The art of success lies in the process
In this article I will present step-by-step instructions which will make you work/study more efficiently.
This process focuses on efficient learning and productivity by priming the mind so you enter the right mind state. This process also teaches you how to reorder task for task completion. So you focus on productivity. The article also give tips on how to learn faster.
In other words: The art of succeeding with your work is presented in this article.
The slogan for task completion is: "You want if you can". The best way to increase motivation and finish tasks are when the you know how to do it and then does it. The likelihood of success with your work increases when you work actively with learning.
0. Create an environment for effective work
Work in a quiet room. Preferably a boring room, preferably without distracting entertainment. Put your phone in "do not disturb" mode and put it in another room where you can't reach it easily.
Rearrange your desk so that all work materials are neatly and easily accessible. Anything else that doesn't belong to work can be removed. If you use the computer for your work, all distracting/irrelevant tabs can be closed. Don't let yourself be guided by impulses to do anything other than work. Decide to work.
1. Determine the length of the work/study-session
Working/Study sessions that require memory (requires memorization or recall of new information): 20-30 minutes. Otherwise (Using anchored knowledge, problem solving): 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. I stop when I feel mentally tired. Go for undisturbed working/studying.
2. Get an preview of what needs to be done
Write down in bullet form what needs to be done. Prioritize completing tasks. Check with coworkers, teachers, students, AI, etc. if there is anything that is unclear before you go home for the day. So that you can work/study unhindered when working on your own.
Some tips on how to do it when it come to studies:
Before a classes with new content:
Read the table of contents in the course book for the area the lesson will be about
Skim paragraphs for relevant sections
Look for keywords. You don't need to memorize, it is enough that you have been exposed to them.
Just briefly: See if you can connect the new information to something you have learned before. Asking questions is also sufficient. Don't overdo this point.
Before a study/working session:
Write down tasks that you need to complete in a short bulleted list. Group tasks of a similar nature that don't require mental adjustment when you start the next task.
Write a bullet list of what needs to be done in this study session.
It is important that all the tasks on the list are broken down in such a way that you know how to complete them relatively easily.
3. Focus training for 5-10 minutes
Purpose: So you can maintain focus for a longer period and not get distracted. Use a timer.
How to do it: Focus on the awareness of how the air touches the body. When you breathe through the nose, be aware of how the air touches the nostrils. If distracted from this exercise, come back to awareness of the air on the nostrils. Repeat for 5-10 minutes.
When the ten-minute focus session is over, set an appropriate time for your study/work session. Continue to step 4.
4. Set the timer
Memory-intensive study sessions: 20-30 minutes. 5-10 minute break. 10 minute review. Otherwise: 40-90 minutes. 5-10 minute break. Review for 10 minutes if needed.
5. Review the list of tasks to be completed during this study/work session
Have the intention to complete all the tasks on the list.
Mentally say this: "I will complete all the written tasks on the list in this study/work session in ... minutes" Replace ... with the chosen number of minutes.
6. Start a timer. Study/work effectively and prioritize completing all tasks on your list
7. 5-10 minute break. Then 10 minutes of revision
8. Streak calendar: Can you create a daily study/working routine?
When you have completed your study session, you can mark today's date as completed. If you have a daily working/study routine, it will become easy to maintain a working/study streak.
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