5 Brilliant ways to avoid a Burnout while Studying.
Imagine a scenario where you are studying for 3 hours at a stretch and how do you feel at the end of it, you feel tired, right? you feel burned, less energetic and less motivated and a lot more. This is what happens when you keep on going on a single stretch. Now you might ask how can you overcome this? Luckily, we’ve got a perfect tip for you!
“Take a break !!”
Did you know that taking study breaks can actually help you study smarter? You might be wondering — how?
We all know the importance of taking breaks while you’re studying — your brain needs a rest, after all! and research has shown that taking a break from your studies every ninety minutes can improve your ability to focus on your work. It can increase your productivity and creativity, too!
But what you do in those breaks can be the difference between returning to your studies refreshed and ready to focus — and falling down a YouTube wormhole or scrolling through Instagram/Twitter/Facebook for 3 hours. Wondering what you should do instead? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of healthy study break ideas for students, which you can try next time you study:
1. Take a Walk
When we say “take a walk” we don’t mean “take a walk to the couch to watch an episode of Friends”…
Going outside to get some fresh air is great for your energy levels. It might be the last thing you feel like doing if you’re tired from studying, but spending some time outside like your local park can help perk you up again. Even if it’s just one trip around the block, it can help de-stress and relax your mind even further.
2. Meditate
Meditation is a fantastic way to clear your head. Apart from helping you focus on your studies — it can reduce anxiety, lower stress levels and fight depression. In your next study break, take a moment to sit quietly and simply focus on your breathing. Or, you can use a guided meditation video — there are plenty available on YouTube. You might also find a mediation app (like Headspace) helpful if you’re new to meditating.
3. Have a Snack
Snacking on something healthy can help you boost your energy levels! Right kinds of snacks will improve your concentration, boost your ability to focus, and make you more productive — options like almonds, dark chocolate and popcorn are all good choices. And so are any of the other snacks on this list!
And yes, watch out for the wrong kinds of snacks, though. Things like ice cream, cookies etc., are high in sugar — so they’ll lead to a sugar crash and make you feel tired instead of refreshed.
4. Get Moving!
As little as 10 minutes of exercise can increase the blood flow to your brain. Exercise doesn’t have to mean doing crunches or push-ups. You can do a few yoga stretches, put on a Pilates video, or even have a dance party to a few of your favorite tunes. Anything which gets your heart rate pumping and your blood flowing is good! Will help you reduce your anxiety levels and help you de stress about your studies.
5. Have a Nap
Take a short ‘power-nap’. The best length of time for a nap is 10 to 20 minutes. According to research ‘power-naps’ increases productivity and one’s ability to focus. Beware that anything longer than 20 minutes can leave your feeling groggy and unfocused when you wake up. Or it can mean you have trouble falling asleep at night. So make sure you set an alarm before you nap!
So do remember to take breaks between your intensive sessions to make it more productive. Also if you feel you need some more ideas on how to make the most of your study hours, check out our blogs on summarizing and making notes!
And if there are questions that bother you…we’re just an https away ;)
