This last week I have been recognizing when I procrastinate the most. My biggest problem seems to be homework. I don't like sitting down to study with a messy house, so I spend more time cleaning than I do on homework. I always find other things that I have to do, like paying bills or taking and picking up the kids from school. So I have devised a short term plan. When I have to go anywhere, I take my books with me. If I leave ten minutes early, I am able to sit and wait for the kids after school and study. I am either able to study or review. A great way of retaining information is by taking notes. If you can come up with a good note taking strategy, then you minimize reading time. Close reading is good for first time reading, but if you can summarize each paragraph into a sentence you can understand, you are able to read your question, and remember what you already read. Review, review, and more review. Making a to-do-list and putting it up where you can see it all the time, helps remind you, constantly, of important things that need to be done. Place to-do-lists and notes on the fridge, on the door, or next to the coffee pot so you see it whenever your in those areas. Little, helpful, reminders play an important role in recognizing and remembering what it is you have to do. Using features on a tablet can help you set up reminders also.
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