The end of these dreadful matric exams is drawing near, but it’s still so easy to lose track of your goals when study fatigue and stress has you in a death grip.
Battling with study fatigue, especially when the end is in sight, is normal. It means you are human. So don’t despair, we’ve got your back.
Here are a few life hacks for kicking study fatigue and exam stress to the curb.
Matric exam study tips:
Change of scenery
Take short breaks between study sessions, and throw in a change of scenery too. Use these breaks like fine seasoning: Not too much, but enough to make a difference.
Or visualise this: Once you’ve written the last sentence of your last paper, a new and exciting world will open up to you. Be prepared to make the best of it.
Get out your study rut by taking a walk or enjoying a special treat during your scheduled downtime. Scheduling your time is important, we’ll get to this shortly.
Think happy thoughts
Positive thoughts = a positive mindset. It sounds like a cliche, doesn’t it? Cliche or not, it’s true: Think happy, be happy – it’s that easy and that hard.
Positive thoughts and goal-setting habits (see below) could make the difference between having a range of study options available to you, or limited prospects.
Negative energy will drag you down faster than a Mass Effect loading screen. If you need assistance with thought-structuring, why not consider concept maps?
Create concept maps
Concept mapping – or mind mapping – adds structure to your thoughts, which in turn allows you to take note of important issues.
It enables you to digest complex information easy, but more importantly, recall said complex information without hassle. Perfect for matric exam study, right?
While we won’t delve into the science behind mind mapping, we will say this: mind mapping enables your brain to come up with more creative ways of looking at a subject.
Plus, it’s fun! Go old school with pen or paper, or try Coggle; it’s accessible via a web browser. Use it to create up to three free mind maps.
Stormboard is my personal fave. Alternatively, try Mindly or MindMeister for iOS and Android, and for the minimalists among us, there’s always Ayoa.
Rotate topics but stick to a schedule
A simple rotation of your study schedule could make the world’s difference as well. Moving on to a fresh topic will give you a fresh perspective and prevent boredom.
Source: News365
