Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Study Tip No. 1--Bite off a little bit

Who says this BLURB thing is worthless? Here, for example, is a priceless study tip for you. And it's free for the taking.

Spend less time and energy worrying about and hoping about and complaining about something you have to do or learn, and more time actually trying to do it or learn it. Sometimes it helps to take a little time to complete just one little step in the process. Write the first sentence. Do the first math problem. Study and memorize one key term or concept. Read the first three pages. Just crossing the boundary between avoiding it and doing it, can make a big difference. Then when you come back to the task with the necessary time, you've already started.

Go ahead. Give it a try.