Day 10 - Maximizing my Time

If I were to give advice to anyone on how to do well in preparing for exams or a major course, it would be something along the lines of, proper nutrition, sufficient sleep, enough exercise, etc. In fact, I think I listed all of that in a previous post already. However, it just seems that sometimes following one's own advice is a little more difficult than it seems, because the person involved in the deed is your very own self.

So far this week, it seems like I have been adhering to said game plan, but I think more can be done. I still go to class feeling in a less than optimal condition, feeling sleepy during class today and yesterday even. I wonder if it was caused by the fact that I missed out on my morning coffee, or if it is simply because as the days wear on and the study load becomes heavier, I am facing a energy drain.

That shall not be the case. I think I seriously need to keep myself engaged during lessons, and really pay attention and start committing to memory the things that are being discussed in class, instead of leaving it to self revision at the end of the day. There isn't enough time for that. Maybe it's time I start making the full use of my time whenever I am in class, instead of allowing those hours to be wasted.

I should add one more criteria to that game plan then; which is to cut down on time wastage and seriously utilise every single minute. I need to start committing things to memory on the spot as I learn, and start making notes in class instead of leaving those to my revision time at night, cos like I said, I think firstly, there isn't enough time. Secondly, it makes my study time at night more productive and I give myself more time to do other things. Like PRACTICE those damn questions from the question bank!

All that being said, I should really maximise my rest time as well. Sleeping time should be spent sleeping, and recreation time should be spent doing leisurely stuff. Exercise time should be spent exercising and procrastination should be minimised. As should be time spent on activities I should not be wasting time on.

Every minute counts in preserving brain juice, mental stamina, as well as physical energy.