Hi Joseph! I was wondering how you disciplined yourself to avoid procrastination?
Also, how did you organise you time doing SWOTVAC in Year 12?
Thanks so much for this helpful guide!
Hey smallbean.
Avoiding procrastination was, and is, hard, and even those who achieve 99.95s procrastinate sometimes! So, to answer your question, with varied success haha.
Mostly, though, it was less about discipline and more about preparation for me. If I prepared well, and avoided distractions etc., I found it a lot easier. If you're trying to study but have Facebook open, or the fridge tantalisingly close, or chatty friends around, or whatever else, it's very easy to get off track. But if you're in a nice room with nice natural light, with your books and water, and your phone out of view, it's a lot easier.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is try to be proactive rather than reactive. Instead of punishing yourself or whatever for procrastinating, try to avoid it in the first place by setting yourself up well. Invest some time into study preparation and enjoy the benefits of study efficiency!
Re: SWOTVAC, good question. By the time it rolled around, I felt like I was on a bit of a good thing in terms of the way I was studying etc., so I tried to keep things pretty consistent. I actually went to school most days even though I wasn't formally required to (from memory), and studied in random rooms that weren't being used. Obviously you'll have to speak with your school about what's actually available to you during that time.
Actually being at school instead of home draws me back to the first point - study preparation. It's an important thing! How are you thinking you'll approach SWOTVAC?
Hi Nick!😀
Thanks for this awesome thread! I was just wondering, did you start Yr 12 work during the September/ October holiday period? If so, was this helpful during Term 4 (Start of Yr12 -Term 1)?🤔
Thanks!
Coolmate
G'day, Coolmate. No stress at all.
The September/October period of Year 11? No, I didn't, but note that VCE and HSC are structured a little differently. As a rule, in Victoria you don't start Year 12 content in the final term of the year prior, as many do in New South Wales.
Aside from a bit of holiday homework here and there, I didn't do heaps over the summer break, either. I actually travelled for several weeks, and didn't focus on school at all, which was definitely a good call in hindsight! That summer break is pretty lengthy, so there's a bit of flexibility there.
Not quite sure if I've interpreted your question correctly, so please let me know if not, or if you have any others!