Today I'm going to share with you some tips on how to prepare yourself for studying.

·  Say a big "NO" to using your cell phone while you study. Turn it off and put it aside while you study. Many people are distracted by their phones. Put your phone in a drawer or give it to your parents with a time when you want it back.

·  Try to keep proper notes during class and keep them in order. Use your notes in preparation for homework, a project, or an exam. If you're worried about missing something from the teacher's explanation while you're taking notes, take quick pencil notes in a notebook. You can always erase with a pencil and rewrite with a pen already legible!

·  A good night's sleep is important for remembering what you've learned. This is due to the fact that during sleep the brain brings together the information it has learned, thereby reinforcing it. To retain the knowledge you learn, get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

·  Get in order! Keep your desk and workspace clean and tidy. Free your backpack of unnecessary papers or put all papers in a large folder. When you're organized, you won't miss or lose anything, and you'll have an easier time working.

·  Don't give up. Sacrifice today for tomorrow!

·  Tell yourself that after you reach your goal, you can rest and have fun. Don't give in to extraneous stimuli. If someone or something distracts you, use earplugs, absorbent cotton, or turn away from the person distracting you.

·  Think about the rewards of your studies. If you want to be a doctor or an artist or something else, you need to study and get good grades now so you can get the job you want in the future.

·  If you need help, don't be afraid to ask your teacher for help. Teachers get paid to answer questions. Also, most teachers are eager to help students. Ask questions, and the teacher will see that you are interested in learning and want to excel in his subject. Don't worry about what other friends might think of you. It's better to learn the lesson well than to pretend that you're fine and you've got it all figured out.

·  Think about your smart friends. Try to be like them, learn like them. See how they learn. But don't overdo it!

·  Sometimes studying with a friend can help you not get bored. Even better if it is your classmate, as he can help you not to get bored. But don't get too caught up in the chatter - remember, you have to study!

·  Some people are helped by music playing in the background.

·  If you're easily distracted, study by turning to face the wall.

·  If you like to daydream, just stop thinking about everything but studying. Put all thoughts aside and just get started. And also think about how hard it will be if you start studying for a difficult exam just before it starts. The earlier the better!

·  Consider hiring a tutor. A tutor can be fun. He can help you figure out what you don't understand. If your parents can't afford a tutor, you can always ask a family member with good knowledge of the subject, you're not good deal with, to help you.