As per the experts, study studios help job aspirants to get into a learning mode quicker and stay there for a longer duration, which ultimately makes time spent in studying/ learning more effective.
In this article, we will discuss the things that you will need to create a study studio, and how it will help you in your preparation.
Why there should be a dedicated area for studying in your home?
As mentioned earlier, when you designate a specific area in your room as the go-to study space, your brain associates that area with learning. Your brain enters the ‘learn mode’ much sooner which makes study time more effective. You will then be able to pay greater attention to the chapter/ topic you are studying and will be more engaged in learning and recollect later.
A study studio minimizes the effort to concentrate on studies be it an online class or offline studies.
What are the things needed for a Study Studio?
You don’t need to worry about the materials needed for the study studio as most likely you already have all the items needed in your home. You just need to choose the right spot and gather the essential supplies as mentioned below:
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- A comfortable chair that has the right height
- A proper table or desk
- Proper lighting probably a desk lamp will do
- An outlet from where you can charge your laptop or tablet
- A box to keep your stationery items such pencil, sketch, highlighter, pen, etc.
How to Create a Study Studio?
If you want to create a proper study studio follow the below-mentioned steps:
Find a good quality table or Desk and Chair
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Find a decent table and chair in which you can comfortably sit for long hours. For this, find a desk or table with a top that rests somewhere between your waist and ribcage when you sit at it, this will enable your elbows can rest properly on the table.
Ensure a Proper Lighting in your Study Zone
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Make sure that you have sufficient light in your studying area, or it will aggravate eye strain, and ultimately dampen your study session. Do not use harsh lighting such as fluorescent light as this can be bad for your eyes. Rather you can use a desk lamp that focuses on your study table or an overhead light that brighten your study area.
Do not forget to use natural sunlight from the window in the daytime.
Gather Your Stationary Before You study
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Before you sit to study make sure you all the stationery and material needed for studying in your close proximity. This will help you save time from scrabbling around for a pen or notebook or book.
Important Tips:
- Keep your stationary like pen, pencil, highlighter, eraser, notebook, book close to you
- You can keep a pocket dictionary, calculator, nearby, although your mobile can do all the job. However, using your mobile to check meanings/ synonym/ antonym/ calculations can openly invite distractions that you need to avoid at the time of your studies.
Keep Your Things Organized
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Make sure that you properly stack your essential study materials. A clean and organized surrounding will enable you to study for a longer duration.
Eliminate Distractions in Your Study Space
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Do not clutter your study space with unnecessary books, papers, notes. As per experts, too much clutter in your study space can make you feel overwhelmed and stressed out, which will ultimately affect your study session.
Important Tip:
- Try to study in a short ‘chunk’ of time like 25 to 30 minutes and consider taking short breaks after it
- Excess clutter in your study space can lead to unnecessary distractions. Try to keep only the essential things that will be needed for your study. Remember, a cluttered study space can lead to a cluttered mind.
Avoid Snacking While Studying
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Do not keep any eatables in your study space. Try to save your snack for the study break. In snack time do not consume excessive sugar and caffeine, this will do more worse than good.
Decorate Your Study Space to Motivate Yourself
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You can adorn your study space with motivational posters, signs, parent’s photos, etc. Figure out what kind of motivation works for you, a picture of your parents (who have confidence in you that you will succeed) or a motivational quote (that motivates you every time you look at it) or a picture of yourself dressed in your dream job (supposing your dream job is to get a uniform job, then you should have a picture of yourself dressed in that manner if you have got access to the uniform).
Determine what keeps you motivated, a ‘pull’ or a ‘push’ (carrot and stick policy)
Don’t go Overboard
Do not spend too much time setting up your study space. The main purpose of study space is to help you study more effectively without distractions not to become a distraction itself.
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