Start with just 5 minutes: Aim to study for just 5 minutes. Often, getting started is the hardest part; once you start, you gain momentum.
Use the Pomodoro Technique: Study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. Repeat. It’s perfect for tired minds.
Change your environment: Move to another room, sit near a window, or tidy up your desk. A fresh space can improve your mood.
Review standing up or walking around: If sitting feels tiring, try standing up or pacing with flashcards or notes.
Commit to studying for just 5 minutes. Tell yourself, “I’ll study for just 5 minutes.” Often, getting started is the hardest part. Once you start, your brain adapts.
Use the Pomodoro method: 25 minutes of study, 5 minutes of break. Repeat 4 times, then take a longer break.
Eliminate distractions (phone, noise, clutter).
Good lighting and a tidy space can boost your energy.
Don’t just read: take notes, teach what you’ve learned out loud, or do practice exercises.
Active learning keeps your brain active and reduces mental fatigue.
If you’re really exhausted, take a break. A 20-minute nap or going to bed early can be more helpful than forcing yourself to study when you’re tired.
Promise yourself a small reward: 30 minutes of Netflix, 10 minutes on your phone, a treat after studying.
You can’t, or rather, you shouldn’t. Your mind and body don’t want you to study. Even if you manage to do it somehow, it’s useless.
You don’t have to force yourself to study when you don’t feel like it, when you’re tired. You need to figure out what tires you out and work on it.
Whenever I felt tired after a stressful day at school or tutoring, I wouldn’t open my book. I didn’t want to memorize the syllabus; I wanted to study it.