10 Bad Habits To Avoid During Study

Manasvi | February 22, 2025

Constant Distractions

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Only watching videos or reading without engaging with the material (like summarising).

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Excessive time spent on devices for leisure rather than educational content.

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Participating in group work that turns into socialising rather than productive collaboration.

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Frequently not completing or thoroughly engaging with assigned homework.

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Studying in distracting environments or using bedrooms for sleep and study interchangeably.

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Not planning study sessions and cramming before deadlines.

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Neglecting activities like exercise and relaxation in favour of study can lead to burnout.

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Using tech tools without understanding fundamental concepts (for example- calculators for simple math).

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Hesitating to ask teachers or peers for clarification on challenging topics.

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