Thoughts become actions. Actions become habits. Habits become your character.
As older people often say our habits can define who we really are. Certainly they can. Although there are habits which accustomed from your parents' genes, there are still those which you can actually alter or create since you are a new human being yourself. So be very careful when it comes to discarding and adapting or creating some new habits.
- Reading with the Television Turned On (Plus Some Junk Foods on the Side):
Who in the world could ever focus on what s/he is reading and absorb every vital information while watching TV? Perhaps there are some very chosen few. But they probably either have superpowers or they are the ultimate nerds of the universe. You can never define focus (nor concentration) and "studying" with a TV in front with some chips on the side and an open textbook on your lap.
- Relying on Memory Alone:
Although it's a good thing to memorize things and sharpen your memory through doing such, you can't always rely on solely that. Regardless if you're listening to a lecture or you're studying/reviewing your lessons, take into consideration that writing things down can help you remember them better.
- Studying on Your Bed:
Bed means comfort and comfort usually means sleep. How can you actually focus on your studying without drifting off especially when you're as tired as hell? If you badly need to study or do some school stuff before going to sleep, avoid your bed for a while.
- Compromising Sleep:
We all know that you really can't sleep a lot especially if you're a college student. However, as much as possible, never compromise sleep especially if you have the luxury of time for it. As much as possible, finish everything early. Don't take time for granted then cram all night afterwards. Compromising sleep is both bad for your habits and the health of your brain.
- Research Means Google:
No. Research is not defined as looking things up on Google. Although it's kind of accepted in a sense, but it's not practically the whole of it, besides the fact that you shouldn't believe everything you see on the internet. So get up and do some real research -- libraries, interviews, and observations.
- Not Listing Down Your Tasks and Homework's:
An organizer can be one of your best friends as you journey on through your student life. Don't claim that you could remember every task and goal by memory alone. Train yourself to write your responsibilities down so you could just check and accomplish them later without missing anything.
- Multitasking: Studying while Surfing the Internet and Visiting Your Social Networking Accounts:
Multitasking is a good thing. However, it shouldn't be at the expense of your studies. We all know that more often than not, Facebook Twitter, and even Google and Youtube can really become distractions and be counterproductive to our goals. If you're reading or studying, then concentrate on that first. After which, you have the liberty and time to do everything you want.
- Last Minute Reviews:
Although we are aware that sometimes we just can't avoid to do this, it doesn't make this a good study habit. As much as possible, do your best to study and review without practically cramming and pressuring your brain.
Your study habits wouldn't just define your academic standing. It can also define your future work ethics and habits as well. While it's not yet too late to bend and break some of your old and unhelpful ways, then bend and break them and create better ones.
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