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Advice on how to study and find motivation

Are you a student who has lost the motivation to study? Follow these tips to find it.

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During your studies at university or college you will find yourself facing periods in which you will lack motivation to study. If you find yourself in this situation, in this article you will find ** study tips ** that will help you get through this period. You must start from the assumption that it is normal to face periods like this, the only way to overcome them is to take initiative and immediately start changing your attitude. Enjoy the reading!

** Focus on one task **

The most important thing is to be able to ** focus on just one task ** to complete: tackling multiple tasks all together could distract you and consequently not be able to complete anything. Choosing a task and completing it will surely help you regain the ** motivation to study **, because you will be able to see the results immediately and will give you the impetus to start another task soon after. To be able to organize yourself better, we recommend that you mark all the tasks you will have to carry out on a sheet of paper, in order to visually have the schedule to follow.

** Remember that having no motivation is natural and temporary **

During the university career, a student will surely find himself in periods in which the motivation to study disappears for various reasons. In recent periods, lessons from home have also been added, which have further put many students in difficulty: the lack of social interactions, the habit of learning in the classroom and other factors that have disappeared during the Coronavirus pandemic, have affected all students without distinction. For this reason you have to accept the situation and understand that you are not alone in this situation. Understanding this and accepting it will help you get through this period of lack of motivation and get back to studying.

** Plan your breaks **

Science says that learning involves the creation of memories, so studying in short bursts helps you learn better. Memories, in fact, are formed through connections between neurons, which must be left undisturbed to ensure that the memories are imprinted in the mind. So taking study breaks allows your neurons to incorporate memories and improve your study. The best thing is to plan your breaks: give yourself 25 minutes of study and a 5-minute break, then after the fourth time it's time for a half-hour long break before going back to studying.

** Take a walk **

During one of your long breaks, you could spend it taking a walk outdoors. Even if you have many things to do, carving out a space for a walk will bring you many benefits. Walking is good for the brain as it stimulates blood circulation and increases the flow of oxygen throughout the body. Added to this is the fact that taking a walk stimulates the production of endorphins, an element that puts you in a good mood: walking reduces stress and makes you more productive. A victory in every sense!

Eat well

Combining physical activity and eating well will help you find the motivation to study. Science shows how certain types of foods can support study by improving brain function and concentration. Therefore maintaining a balanced diet will pay off: snacking on unhealthy food will make you feel sluggish and fatigued during the day, not allowing you to study at full strength.

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