Finding that Balance.

[America]

 Hey atarnote goers,

I'm in sort of a dilemma in regards of time management skills. For weeks now, i have been spend my days studying as a diligent and hard working student. Unfortunately this hasn't reflected on the grades in the least. Do any of you have tips for overcoming this burden? I have plenty of time during the day but, i feel like it's not used effectively enough. I find that studying hours on end is not something that is worth doing, and hasn't helped me at all. I am pretty desperate, as term 2 is coming up soon and i haven't been able to find that balance. Thanks all.

[Mr Keshy]

Hey!

Take a look at this Forum here.. Victorian Education Discussion

A few threads have popped up about time management and utilising holidays, have a read through them. There are some awesome tips

[Greatness]

Cut your study time down to 65-75% of what it's at now and use the remainder on hobbies, part time job, sports, friends etc. You might just need to have some time to yourself, relax and do something you enjoy rather then spend hours on end hitting up the books. But, you'll need to be self disciplined. If you can manage your time wisely then you will be studying more efficiently and effectively while enjoying your other hobbies Just know that when you're 'studying' you don't have to cover absolutely everything, hell I don't even recommend memorising everything... Have a solid understanding of what you need to know as this will translate into memorising once you do questions as it reinforces what you know. Also, don't focus on things you know well or you've studied before. Work on topics that are troubling. i.e. if you're doing textbook questions and you have to do Q1-5 all with a-g and you feel like it's basic stuff then do every 3rd qn from each Qn i.e. 1a, c, g, 2a, c, g .... etc. Then once you get to 6-10 they might be the more problem solving and critical thinking type questions where you struggle. Here is where you spend the majority of your time - on your weaker area.