Find a good place to study - Finding a good location to study is one of the most important elements of studying well.
Minimize distractions - Picking a good location to study can be the first step in keeping yourself focused on your work.
Take breaks - Taking intentional breaks has been linked to better retention, increased attention, and a boost in energy.
Space out your studying - Instead of saving your studying before a test, briefly review the material you learned once a week.
Set study goals for each session - Set study goals for each session of studying you have. These can be time-based or content-based.
Reward yourself - Rewarding yourself with treats—“bribing” yourself—has been linked to better self-control, and can be helpful in forming good habits.
Study with a group - If you have a group study session, set a goal the group will work towards and take periodic breaks as you would studying by yourself.
Take practice tests - Tests and practice tests have been long seen as useful tools to help students learn and retain information.
Use your own words - Expressing an idea in your own words increases your understanding of a subject and helps your brain hang on to information.
Take care of yourself - At the end of the day, your brain is an organ in our body—take care of it by taking care of yourself.