help sites/resources/tips

• khan academy - here or here
• quizlet
• help with essays
• tumblr-fied essay help
• how to study * * * * *
• improving study skills
• googling more effectively - click to zoom
• microsoft office equivalent
• online calculators
• bj pinchbeck
• conversions * *
• online ruler
• ultimate list of educational sites 1 2
• bibliography maker
• maths solvers * *
• ted talks
• ted ed
• time management
• hippocampus
• sparknotes
• graphic calculator
• writing resources
• exam tips
• general study tips
• graphic essay organiser - very helpful
• wikipedia alternative
• an awesome tumblr user's study tips
• left your book at home? see if it's on this website
• a great masterpost
• you guessed it, another great masterpost

calming down/relaxing

• 101 things to do when you're having a break
• 90 seconds of relaxation
• meditation
• stress analyst
• follow the brush with your eyes
• another calming pattern thing
• relaxation techniques
• automatic flatterer
• stress relievers
• how to fall asleep fast

music/sounds

• superior study playlist
• spotify's "focus" playlist
• 'relax melodies' app
• august ambience
• rainymood
• forest noises
• custom noises
• fireplace

other

• how to effectively pull an all-nighter
• mac app that blocks distracting websites
• windows equivalent of above
• get motivated
• daily memory/motivation tips
• foods that boost brainpower

general tips

• make sure your study area is clean and uncluttered. nothing is more off-putting than working in messy conditions.
• plan motivational activities to inspire you to finish your work, such as meeting up with friends, going out for dinner, watching your favourite tv series/film and so on.
• customise your notes for your own learning - type them out and colour code them.
• take a short break every so often (maybe 20 minutes or so) so you don't crash and burn. in your break time you could: have a snack and drink, exercise, watch a youtube video or anything else you enjoy.
• always re-read your notes so they stick in your brain!
• turn off your electronics to minimise distraction. it may be hard to do, but it's totally worth it. even better, remove them from the room you are studying in.
• if you're allowed to, invite friends over after school to have study sessions with. you could also study together at school or at a library.
• even if tasks are due a while away, make a head start on them so you are not left with heaps to do at the last minute.
• try and go to bed early, say between 9-11pm. if you have trouble calming down, have a hot shower or bath, drink some tea or hot chocolate, read a book or meditate.
• if you have a school laptop and are allowed to do this, download spotify and listen to music while you work. just don't let it distract you!
• be nice to teachers. if you act up in class, the less likely they are to like you, which in turn makes school a less enjoyable experience.
• do the hardest stuff first. it may not seem very appealing, but you will be so glad to have it done.