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Get study tips in improving your grades in physics.
Although some of the study tips are for physics, most can be applied to any subject.
Overcoming Obstackles to Success
Before proceeding any further, first of all lets see what are the Main Obstacles To Academic Success. There can be many distractions.............. Some items in this list may be YOUR obstacles ! Answer "Yes" to any item which regularly interferes with your doing well in school / College. If you have too many "yes" answers, Make a note and start working on it.
- Lack of a study schedule
- Priorities unclear (What to study first)
- Failure to use short blocks of time constructively
- Failure to use long blocks of time constructively
- When sitting down to study, usually too tired or listless to study
- Leaving tasks unfinished; jumping from one task to another
- Studying on bed & falling asleep
- Daydreaming
- Can't resume studying after study breaks
- Spending too much time socializing, playing games or sports
- Unable to say "no" to invitations and requests
- Making unrealistic time estimates
- Attempting too much at once
- Getting behind in one course because of having to study for another
- Getting involved in unnecessary details
- Accomplishing very little in relation to the amount of time spent studying
- Distracted or frustrated by cluttered desk
- Not having or unable to locate needed materials
- Study area faces a window, door, TV, phone or other distractions
- Interruptions by outside interference (phone calls, visitors, noises)
- Frequently waiting until the last minute before starting to study or begin major project i.e., Procrastination.
- Feeling of intense panic while taking tests
Don’t you worry. The purpose of this guide is to give you suggestions and ideas as to how to work in order to achieve success.
I am sure if you apply these suggestions, make little changes in your daily lifestyle, work on your attitude, there is nothing to stop you to ACHIEVE whatever results you AIM at.

