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What is the Best Time to Study? Day vs Night

The Best Time To Study

What is the best time to study? It’s one of those endless debates among students; is it better to study at night or during the day? Each side has its own loyal advocates who will speak at length of the benefits of their preferred method to try and convince you of the benefits of their choice.

Everyone thinks they know what the best time to study is but the reality is that each person is different and there is no clear winner from a scientific point of view. There are some people who get more out of studying at night while others find the best time to study to be the morning or the afternoon. In terms of objective reasons for both sides, we’ve researched the following benefits to try and answer once and for all what is the best time to study?!

4 Benefits of Studying During the Day

1. After a good nights sleep, you’ll likely have more energy and a higher ability to concentrate the next day.

2. Society is structured around being active during the day and sleeping at night, so by sticking to this norm there are undeniable benefits such as being able to go to the library or book shop.

3. Most people are contactable during the day so it’s easier to communicate with your friends or teachers during the day if you have any questions.

4. Natural light is better for your eyes. Artificial light hurts our eyes and can affect our natural sleep rhythm.

4 Benefits of Studying at Night

1. People are more active, louder and intense during the day. At night it’s only you and the night owls so you can study in peace and quiet.

2. If you’re lucky enough to live near a library that’s open late, you will notice that the library is near desertedwhen you want to study late.

3. At night there are fewer distractions than during the day. Most of your friends are asleep and your social networks will be less active.

4. It is true that things look different by night. The night can increase your creative efficacy and help you see concepts differently.

There are possibly more reasons why each of these options could be the best time to study. It’s important to note however that ultimately it all depends on your individual preferences. Sadly, there really is no objective ‘best time to study‘! It all depends on your personality, what you’re studying, your resources, time management and your natural sleep cycle.

If you study at night, or are interested in starting, then read the tips below.

5 Tips for Night Time Studying

If you know that you study better at night, follow these tips to get the most out of your preferred time of study:

1. Establish a Routine: If you decide to study at night, don’t do it sporadically, establish a study routine. This way your body will get used to it and you can get the best study performance possible. If you study for a few days and a few nights, your body will go crazy! Pick one and stick with it.

2. Rest: If you study at night, this does not mean you should be sleeping less. A well rested mind is key to successful study so make sure you don’t neglect your sleep by catching a few zzz’s during the day.

3. Lighting: It can happen to us all; you start studying during the evening and next thing you know it’s night time and you’re studying in the dark! Make sure this doesn’t become a common occurrence. If you’re a night studier, work in a properly lit room as it will improve your study.

4. Time Management: It’s easy to lose track of time when studying at night. This makes it even more important to create a study timetable outlining when you will take breaks. It’s recommended that you take a 5 to 10 minute break every 50 minutes when studying. Also make sure you keep hydrated!

5. Music: As mentioned above, one of the benefits of studying at night is the increase in your creativity levels. Many believe that their creativity becomes more pronounced at night. That is why many artists work through the night. A good idea to induce your creativity is to study while listening to music that inspires and motivates you.

If you’re interested in studying with music, check out our article “Music for Studying: 10 Tips to Pick the Best Study Music“.

If you’re a night studier, why do you think this is the best time to study?

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Learn how to study better than 99% of your classmates

When we look for advice on how to study better, most articles trot out the same old advice: create a study schedule, review it frequently, get plenty of sleep, and so on.

Now while tips like these will almost certainly be effective in helping you reach your goals, we’re going to go a step further. We’re going to give you tips that aren’t so common – but ones that will help propel you beyond 99% of your fellow students all the same!

6 Tips for Amazing Study Success

1. Combine various sources and form your own view

Generally speaking, students look for good, reliable notes (either from classmates, books, online or resources) and then rush off to school, feeling well prepared.

This approach can be successful, but in order to excel, it’s best to compare several sources (books, presentations, videos and so on) and combine these together by creating your own study material.

By doing this you can ensure that your study material doesn’t remain static, but continuously improves. If you find something new or interesting that’s related to the topic, then add it in.

This will help you to deepen your understanding of the issue as you’ll have examined multiple points of view. You can then form your own informed opinion on the matter – something that will be lacking in most of your peers.

2. Measure your progress from the day one

It’s nothing new for students to simulate a test environment and create or participate in quizzes to see how much they know about a subject. However, most students test themselves like this when it is too late and exams are already steadily approaching.

The solution is to make and take small tests regularly from the beginning. If you can make a habit of this and incorporate it into your study routine then you’ll have a much clearer idea of how you’re progressing and any areas you might need to brush up in. Not only will doing so help you retain information for longer, it will also reduce your stress levels and prepare you for an exam-type environment.

GoConqr Quizzes is ideal for this purpose as it collects all your test results and lets you keep track of your scores over time, thereby letting you monitor your progress in a given subject.

3. How to study with your emotional intelligence

In many cases, what really distinguishes the most outstanding students isn’t their academic intelligence but their emotional intelligence. “So what’s that?” you ask. Well, emotional intelligence relates to your ability to stay motivated and cope with stressful situations.

Research by Stanford University actually found that students’ emotional quotient (their EQ) was actually a better predictor of success that their intelligence quotient (IQ). How you perform over time basically comes down to whether you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. Those with a fixed mindset fixate on problems and feel overwhelmed, while those with a growth mindset embrace challenges and treat them as a chance to learn something new.

A good strategy to build a growth mindset is to meet your learning needs head on. Try not look at studying as merely being part of exam preparation as this puts the emphasis on being examined instead of instead acquiring knowledge. If you focus on learning instead of cramming, your understanding of a topic and your ability to recall information about it later will be far better. So approach your studies in a positive way by viewing learning and knowledge as valuable ends in and of themselves.

4. Don’t compare yourself to others

It may seem ironic that one of the tips on how to study better than 99% of your classmates is by not comparing yourself to them, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true – in the end, success means something different to each of us.

Therefore, the top students do not pay attention to what the next person is doing because they’re focused on their own needs and goals. Aside from that, comparing yourself to others only puts creates undue pressure and restrains both levels of motivation and creativity. So don’t get bogged down in competition by trying to emulate someone else – follow point 3 and use you emotional intelligence to self-motivate your way to achieving your own success.

5. Avoid shortcuts

In line with the above, what really matters is your personal learning experience. Even if you know that you can get the answer to an exercise you’re doing on the Internet or from a friend, take a step back! Of course you can ask others for their help, but always put your personal learning goals first and foremost. Get the information you need about how to study better and find your own answers.

In the long run, it is much more important to get results through effort and dedication.

“Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.”
– Anne Frank, The Diary of Anne Frank

6. Communicate with others

While you should have your own personal learning goals, study can also be a collaborative process. There are different ways to study and huge benefits to growing a network of contacts (teachers, peers and anyone else who may be interested) with which you can get in contact to discuss ideas and share views.

The Global Development Research Center actually lists up to 44 benefits of collaborative learning, including more developed critical thinking skills and complex thought processes.

To get your contacts up and running, GoConqr Groups lets you easily bring together a group of people that can actively contribute to the flow of knowledge. You can discover and join Public Groups in a variety of subjects and exam levels to share and collaborate with other students, or create a private Group of your own for a more focused learning experience.

So there you have it, our how to study tips to become an exceptional student. One word of warning though, just be ready for the requests for help and advice from others once you’ve sharpened your study skills and mastered your topics!

Go to this website for further information.

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Make Your New Year’s Resolutions the SMART Way

Even though there are a good amount of things on this list you can start working on, I’m sure you have other goals and resolutions you’d like to make for the new semester. Everyone does.

However, most people will just make them and then immediately fail. I see it every year – I go to the school gym like always, and Januaries always put me off. Droves and droves of resolution-making wannabes curling in the squat rack and generally making a mess of things. In a couple of weeks, they’re all gone.

Don’t be like them. For one, don’t curl in the squat rack (I will hurt you), and two, don’t make vague resolutions that you won’t keep. Make SMART goals:

S – specific – don’t say, “I want to get healthier”. Pick a goal – a real goal. Something with specific reasons, requirements, and constraints. Specify a benefit.

M – measurable – be able to measure your performance. A goal like, “I want to run a 5K in under 30 minutes” is great – you will know exactly when you’ve achieved it, and you have something to work towards. Something visible.

A – attainable – make your goal something you can attain in the near future. If you can’t even bench 100 pounds right now, don’t make it your goal to bench 225 right away. Shoot for 135, make it, and then raise the bar.

R – relevant – is this goal relevant to your life? It needs to really matter. A goal that doesn’t really matter to your life’s path isn’t going to be fulfilled – you just won’t be able to keep motivation.

T – time-bound – you need to set a time boundary for when this goal will be accomplished, so you are motivated to practice. The Alarm Trigger isn’t made-up; deadlines drive our performance.

If you’d like, you can read more about SMART goals. Whatever you do, just make some.

Thanks for reading my list of ways to start the next semester off right. If you’ve already made some goals of your own, share them in the comments below – maybe you’ll inspire someone else! Also, share this post with anyone who could use a boost to make next year even better than this one.

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How to study from the beginning of the year?

Hi Students

Whether you are a school or college student it doesn’t matter learning from the beginning will enable you to complete the year successfully. Start the year with fresh innovative ideas and thoughts. You will meet new teachers and friends, communicate with all in a right way. Once you step into school or college, you need to analyse the syllabus, read the books, prepare checklist and blueprint and go beyond by learning through internet.

You may not understand when you read the subjects for the first time, never leave it as such but keep on reading, surf internet and get to know about the same. It’s not that you should study only after you have been taught by the teachers, you must learn before and get some ideas and make yourself energetic. Discuss with your friends and teachers & express your thoughts about the lesson you are going to learn on daily basis. Initiate the class to make debate on the same. This will enable you to get different views from them.

You might be wondering why I am saying this now itself, but it is good to think about the same now to attain success at the end of the year. Listen to the class carefully, take notes, clarify your doubts with teachers or friends, revise the lesson on the same day and test yourself what you have understood. Being a book worm will never help you rather understanding what you learn will help you to shine.

Learning from the day one and having the habit of revising your lessons daily will make your exam preparation very easy. Plan accordingly and taste the fruit of success. Make your life memorable and meaningful.

All the very best!!

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