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A few short decades ago, college was an option for graduating high school students. It was not required. You had a pretty good chance of getting a decent job, a modest home, and still afford to get married and have a family if you went to work right out of high school. In those days, companies invested in young people. They brought them in and trained them. They promoted them when positions became available, and they got annual raises and company benefits. But that was then.
In our society today, competition is fierce. Young people must go to college to get to the starting point. The days of starting in the stock room and working your way up to vice president are over. Managers are expected to bring something to the table that would make hiring them an asset to the company. There are only two things that you can get to the table. One is a college degree, and the other is experience. The likelihood of obtaining the background if you did not get a college degree is slim.
Where do you begin?
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There is not enough time!
This is something college students say often. They feel they have insufficient time to keep up with school, work, and social lives. But this exercise will show you how wrong you are. Put a small notebook in your pocket and begin tracking your time. Do this for three days. Mark what time you awoke and showered, how long you lingered over breakfast, and how much time you spent on social media or video games. Track your time on the bus, between classes, and playing football with the guys.
After three days, log your time diary onto a spreadsheet. You will soon discover that you spend a lot of time doing things that destroy your schedule. How much difference would it make if you got up 20 minutes earlier and reviewed your notes while on the bus going to school?
You do not have to give up anything you want to do. You have to slice your time into manageable slices that allow you to use your day more efficiently. Time management is the most important thing you can do for yourself.
Fuel your body and your mind.
Everything you put in your body affects it. Protein gives you long-term energy. Carbs and sugar give you fast power, usually followed by a crash. Eat a balanced diet. Drink plenty of water. If you are an athlete, be sure to rehydrate.
Smart Vitamins
People in college are often tempted to take medications to help them focus. College students today are in luck. Nootropics are all-natural vitamins that help students concentrate. They are very effective; people, from college students to CEOs, use them. Taking the right vitamins, nutrition, and exercise will greatly benefit your college success. You were born with everything you need, but taking care of yourself is up to you.
How to focus on homework
When we get to college, we think we know how to study. But you would be surprised how many students have problems in this area. As a child, your parents and teachers gave you boundaries to help you study. But, as an adult, you have to discover your limits.
Some people need a quiet place to study, and they look for long periods. For other people, that method is fruitless. Their minds wander, they cannot concentrate, and they think about anything but their studies. This student might do better if he studied in a less quiet place. Maybe they need busy noises behind them. They might be more productive if they carved out 30 minutes and learned in the coffee shop. They might do better if they look at the sound of a fan or dishwasher running. Put some time and effort into finding out what study habits work for you and stick with them.
It’s okay to walk your path. It’s okay if you do not know what you want to major in on the first day of classes. It’s okay to discover what makes you most effective. You will be fine in college and life if you keep moving toward your goal.
