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Working out priorities

Priorities can be divided up into: URGENT – must be done now. IMPORTANT – must be done soon. UNIMPORTANT – must be done eventually. There is, of course, a lot of overlap so you might also list the things you have to do only in order of importance – the top one or two becoming […] Read more

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Long term planning and timetabling

“Long-term planning” could mean what you intend to do in a week’s time to what you intend to do with the rest of your life! Many people fail tests or exams because they start their revision too late rather than because they lack ability. The reason for this seems to arise from the many other […] Read more

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“Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by those doing it.” Anon. When asked what they saw as the greatest time wasters, other people came up with the following: Watching television Idle waiting time (in queues, at home, etc.) Unnecessarily long telephone calls Travelling time Meetings (clubs, etc.) Unexpected visitors Inability to […] Read more

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Organization

“If I spent as much time doing the things I worry about getting done as I spend worrying about doing them, I wouldn’t have time to have anything to worry about.” Beryl Phizer Those people who find schoolwork easy are those who can organize their work: – They are able to work on their own; […] Read more

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Are you an effective learner?

This “question and answer” test may help you spot where you might start to improve your study skills. Just answer YES or NO. Do you plan, make a rough copy of, and check your homework or assignment before copying it out neatly?  Do you voluntarily revise a subject even if exams or tests are not […] Read more

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