating | Science of Study #2 | Maddie Moate

By Maddie Moate

In the 2nd 'Science of Study' video we look at some more study tips (as proven by science) that REALLY will help you STOP procrastinating!

How to stop procrastinating | Psyche GuidesDo you keep putting things off when you know you shouldn’t? Get going by understanding the psychology of irrational delay

How Can I Stop Procrastinating?: Overcoming the Habit of Delaying Important TasksProcrastination can damage your potential, your career, and your mood. Use these strategies to overcome it and take back control of your day!

If you would like to know more about procrastination, why we do it and what you can do to change these habits, check out the Government of Western Australia's site Center for Clinical Interventions . The have a series of 6 modules that can help you find out more.

Exercise and Study

Exercise: Crash Course Study Skills #10

By Crash Course

We’re finally to the end of our time together here on Crash Course Study Skills, so this week we’re taking a more holistic approach to being the best learner you can. Part of taking care of your brain is taking care of your whole body, of which your brain is a part. We’re wrapping up this course by outlining some good tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy body, and why it’s such an important part of being a great student.

Study skills: Making time for exercise might help your academic performanceWhether for exams or general school or university studies, it could be important to schedule time for exercise as well as for homework and revision. Exercise can not only help you concentrate and remember information better, it can also help you sleep more soundly and cope with the pressures of deadlines and exams. Exercise improves […]

Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills - Harvard HealthThere are plenty of good reasons to be physically active. Big ones include reducing the odds of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Maybe you want to lose weight, lower your blood press...

How regular exercise improves your studyingDiscover the powerful brain benefits of exercise and four killer tips for sneaking in exercise between study sessions to save time.

Making yourself study

How to Make Yourself Study When You Have ZERO Motivation

By Thomas Frank

How do you get yourself to stop procrastinating when you have absolutely no motivation to do your work?

Simple: Hire an ex-Marine drill sergeant to stand behind you and yell directly into your ears at all times.

If you can't afford an ex-Marine drill sergeant, though, the four practices outlined in this video should help.

How to Motivate Yourself to Study (The 5-Step Process)Having trouble mustering up any motivation to study? Here's a 5-step process to get you moving right now, and some long-term fixes for later.

Setting Breaks

10 MUST-TRY Study Break Ideas To Boost Productivity! | Study With Jess

By Study With Jess

I hope you all enjoy these study break ideas! Try these out during your next study break and see how they can help boost your productivity and study more effectively!

Effective Study Breaks-How to study effectively

By MooMooMath and Science

Taking study breaks can be as important as the actual time you study. Learn how to make your study breaks fun and very effective.

Learn to maximise your study breaks.

In today's study challenge you will maximise your study break by timing your study time and using mini goals in order to help you focus.

Many people use the Pomodoro technique when studying. This study method encourages you to set a timer for 25 minutes, and then study until the alarm sounds. Next, take a break and then repeat until your homework is complete.

This allows you to focus during your study time and helps you maximise your study time.

Study Break Tips: How To Take A Study Break That WorksWondering how to take a study break that works? Find out some of the mistakes your child might be making and study break tips that can help.

Study Break Ideas: 15 BEST Tips To Refresh Your Mind (EASY WAYS)Does taking breaks help studying? Science says study breaks work wonders for your brain. Here are 15 study break ideas to refresh your mind.

How and when to take study breaks for optimal learningStudy breaks are essential. Here's how and when to take them so that you power-up your studying and avoid getting distracted.