5 Rules of Studying at Home

1. Find the Right Space

Start by allocating space to study in your home. And make sure you stick to it.

Try to ensure there are no distractions around you. And if you can, remove any distractions or time-eating temptations.

Studies show we forget 70% of new information we learnt by the next day. So once you’ve found your spot to study, focus on spacing out your learning over a longer period of time. This way, you’ll be more likely to retain information in the long run.

2. Take Advantage of Micro-Productivity

Facing a long list of ‘to-dos’ can feel overwhelming.

Instead, use microproductivity hacks to break tasks down into shorter spaces of time.

In essence, microproductivity helps you get more done. As explained by a senior researcher at Microsoft Research, Dr Shamsi Iqbal has a podcast recording to help you understand how you can use this helpful method.

3. Don’t Do It All on Your Own

Most of us need to connect with others on a regular basis.

But when you’re studying at home and unable to interact with others as you would, you’ll need to make the effort to connect with your peers or professors online.

This could mean joining a society or Facebook group on a topic relevant to your subject area.

Or, even better, finding someone on your course to buddy-up with. Because when you work together, you increase the chance of improving each other’s motivation and potential to learn.

4. Take Regular Screen Breaks

Recent studies reveal ‘Zoom fatigue’ is a real thing for employees who work from home.

Both Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab and London South Bank University (LSBU) have measured a significant increase in levels of exhaustion from interactions over Zoom meeting rooms.

So, when you’re studying at home, do lean into online learning and make the effort to engage with your peers. But be aware that the more time you spend meeting others online, the more time you’ll need to rest and recover.

5. Eat Well, Sleep Well and Build in Physical Activity

It is well known that getting enough sleep, eating the right foods and ensuring you’re getting at least 30 minutes of daily exercise will increase your brain’s ability to retain information.

But more recent studies have suggested ‘wakeful rest’ could also bring benefits to your day. By taking regular breaks of 5 to 20 minutes for reflective thought, wakeful rest could be the key to maintaining physical and mental health during home study.

So why not use some of that time when you’re not busy doing to be busy thinking?

In the end, successful home learning comes down to finding out what works for you. Before you do, we recommend following these 5 rules to see how much difference they could make to your days.

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