Morning Focus for Self-Study & Morning Routine Tips

Studying in college can be challenging at times when you are feeling distracted, tired, or feel boredom. Yet, having a morning routine can be useful for self-focus and self-study. Begin by stretching before getting out of bed. Next, drink water, hot tea, or a warm drink before having breakfast. Finish drinking your hot drink or water. 

Prepare a simplified breakfast and practice mindfulness as you prepare it. Then, slowly eat your breakfast. Eat your breakfast without distractions. Keep your cell phone in sleep mode to help you relax while you eat your breakfast. Practice self-pace by chewing your food slowly and use your senses to eat peacefully without rushing. 

After that make your bed while practicing mindfulness. Slowly arrange your bed sheets and comforter. As well as arranging your pillow cases and pillows. If you still feel sleepy, hum a song before making your bed. Organize your books and other items on your nightstand.

If you do not have enough space in your dorm to study, do find a quiet area to study. Before you study, sharpen your pencils, test your ball point pens, and highlighters. Use a pencil bag or a pencil box that you can carry to the cafeteria, nearest coffee place, or tea room. Often knowing the times when the cafeteria, café bistro, or tea room is quiet; You can focus better to study and make handwritten notes. Also, it is the best time to practice mindfulness before studying. 

Look at the picture frames, posters, or other wall decorations in the tea room, café bistro, or the cafeteria. Focus on one wall decoration while you eat breakfast or drink a hot beverage. Draw, color, or bring three coloring pages to color before studying. Next, write in your journal for five minutes. Use your alarm clock or a timer with a gentle sound. 

Once you hear the gentle sound, set aside the coloring pages or journal and stretch your arms. Take a quick walk inside the café bistro, cafeteria, or tea room. Next, sit down and put your cellphone in do not disturb. Study one topic at a time by taking out one book and one notebook before making notes. Self-test yourself and have three blank index cards. 

After you read something, write the page numbers of the paragraphs that are confusing or need clarification in one index card. In the second index card, write words to look for the definitions in a dictionary or for further information in the encyclopedia. After that on the third index card, write topics that you need to review before taking a college quiz or test. Continue reading and organize your notes before going to class, group study, or tutoring. 

After class, tutoring, or group studying, do take a break by exercising, mind and body exercises, or one hobby to relax. Gather all your study materials and place them in an area where you can find them quickly. To do self-study at home, begin practicing self-pace through observation and positive self-talk. Encourage yourself by making positive compliments to yourself. Lastly, review your index cards, notes, and homework for one hour.

Develop a morning routine for self-study by practicing self-pace through journaling, Yoga, or other activities that help you relax. Practice counting meditation when you feel distracted and study the difficult topics first thing in the morning. Schedule in breaks and study for one to two hours per day to help you remember the information weeks before the tests. Avoid college burn-out by using color tabs, index cards, bookmarks, paper clips, and other supplies to organize all your notes. Say positive affirmations during your study breaks. 

Wear comfortable clothes to help you relax and to stretch between studying. Another tip is to begin using your provided classroom study guides ahead of time or develop your study guide two weeks before the tests. Nonetheless, concentrate on what you read and write what you understood from each paragraph. Have a study friend to compare lecture notes and follow-up on missed information from class. Finally do include self-care activities, mindfulness, or other activities to practice self-pace and self-focus. 

Self-pace and self-focus can also be practiced when you are cooking or learning something new. Trust yourself and continue motivating yourself to get a passing grade in your college class. Enjoy your college years but do customize your study habits. Often having a morning routine can be useful and can be less stressful especially when you are learning a new skill or career. Here are websites with more information  about self-pace in journaling or in Yoga for your self-study. 

Practical Tips-How to Pace Yourself So You Don't Burn-Out:

https://marishamanahova.com/2018/09/28/practical-tips-how-to-pace-yourself-so-you-dont-burn-out/

Developing Personal Yoga Self-Practice:

https://stillpoint.yoga/developing-personal-yoga-self-practice/

Regular Journaling Practice:

https://www.writeyourjourney.com/regular-journaling-practice/

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