Coming back to school after winter break can be tricky \u2014 one day you\u2019re opening presents at mom and dad\u2019s house; the next, you\u2019re back in the dorms going through new syllabi. However, just as a new semester represents new challenges, it also represents new opportunities. Instead of feeling down in the dumps about going back to school, use a new semester as a motivator to implement more effective study habits and improved study skills. With a little strategy and planning, you could make this semester the one where you\u2019re more focused, better motivated and more productive than you\u2019ve ever been. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n
Expect the Typical Pitfalls When Returning to School<\/strong> Fight the Winter Doldrums<\/strong> Practice Effective Study Habits and Productivity Boosters<\/strong> Returning to school after extended time away isn\u2019t easy, but it can be productive, especially when you use the tips above. Make this semester your most effective and successful one yet.<\/p>\n Resources consulted:<\/strong> Coming back to school after winter break can be tricky \u2014 one day you\u2019re opening presents at mom and dad\u2019s house; the next, you\u2019re…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[209],"tags":[12,14,17,16,18,21,64,65,27,28],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\nNow that you\u2019re back in school and the break is over, expect certain obstacles to come up, threatening to derail your studies. It will be easy to get distracted, for example, whether it\u2019s by the social media you were using more often over break or by the friends you hung out with who want to know what you\u2019re doing tonight and why. If you lazed around for a few weeks doing little more than watching movies or drinking eggnog, expect that it will take some effort to break those habits. You may even have to fight boredom in schoolwork because shopping, partying or otherwise having fun sounds like a better idea.<\/p>\n
\nSeasonal depression is a real issue, and it affects more than our outlook on life. The long winter months of less sunshine, less daylight, colder temperatures and harsh weather conditions are notorious for getting people in a lazy mood. Take an offensive approach to the season and fight the winter doldrums before they hit: work out regularly, get some (winter) sunshine, get plenty of sleep, listen to upbeat music, take breaks and eat a healthy diet of energy-boosting foods.<\/p>\n
\nWhen it comes to getting motivation for a new semester, there are several effective study habits to try. Practice the following to achieve a better perspective and some improved study skills this semester:<\/p>\n\n
\nhttp:\/\/admissions.unc.edu\/tar-heel-blog\/2014\/01\/17\/bouncing-back-after-winter-break-motivation-please\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/health\/mind-mood\/emotional-health\/winter-blues<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/studentlife.uiowa.edu\/news\/10-ways-to-stay-motivated-after-spring-break\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"