Notes on How to Study

This document, which may never be completely finished due to constant editing or the addition of notes, will serve as the first "notes" in LSAT Prep.

(Use this information more so like tips and tricks, rather than concrete rules. If a tip doesn't work for you, either remove it from the list or just simply ignore that piece of advice entirely.)

List One

Create a designated workspace with limited distraction
Only keep the essentials on your desk
Write down goals & tasks for each study session (A/N: Use Sticky Notes)
Use background noise such as rain/ASMR/soft music
Put your phone away while working unless you absolutely need it
Work for short intervals
Set time limits for individual tasks and for when to stop working
Practice mindfulness to cope w/ distracting thoughts (It was advised to use the the app Headspace, or other mindfulness apps to help with concentration.)
If distracting thoughts persist, write down the distracting thoughts so that you can deal with them later. (A/N: Use Sticky Notes, so you can write down the issue and stick it somewhere out of your way/away from your notes.)

Source: https://youtu.be/Z1UaU6O59tg How I Stay Focused - 10 tips for focusing|studytee

List Two

Don't forget to set goals/task (A/N: This was repeated so it much be important, right?)
Don't try to multitask. (You won't retain anything if you don't take your time to absorb the information. This means when you are studying for arguments, don't try to do logic games at the same time.)
Stop using "passive" study methods. (ex: rereading/rewriting notes just to reread/rewrite. If you are just writing your notes again so they look pretty, you aren't learning or challenging your brain. That kind of studying is just not worth it.)
Don't just focus on what's easy for you. (If you only focus on what's "easy", you cannot progress in your studies. The whole point of studying is to obtain knowledge from a subject UNKNOWN to you. So don't just focus on what you already KNOW.)
DON'T STUDY IN BED. (A/N: You're going to associate studying with sleepiness and, then, you'll never get anything done.)
Stop refusing to get help. (A/N: You know, most educators become educators because they want to HELP people, they want to EDUCATE people. If you need help, just ask. Or, if you have social anxiety like myself, google it, email a professor, find other (credible) sources. Don't just struggle on your own. You'll end up talking yourself out of studying because it'll become "too hard" or "too stressful".)

Source: https://youtu.be/SIswBsRpwXw 6 Terrible Study Habits to Quit, Like, Yesterday|studyquill

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