STUDY LESS & ACHIEVE MORE by OPTIMUM UTILISATION OF STUDY TIME

Study Study Study….But How ???
1. Sit in a place which is relatively noise / disturbance free.

In this post I would like to highlight the fact that many students study in an unsystematic manner. What is the best manner to study then? The perfect style is a matter of individual choice. However I have enlisted below a few points that most students ignore while studying. I would strongly advice students to implement their study plan carefully paying attention to the points below.

2. Sit on your study table with adequate light falling from behind.

3. Use a strong sturdy Chair with a straight back. Avoid using a sofa.
4. Before beginning your study sit on the table and plan what you have to accomplish.

5. Rate your confidence level from 1 to 10 on the topic you have decided to study.
6. Close your eyes for a 2 minutes and breathe deeply.
7. Mentally affirm “ I am confident that I will remember what I am about to study. My mind is receptive to new concepts. I am a sincere and good students, capable of excellence.”
8. Begin study / learning / writing with a calm and focussed mind.
9. Complete what you have decided to do in step 4.
10. Again close your eyes for a 2 minutes and breathe deeply
11. Mentally affirm “ I am confident that I will remember what I have just studied. I have grasped the new concepts. I am a sincere and good student, capable of excellence.”

12. Again rate your confidence level from 1 to 10 on the topic you have studied. ( There should be at least a marginal increase in your level. ) The better your study the better will be the increase in level.
13. Get up from your chair feeling confident. Smile !

In the rare case that after you have completed your study, you do not notice a change in your confidence level please do not panic. Learning sometimes can be time taking. Give yourself another chance. See what you did wrong. Go through points 4 to 12 again.

Repeated use of this system will ensure that you actually study less with better results.
Happy Learning !

The Most Important 90 days of my Life ( For SSC / HSC / CBSE Students )

Three months more for the SSC 2010. 90 days and the countdown has begun.

What should I do ? Where do I start ? How much should I study  ? Am I on target ? Will I get the percentage I am looking for ? Yes these and many more question riddle the mind of a student at this moment.

Here are somethings you can do to keep you on your study Schedule !

1.   Follow a Regular Time Table: Keep a simple Time Table in Place. Don’t be too rigid. The Aim is to see that you don’t waste your time.

2.  Understand your Body Clock: Most students want to follow someone elses study pattern. It wont work. Understand your own self first !. When are you the brightest ? When are you normally in the best mental frame to learn? For some it could be early morning 5 O clock and for others One O clock at night ! Study the subjects according to your own energy level to study.

3.   Stick to your Plan: It’s very normal for every mind to make up excuses. I will study Later ! or I have already done it in Class. Or I haven’t understood it well. I’ll do the easy subject / topic first. Don’t Listen to theses excuses. Just Stick to your original Plan. Study !

4.   Know What to Study: Often when we sit to study we don’t know what to study ? or where to begin ? Ask yourself simple questions like which subject am I afraid of most ? What topic is troubling me? Which part of the chapter have I not understood? – Yes Begin right there ! Focus On what you do not Know or Understand and Convert it to Yes I now Understand it completely !

5.   Avoid Watching Too much T.V. : Yes its true ... Watching T.V. even just for 30 minutes a day when you have exams approaching can sure play havoc with your mind. Simply because its a Great Distraction ! and keeps your mind on what you have seen for far longer than needed. It effectively programs your mind - being a powerful Audio visual Medium - hence it is better avoided when you want your mind to function at its optimum best.

6.  Keep healthy friendship: Healthy friendship is never poking or proviking kind of friendship. Those who critisise you or make fun of you or prevent you from studing - keep them at Bay.

7. Think Positive Thoughts : Its natural for students to think self defeating thoughts. I can't concentrate or I know I will perform poorly or This subject is too difficult for me - are Self defeating thoughts. No matter how much you study - if you entertain these thoughts there will be no improvement. Think thoughts that will raise your energy level. I think I can do it ! I know I may not be doing well at the moment but my hard work will get me to the top. I know I have it in me to be a success. My study is systematic and I feel that the more I follow my plan the better I will perform.

8. Evaluate: Every plan must be tested for its effectiveness. If you have followed a study Time Table for about a week. It is time to evaluate. Ask your self questions like... Is my confidence level better? or Am I now more proficient at the subjects that I focus on ? The key is not to be critical of oneself but to genuinely see the result of the effectiveness of your Time Table. In many ways you may feel you want to modify the Timetable a bit. or Change the subjects or the time duration or the method of study - Do So !!! You know the best way you can make effective use of your time.

Please come back again for Tips to keep you on track of your study Plan.

Beauty of Math!

Beauty of Math!

1 x 8 + 1 = 9

12 x 8 + 2 = 98

123 x 8 + 3 = 987

1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876

12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765

123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654

1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543

12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432

123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11

12 x 9 + 3 = 111

123 x 9 + 4 = 1111

1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111

12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111

123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111

1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111

12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111

123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88

98 x 9 + 6 = 888

987 x 9 + 5 = 8888

9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888

98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888

987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888

9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888

98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it? And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1

11 x 11 = 121

111 x 111 = 12321

1111 x 1111 = 1234321

11111 x 11111 = 123454321

111111 x 111111 = 12345654321

1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321

11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321

111111111 x 111111111=123456789 87654321