Whether your biggest challenge is social media, procrastination, time management, or a combination of all three, we’ve got a variety of tools and techniques to minimize the stress of studying and keep you focused on what matters.

It’s easy to feel motivated at the beginning of term. But, a few weeks in, when your diary starts to fill up with assignments and deadlines, how can you ensure those good intentions stay with you all year long?

We’ve all experienced it. We have an important task to do, and we know we should get started on it immediately, but we put it off.

But why exactly do we procrastinate?

And most importantly, how do we overcome it?

Our current reliance on technology impairs our concentration and makes it difficult for us to focus on tasks like reading that require sustained focus.

Retraining your focus may feel difficult at first, but with the right habits and tools, it’s completely possible!

These study tips won’t make you a genius overnight. But the more you do them, the more you’ll find yourself retaining more material for longer periods of time. And instead of experiencing Sunday night panic for an assignment due Monday, you’ll feel relaxed and in control. 

The key to eliminating habits like procrastination and healthily managing perfectionist tendencies is to put in the work. These five strategies can help you begin overcoming perfectionism and establishing a more realistic, balanced vision of success.

While some teens are able to buckle down and self-study, many more struggle to find the energy and motivation to get the job done. These tips and strategies can help teens focus on their studies and get their work done today – and in the years to come!

Daniel Wong is an academic expert and the bestselling author of The Happy Student: 5 Steps to Academic Fulfillment and Success. As a certified counselor and coach, Daniel is on a mission to empower students with the mindset and methods to lead a meaningful and marvelous life!

Time. It’s the most important resource we have — and one that can’t be loaned, borrowed, or saved for later. We all get the exact same amount of it every single day.

Are you managing yours effectively?