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The biggest mistake most students make when preparing is their study
environment. Your study environment is your own personal study
sanctuary. It should only be used for studying, but for many people this
isn’t an option. So they resort to other poor study environments such as
school cafeterias, coffee shops, in front of the Television, on your bed,
in the kitchen, etc. The list can go on.
You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that
will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms
of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward
success - or are they holding you back
Clement Stone
Typically the best place is a separate room just for studying. For many
people this is impossible, so the second best choice would be to have
a desk in your bedroom without any external distractions, such as a
television. Public venues like library or school study rooms and
university study rooms are all good alternatives.
A back-up study place
is also helpful for those times where your
primary environment is not suitable. Rather than wasting time looking
for another study environment, have your backup handy for those
odd occasions. A backup study place can also be any of the
aforementioned areas.
Comfort is a very important preparation step and because studying is
a very sedentary activity, comfort should be a premium requirement.
Spend the extra money on a correct height, ergonomic table and
chair. Ergonomically designed equipment can relieve the muscle
strain and fatigue associated with sitting for long periods of time. Also
consider the other factors in your study environment.
The lighting in your study environment has a dramatic impact on your
ability to study. There are generally three types of light sources which
have three distinct light spectrums; natural light, fluorescent light and
incandescent light.
The very best is natural light. If this is not available then incandescent
light is the next best alternative which is light which is given off as a
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