what is the best way to remain fresh while i study. i start feeling sleepy after some time?
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If you believe the studies - your brain cannot remain focused for longer than 40 minutes at a time, needing a serious change in pace already after 20 minutes. So- take a break every 40 minutes and change your approach. Switch between reading for 20 minutes to memorizing, to creating little rhymes that help you memorize, to writing, etc. Change your approach every 20 minutes. Change your subject every 40 minutes
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Eat an apple(before you start feeling sleepy), give it time to take effect. Don't study while you eat, enjoy the apple. Its healthier and more effective than coffee.
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the easy answer is, plan ahead and don't leave all your studying to the last minute :-)\n\nIf you don't have other classes to work around, here is what I would suggest:\n\nT=9:00      Wake up, get ready for the day\nT=9:30    Grab breakfast to eat while you study\nT=9:45    Study for an hour\nT=10:45   Get up, stretch, use the bathroom\nT=11:00   Study for another hour\nT=12:00   Check email, go chat with friends, and otherwise take a break.  Get some lunch.\nT=12:30   Go to a different place to study.  Try the library, or a commons room.\nT=12:45   Study a new subject for two hours (if you have more than one to work on).\nT=2:45   Get up and find somewhere new to study you haven't been to yet today.  Grab a snack on the way.\nT=3:00   Study another two hours\nT=5:00   Break!  Spend an hour or two with friends, playing a game, or basically de-stressing\nT=6:00   Eat dinner, start gearing up to study again\nT=6:45   Make your way back to somewhere comfortable to study\nT=7:00  Settle in and study as long as you can stand\nT=10:00ish Get up, check email, move around, head back to your room if you're not there already\nT=10:30ish Bring your most boring study material to bed with you.  Read it until you fall asleep.  You'll either get lots read (good) or get plenty of sleep (also good) :-)\n\nThis assumes you have a full day, but this gives you a good 11+ hours of studying, and still time to eat, talk with your friends, and generally not go crazy.  It also gives you at least 9 hours of sleep at night, which will really help!\n\nStudying in multiple places throughout the day helps keep you from getting bored (and sleepy) while you work.  Also, if always study the same subjects in the same rooms, it really helps your brain absorb the information faster (strange, but true!).  If your test involves remembering a bunch of facts (like who painted each of these pictures, when, what techniques did they use, etc), study each thing (painting, in this case) in a different room.  Then when you get to the test you can see a painting and remember "Oh, I read that one while sitting in the stairwell.  That means it was painted in X year by so-and-so."  It helps you keep the information from getting all mixed up in your head!
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while it's generally not a good idea to study for long hours, i for one have been in that position many times.  the key is to stay away from processed sugar and caffeine for as long as possible because while they'll give you a quick burst of energy, you'll crash a few hours later.  while you study, eat protein (eggs, etc) and snack on veggies or fruits - they'll give you energy, and munching on something will keep your eyes open.  also try to take breaks every couple hours so you don't get burnt out.
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U must alays study with a clear mind and in an environment u can focus. Some people like to have a little soft music on the side to calm them down while others like total silence, u just choose what u prefer. Read as much as u can in 30-45mins and take a 5-10min break at all times, this helps so u dont lose yo concentration. To remember key points u must always have acronyms which are letters which represent a poi eg B- Be organised.
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how about changing your work study habits instead. Try a place thats quiet with no distractions, get up often and stretch or take a short walk in fresh air every 30-45mins. Don't snack while working change subjects or projects if you find yourself stuck or losing focus and then come back to it. There are lots of herbal and otc's that make claims but do any of the really work or cause more harm or just waste your money.
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Try some yoga or just breathe. Take it slow and start a study regime. Do things at a specific time and don't go off it. Feel confident that you know the info. . Whenever you don't know an answer go with your gut feeling. Take deep breathes whenever you feel like you're going to fail.\nGood luck and just breathe.
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Go to somethig like drweil.com and look at breathing exercises.  They will REALLY help you if you let them.\n\nThen, spend this weekend studying.  I suppose that's obvious, but knowing that you're as prepared as possible will take a load off your shoulders.\n\nGet lots of sleep and eat a good protein-based breakfast on the mornings of your exams.  This will help prevent sugar-crashes that you can get just eating something like cereal for breakfast.  A little caffeine throughout the day can help you stay awake and feel sharper.\n\nGood Luck with finals!
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I try staying awake to finish term papers a lot.  Keep the lights on so that you don't think of it as night time.  Too much caffine will make you hyper, but just enough will keep your brain stimulated enough to stay awake.  Try sleeping a lot the night before and take a nap that day so you aren't as tired at night.  Try to do all your research before hand so that all you need to do it put it all together.  Do your citations and stuff the next day.  A lot of people say power naps help, but for me if I were to lie down I would stay asleep all night.  Whatever works for you.
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study in the morning or after a good sleep. Your mind would be refreshed and that could help you study better. Don't be afraid. This will just make it harder to study.\nYou could also study bit by bit every day so that your memory would still be upto date with it's information. And that you don't have to study much when the exam comes.
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The best way is to make a revision timetable.  That helps you to structure your time and requirements.\nRevise in short bursts.\n  If you have TV's and games consoles in your room you might want to think about taking them out whilst you revise, to remove the possibility of distractions.\n  Turn off your mobile.\n  Aim to study for not longer than thirty to forty five minutes at a time.  research has shown that anything longer than this is pointless as the brain won't retain information.\nMake sure the room you revise is is not too hot, that will make you feel sleepy.\nTake regular breaks, use the breaks to get a drink, water, fruit juice, and maybe a treat to reward yourself.  \nWalk about during the break, remove yourself from the 'revision centre'.\nFeel proud of yourself each time you complete a period of revision.\nTry not to get too stressed\nPlan treats and rewards for yourself, that way the revision won't take over completely but you will approach it with renewed energy rather than feeling  your entire life is 24/7 revision.\nGood luck!!!
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what you are doing now is good ( I mean the Internet) because you need a break from studying now if you finished your studying use the Internet for an hour then take a shower then go to bed I wish you good luck
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I am also doing my exams at the moment, have 3, 2 of which are 100%! Sleep is one of the most inportant things you need to do to let your brain and body rest. You need at least 6-8 hours a night, this helps with concentration for studing. Depriving yourself isn't a great idea, might effect your studies the opposite way.
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Whenever you do anything right or whenever someone compliments you,write it in a book.When you are feeling depressed flip through the book.You'll feel better.The best way to take a break between studying is to take a walk.Never watch tv,or browse the net if you like both these activities.You'll never notice the time passing.
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you can use timing\n5 hours study 1 hour sleep\nwith this method you sleep only 4 hours a day and don't feel sleepy\nif you want more sleep try 3-1
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try to restart after taking a break for 5 min after you study say 3 pgs. or try group study with a studious friend of urs. it works 4 quite a lot ppl
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Study in increments.  Spend 10 minutes, then take a break for a minute, then spend another 10 minutes, and so on.  Just like repetitions at the gym, study in "sets" and you will be more successful.  I also drink a soda (Coke or Pepsi) 20 minutes before a test.  For whatever reason, I remember more, after the soda.  Get plenty of sleep too.  You will not learn if you are tired!  You will spend more time thinking about sleep, rather than your studies!  Also, if you are laying in bed, unable to sleep, get up and study for another 10 minutes.