Mastering Study Skills and Time Management Techniques

The article provides an in-depth exploration of effective study techniques and time management strategies aimed at enhancing academic performance. It discusses the significance of organizing study schedules, prioritizing tasks, managing distractions, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to support learning. By implementing these strategies, students can improve their focus, productivity, and overall success in their educational pursuits.

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Stress Management
It is a process or the technique used by therapists so as to manage the level of
stress of the people so that they are able to improve the day to day function so that the
people and to lead a safer ad healthy life.
Stress management techniques are as follows:
1. It is important to alter a stressful situation if it cannot be avoided:
It is important that the people is able to communicate so as to operate the day to
day life of the people and to express the feelings effectively. It is important to
manage the time effectively (Miedziun and Czabała 2015).
2. To take a break from the stressful situation:
It is important for everyone to step away from the hard life of work pressure,
home pressure, and monetary issues and to rest so as to gain a new perspective
and to take care of the self. The self care process is very helpful.
3. It is important to change own perspective if someone is not able to change the
situation:
It is useful to see the problems in a different way so that it becomes easy to solve
the issue and come out of the stressful situation. One should remain focused to
do the work fast and effectively.
4. Breathing and meditation serve as a de stress and healing process:
The process of deep breathing clears the mind and the soul. Mediation too
serves as a medium to de stress and heals the mind and the soul and helps the
person to lead a healthy life (Siu 2017).
5. The research says that quieting the mind and the soul serves as a benefit to the
health:
It is important to take deep diaphragmatic breaths. This practice sends healing
hormones into the body and this process helps in the relaxation and health
benefits.
6. Think and analyzing about the about the progress that is already made:
Many things can motivate us and makes us achieve success, but one of the most
important ways is that it is not important to be a perfectionist but it is it is

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important to progress effectively. This process does not make us successful. It is
important for us to check our progress rate and to see where we are now and
where we will end (Schiraldi 2016).
7. The process of journaling has a huge health benefits:
Journaling is a process which helps to de stress and removes the worries which
is there in the mind. If someone pen down the worries and the problems then it
will reduce mental stress.
8. Friends are a important source of mental, spiritual and physical health benefits:
Friendship is the best gift, it is essential to have friends since it helps to have a
balance between the work life and the health. Studies have seen that isolation is
very bad; it decreases the immune function and increases the risk of morality
(Christmann, Hoffmann and Bleser 2017).

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Effective Study Skills
It is important to retain the effective approach to study .The smarter approach to
studying is crucial. The right approach is choosing the right environment and to come
out of the distraction and thus to set realistic goals. Student faces a lot of issues in
concentrating on their studies, therefore it is crucial to follow certain study techniques on
regular basis to enhance the skills and have a regular study routine (Chipman, Segal
and Glaser 2013).
Techniques used for effective study skill
A. The process of approaching the study matters is important:
It is important that the student studies in a smarter way and to gives themselves
opportunity to all to learn from their study. The process shall make them enjoy
learning new things. It the person is distracted by an issue such as the upcoming
game or the relationship issue or doing some other work then it is important that
they refresh their mind and then come back to study when they can focus on the
study.
B. It is important to change the mindset during studies:
It is important that the student thinks positively and is able to enhance their skills.
It is important for them to have a positive approach and to study in an effective
way. It is good to have healthy competition among the people but it is bad if
someone compares oneself with others and this will lead to feeling bad and
frustrated. The student shall set goals according to their ability and skills.
C. The place of study plays a crucial role:
It is important for the student to student to study in a place where they are able to
give full concentration. The place should not have distraction medium such as
the TV or the computer or people to talk which will not able them to have a
effective study. The library is ideal place to study since it is quiet area and the
places which are loud, central gathering areas are to be avoided (Cottrell 2013).
D. Keep only those material which is required during the study:

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It is bad to keep the mobiles and other distractive items while studying and this is
a source of distraction for the people. It is thus important to use pen and pencil
and write while studying (Sommers-Flanagan and Sommers-Flanagan 2015).
E. Outline and rewrite the notes:
It is important to pen down the learning and write the basic component which
makes the studies easier and they are able to retain much of the work. When the
student copies the notes from others, then he should translate it into his own
words and concepts. The student should concentrate fully so that the information
is retained by them on long term.
F. Practice the study by yourself or with friend:
It is an old age practice that practice makes a man perfect. It is important that the
student practices the study on a regular basis so that they are able to perform
well in their exams. The study can be practiced either by themselves or with the
friends (Anderson et al.2016).

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Time Management Skills
Time management skills are essential learning which is required throughout our
life. Every time the people shall use the time management skill so that they are able to
prioritize each and every work. It is continuous process of planning and to have a
control over time so as to finish the work on time effectively and efficiently.
Techniques used for Managing time
1. To be clear about own goals:
Hall It is important that the student shall be aware on the business goals, both
long term as well as short term. It is important to revolve working on tasks and
activities which will help to grow in all terms (Goetsch and Davis 2014).
2. It is important to prioritize wisely on each of the subjects:
It is important that the students are able to prioritize their studies on the basis of
their own strengths and weaknesses in a particular subject. The one which is
weak should be done on a regular basis and the one strong can be studied
according and revise before the exams.
3. To plan ahead:
It is important that every make a routine and a schedule of the subjects to be
studied and they shall have a clear understanding on what is the need that is to
get done (McNeil, Frey and Embrechts 2015).
 The previous night before exam - At the end of each of the day, taking a little
time to clear the desk and putting together a list of the day’s most important
topics. To be able to revise the points and see what you remember.
 First thing in the morning - Arrive at the place a few minutes early and prioritized
to see that all the documents including admit card, pen, pencil and calculator is
carried .The most important thing is to give your best in the exams and this is
productive part of your day (Calhoun 2017).
4. To be able to remove the distraction:

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It is important that the student is able to pay attention in spite of the number of
interruption got during the study or the work. The Smartphone even it is useful, it
is very addictive and time consuming and waste of time.Instead of keeping the
phone always on, it is important to plan a break in the day to catch up on email,
call people back, and talk with friends (Wolters and Hussain 2015).
5. One of the important skill is to take care of oneself:
Among all, it is vital that the student is able to get plenty of sleep and that he
intakes proper food and indulges into exercise regularly.
Indicate your preferred method and if you have found it to be
successful
The most effective and preferred way which have helped me to be successful is
the time management skills and which have helped me to achieve my goals and
compete in the professional exam and to come out with flying colors. It is vital to have
time management skills throughout our life so that we can achieve success in each and
every sphere of our life. Every point of time, we need the time management skills to do
all our work effectively and efficiently.
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