What Are the Best Ways to Study at Home?
2020-03-14
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1Today we answer a question we get from many readers.
2What are the best ways to study at home?
3Here are some of the best ideas for healthy study habits:
4Create an area for studying:
5Where you study is important.
6It should be quiet, with good light to read by.
7You want enough room to spread out your books and notes.
8A table or desk works well. Be comfortable but not too comfortable.
9Do not study on your bed, for example. You might fall asleep!
10Cut out the noise:
11Some people study better in silence.
12Others like to have a little noise, like soft music playing.
13Go with whatever helps you focus.
14Cut out the distractions -- and the social media:
15Give yourself a break from social media.
16Put your phone away. And turn off the television.
17All these things pull you away from what you are trying to learn.
18Tell the people you live with that you are studying and need time alone to work.
19Take breaks:
20Treat yourself after reading something, working through a math problem, or completing some other task you set out to do.
21Get up, step away from your work and move your body.
22Go outside for a few minutes and get some fresh air.
23Eat so-called brain foods that are good for you:
24Foods like nuts, seeds, yogurt, berries and fish help your mind stay strong.
25Sugar may be appealing especially chocolate, a favorite of this writer -- but too much sugar will give you an energy crash.And, dont forget to drink plenty of water.
26One more thing: when you study, think good thoughts! Avoid bad thoughts like, ll never be ready for this test. Instead, tell yourself what you can do: I can understand and remember this material!
27And Good Luck!
28Thats Ask a Teacher, Im Anne Ball.
1Today we answer a question we get from many readers. 2Question: 3"What are the best ways to study at home?" 4Answer: 5Here are some of the best ideas for healthy study habits: 6Create an area for studying: 7Where you study is important. It should be quiet, with good light to read by. You want enough room to spread out your books and notes. A table or desk works well. Be comfortable...but not too comfortable. Do not study on your bed, for example. You might fall asleep! 8Cut out the noise: 9Some people study better in silence. Others like to have a little noise, like soft music playing. Go with whatever helps you focus. 10Cut out the distractions -- and the social media: 11Give yourself a break from social media. Put your phone away. And turn off the television. All these things pull you away from what you are trying to learn. Tell the people you live with that you are studying and need time alone to work. 12Take breaks: 13Treat yourself after reading something, working through a math problem, or completing some other task you set out to do. Get up, step away from your work and move your body. Go outside for a few minutes and get some fresh air. 14Eat so-called "brain foods" that are good for you: 15Foods like nuts, seeds, yogurt, berries and fish help your mind stay strong. Sugar may be appealing-especially chocolate, a favorite of this writer -- but too much sugar will give you an energy "crash." And, don't forget to drink plenty of water. 16One more thing: when you study, think good thoughts! Avoid bad thoughts like, "I'll never be ready for this test." Instead, tell yourself what you can do: "I can understand and remember this material!" 17And Good Luck! 18That's Ask a Teacher, I'm Anne Ball. 19Anne Ball wrote this story for VOA Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor. 20We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section. 21_________________________________________________________________ 22Words in This Story 23habit - n. a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way 24comfortable - adj. not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort 25focus - n. to direct your attention or effort at something specific 26distraction - n. something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention