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Not too productive but yeah ..
So, Today Was my 3rd attempt of going to the same exam and then not being able to clear it, Hey I'm 24 M, who is trying to finish of all my backlogs from My engineering Degree, I have 6 Backlogs till now but want to finish the same by End of August 2025, I'm having one exam on 5th of December, and the next one on 1st of January 2025, the dates are far apart as of now, But the main problem is I work a 9-5 Job and living on my own right now, so wanted to save some money to go and write the exam, since the center is 8hours drive, what I mostly do is go on the previous day and stayback on a hostel, and then write the exam and return back to home. I tried a lot and even went for tuition, but with the work going i feel very tired by the end of the day and learning something new feels like really hard for me now. So my question is How can i clear my backlogs and be diciplined so that i finish my goals as planned. Thanks
i consider myself to be really stupid. and so i ended up watching a bunch of videos on how to study something correctly. and now whenever i begin to study, i always have a lingering thought if i am studying it right or not. i’m trying to comprehend the texts but i also have self doubt thoughts at the same time. i don’t end up understanding anything i read in this process. i don’t know how to stop doubting myself. i have self esteem issues but i don’t know how to get out of it. i want to change. can use help rn :)
I really need it huhuhu. I've tried a lot of method of how to study effectively but in every tests, I only got halve of the highest possible score. (I hope you can understand me🥹)
Let's fucking go guys...i wanted to start my day... I haven't been studying since long since i was involved in business...now i wanted to change all the scenario n then i thought I'll start my studying from 1st December...n i thought i might fail as people say we plan but we don't take action...but fcuk all this...man it felt amazing... actually studying after 7 years in business for the first time n cracked 6 hours...love it...now I'm gonna post daily every single day...😎😎
I'm very addicted to YouTube and mindless scrolling, twitter, reddit, I have my exams in few weeks, not prepared shit. But almost all of my studies is on my phone. I have a laptop but no wifi in my house yet I have to to provide my laptop with my hotspot, what y'all think should I give my parents my phone?
Hey, my first exam is in three days, and I have a total of 11 exams. The problem is that I haven’t prepared for any of them yet.
have any tips on how to prepare in such a short time?
How do y’all reduce screen time
Days 3,4,5 are missed, I felt awful and unmotivated:(
I have 3 massive exams coming up, one of which I am almost sure I will fail the others I am not confident about, I have 2.5 days to prepare for the exam and I do not know anything at all. I'm in uni right now and only in my second year of computer engineering. My parents are so loving and so kind and they work so hard everyday so I can go to a good university and all I do is bunk classes so I can spend my time playing video games. I can't study with my friends because they are so much more ahead of me and I know that when I ask questions about the basic basic parts of the subject they get rightfully annoyed.
I keep leeching off of people, and that's the only way I've managed to pass thus far. My gpa is in the gutter and if I fail this subject I might actually off myself.I can't bring myself to face my family, I keep doing this and I don;t know what to do.
I am going to a school that I love, next year will go to a medical university, but I am so lazy and I procrastinate until the last moment. I am constantly so tired because my classes start at 7 am and I am at school until 1-2 pm. Every day after school I am so exhausted and nervous and I just go to sleep and I sleep for a few hours. Even when I wake up I am still tired and I don’t have concentration. I also have mental health issues. I am constantly so tired and it’s so hard to balance classes, gym, mental health, self care, studying and going out with friends one in a while. I am at pause from studying gynaecology, I’ll continue in a few minutes, I am drinking tea now but I am so tired and I’ve studied just for maybe two hours. This subject is so interesting, my favorite subject but for some reason my concentration is so low. I am also going to private chemistry classes for medical university acceptance test and studying biology for the same reason, as well as studying for my regular school classes. I still somehow have good grades, but it’s so hard. I really don’t want to give up on my education, dreams etc, I know that going to the school is a privilege, I really want to improve my grades and to study more often but I don’t know how. I am a final year of nursing school and on my grades this year depends will I go to a medical university or not. Do anyone have any advice on that?
I have an exam upcoming in a week, please help me,what should I do?
I'm a student preparing for a huge exam that I'll be attempting in around 50 days. I spend 12 hours a day in my school studying, 4 days a week, and I spend more time studying at home- it's a lot but it's absolutely necessary. I'm not gifted but I am pretty smart and I generally use my time well. I have limited distractions (disabled apps like YouTube and not an active social media user) and a good working environment where I can focus. All that's left is actually getting myself 100% focused on what I'm doing at the moment. While a lot of times I have no problems focusing, there are a few days where even if I feel decently well rested and have no distractions, my mind has a hard time focusing in studying. I find myself thinking about random things just after a few minutes of sitting down- as much as I force myself to be seated and read, some days it just does not happen. One thing I know affects me is lack of sleep- I usually get 5.5-6 hours a night, numbers that I would like to try and improve.
Any tips on how I can prevent this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
have a CS test this week, but I didn’t really pay attention in class. The material is about basic exercises we do on paper, and while most of my classmates understand it, I feel completely lost. I don't want to dissapoint my parents because they still have some hopes for me but I am finding it very hard to study and I get overwhelmed even by studying for a short amount I also feel very dumb and I will probably fail. Can any of you give me some advice what should I do?
What is Time Blocking?
Time blocking is a time management strategy that involves dividing your day into specific blocks of time, each dedicated to a particular task or set of activities. Unlike traditional to-do lists, time blocking helps you allocate focused periods for work, ensuring that you not only stay productive but also balance study sessions with breaks and relaxation.
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Time blocking isn’t just a trendy productivity hack—it’s a scientifically backed method for organizing your day to maximize focus and minimize distractions. By planning when and how you’ll study, you gain control over your time, reduce procrastination, and boost your ability to retain information.
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Start by defining what you want to achieve during your study sessions. Are you preparing for exams, completing assignments, or revising old material? Clear objectives allow you to prioritize tasks effectively.
Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to distinguish between tasks that need immediate attention and those that can be scheduled for later.
Incorporate short breaks (e.g., 5–10 minutes) after every 25–30 minutes of study. Longer breaks should follow extended study blocks to prevent burnout.
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Examine how you currently spend your time to identify patterns or unproductive habits.
Options include physical planners, digital calendars, or dedicated apps like Google Calendar, Notion, or Clockify.
Segment your day into chunks, each reserved for a specific task. For instance:
Use Apps like Google Calender, Apple Calender, Notion Calender etc. to divide your day in chunks
Here is how I blocked my time throughout the day.
One of its benefit is, It keeps me updated about next upcoming block.
Detail what you’ll work on in each time block, ensuring tasks align with your goals.
Evaluate what worked and what didn’t, making adjustments to improve the next day’s schedule.
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Combine 25-minute Pomodoro intervals with specific time blocks for intense focus and regular breaks.
Allocate extended blocks for challenging tasks requiring uninterrupted concentration.
Set aside collaborative blocks where group members can focus on joint projects or discussions.
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Learning to manage study time effectively translates to professional and personal life.
Structured schedules prevent last-minute cramming and reduce overall stress.
Time blocking ensures you allocate moments for leisure, family, and self-care alongside studying.
Try this, It will really help to focus in your study, Avoid Interruptions and distractions. Let me know in the comments what do you think.
My total average score for this exam is 61 points, and I rank 47/55 in the class, which is a long way from getting a scholarship. I am very afraid that I will not be able to enter the university. I admit that I study not for ideals, but for survival, to make more money, and to live a better life than now. I admit that I feel that my value is defined by grades, and grades are my only value as a student, as a vampire who sucks the blood of my parents.
When I become an office worker, my value becomes to make the best possible KPI, and to get married and have children, preferably a boy, otherwise my husband's family will bully me. I admit that my world is very narrow, as if it exists to complete tasks. Every time I do poorly in the exam, I feel that life is hopeless. Every time I feel desperate, I will destroy my things, usually not good enough transcripts or test papers. I tore up my transcript, and the teacher said that I did very well in the exam, better than last time.
But there are many, many, many people ahead of me who are better than me. Survival means climbing up by stepping on others' heads, but I can only be a stepping stone for better people. I don't think I can survive. My grades are too bad, and people with bad grades will be eliminated by this world. Whenever I make a study plan, I will think of this. But I can't rest well.
When I rest, I will think about studying. Moreover, my family will not let me rest because of my grades. They think I am not working hard enough. I also want to ask myself why I get up at 5 o'clock every morning, go home at 6 o'clock in the evening, go to bed at 11 o'clock, have tests almost every day, and go to school on Saturdays. I paid countless money, but got bad grades. It's vacation, I know I should review, but I can't read anything. I keep dazed during the review process, or I am afraid that my grades will be worse next time. I forget the words I memorized very quickly. I am so scared. I seem to be unable to read anything and learn nothing well.
There are many people around me who can continue to live with peace of mind even though they have poor grades. I envy them very much. But on the other hand, I feel that their future is over, and my future is also over.
I am so tired, I don't know what to do, I am so scared.
I have 2 months left for my 10th boards and i havent even completed 1 chapter of any subject. Help me iam stressed how to score 90%+. Iwas topper since class 3rd and never scored lesss than 90%. Iam very much stressed now
I can understand programs. But I can't write accurately on my own. Especially in lab exams, I have to write whole programs with 50 - 60 lines. Is there any techniques to study those? P.S: I've my lab exam tomorrow. The code will be in java mg🥲
For a little background, I'm a special science student. I'm in 9th grade, and for the past 9 grade levels, I never studied or tried, so I'm unfamiliar with studying. Right now, I'm in a tough spot. I'm struggling with my major subjects in our curriculum and need to get high scores on our exam in two days so I won't fail my classes.
The problem with studying for me is I find it really monotonous and boring, and I don't have enough patience for it.
I'm not sure how I can get into studying. I've been doing flashcards on Gizmo, and I don't think this is doing anything for me. I DESPERATELY need help.
When I start studying my head starts to become a host show or it keep starting to chat a person to person conversation... And I can't keep focus on my studies and i procrastinate.... No matter how I control it loosen and kepp chatting HELP
Do you know any alternatives with Gizmo? I have been using it quite a while now, however I still have to wait for another day just so I can use it again, every time you make a mistake the hearts will be taken from 15 to 0. I want an alternative that is free and I don't want to pay any premiums or just to unlock any limitations.