It is actually harder when you have to do your work at home, especially when you’re a student and you have to attend online classes and take online exams, due to the many distractions around us.
Photo via Instagram Dr. Amalina Che Bakri (dramalinabakri)
It’s hard to focus when you could use the Wi-Fi to do something else, like listening to all your favourite radio stations on the SYOK app (duh!).
UK-trained Malaysian surgeon, Dr. Amalina Che Bakri, who once made headlines after she scored 17 1As in her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam, shared some tips on her Instagram on how you could study online effectively.
So, how can one avoid procrastination and stay focused?
Turn off all social media apps, including your phone. Set a screen time limit on your phone or tablet.
Set daily goals and long term goals. Plan a timetable and set a deadline.
Reward yourself and have a break after you achieve your goal(s).
Work with a group of friends online to motivate you, have a study buddy/group.
Tell your friends your goals so that they can remind you to stop procrastinating.
Dr. Amalina also shared a photo of her during her Masters graduation in 2015 at University of Cambridge. What an inspiration!
Thank you, Dr. Amalina for sharing these tips!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
