Welcome to our Weekly Study Tip post! This week is about creating strong habits that will help you stay the course all semester.
You can check out our YouTube video on this topic and also download the accompanying handout from GoogleDrive.
Here are some tips for you, when it comes to habits:
1. Write down your goals and name a simple, daily habit you can do to help you progress towards each of them. For instance, if your goal is to pass a second attempt of CHEM101, a good daily habit might be "do ten minutes of extra practice problems from my textbook."
2. Come up with a cue and reward system for your habit. You'll want something to remind you to do the habit - a phone reminder, accountability text, or a built-in routine (like your morning cup of cofee) are all great cues! Then come up with a small (but real) reward, like ten minutes of your favorite show or a small piece of chocolate, for when you finish the habit - this will release dopamine that your brain will connect to the habit! Just make sure that while you build the habit, you always give yourself that small reward.
3. Track your progress - it's super motivating! You'll realize you don't want to break the streak. Here are some apps we love:
Habitica: https://habitica.com/static/home
TickTick: https://ticktick.com/?language=en_US
Habit Tracker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363
Streak: https://streaksapp.com/
Want more? Come to our Wednesday Workshop on Wednesday, February 7, for an interactive session on habit creation!