The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Curiosity has its own reason for existing.
Albert Einstein
Giving yourself permission to learn rather nicely written drawing upon mind sets.
Study regularly.
Have a study plan, study space (even if it is the local library) do your best to stick to it. This is not a MUST do but a best to do. You need some flexibility so you can manage the unexpected things in life. Yet if a pattern becomes apparent you are likely to gain from finding a new approach. Do something to stop, at least reduce, the repetition of the unexpected. If it is an expected ongoing issue then work around it. Be realistic in your self expectations.
Manage your energy and time.
Manage your energy by:
Keeping up your health, exercise and sleep. Also include social and enjoyable activities. Study is part of your life, NOT your life, balance is important. What is the balance? That is very personal and depends on your goals and needs. Keep on juggling around what you want, until you find what works for you.
Manage your time by:
Focusing on what you want in your life. Get clear about what you want and what you need to do to achieve that.
Reduce time wasting or distracting activities. Wondering if something is a time waster consider 1) Is it moving you toward a personal goal? 2) Is it taking up more time than needed?
Consider ways to become more time efficient, especially around tasks you don't really enjoy. If you have the resources delegation is wonderful.
Manage your decisions by:
Front ending decision making and development of systems means you can ensure your decisions are aligned with what you want (and values) and importantly save you distraction, confusion and risk of procrastination (time).
Developing these habits, along with developing clarity of your desired out comes, will serve you for the rest of your life and bring you more success. Regardless of where you want to go or what you want to do.
Copyright Dr Janelle Sheen 2014