PRODUCTIVE
STUDY
Preamble
Productive study refers to permanent and conducive learning. The
most important thing, productive study
requires among other things, is your interest and motivation. Productive
study, therefore, varies according to one’s amount of interest and motivation.
Motivation denotes positive vibes and internal forces within an individual that
urge him or her to do more and learn more. Mark and increase your sources of
motivation and inspiration. Keep your level of motivation as high as sky. Work
on your thoughts; Choose to be a person with guided and controlled thoughts. In
fact, productive study depends largely upon your cognitive capacity and
learning abilities. Education is an experience and change in behavior through
experience is called learning. Learner and learning is a psychological process,
hence, as a student you should know educational psychology of better learning.
Indubitably, one can study even more effectively if one thirsts for learning
and love for it. Education or learning is a lifelong process, indeed, learning
never exhausts the mind.
“Education
is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity”.
--Aristotle
The only thing which can change
you easily is your own way of thinking. Everybody is gifted with faculty of
reasoning and thinking but a few people make use of this faculty. Thinking is
an essential part of a wise man’s mental equipment. Definitely, thinking makes a
big difference and ensures success. Unfortunately, thinking is remote and
foreign to most people. Hence, it is advisable to develop and maintain habit of
rational and positive thinking. Ever since readers are leaders thus it is
recommended to cultivate custom of reading.
Causes of Unproductive Study
There are multiple factors that
impair our learning and progress in studies. Most recurrent factors have been enumerated
below:
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Lack of interest and motivation among students is a main
factor that results in unproductive study.
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Absence of purpose and goal setting in life is yet
another element that impedes students’ learning.
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Multitasking also affects our learning and
performance. In fact, it divides our
focus and leads towards ambiguity and uncertainty. Furthermore, it is one of
the contributory factors which results in depression and anxiety.
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Procrastination and diminished will power make the
students subject to be unproductive. Procrastination is, indeed, the thief of
time and the killer of a man’s future.
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Students’ inability to concentrate and focus on the
studies render them as perplexed and muddle headed.
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Lack of achievement and confidence in students impair
mature and permanent leaning.
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Inaccessibility of students to most desirable and
productive strengths like confidence, self- belief and self-approval breed
uncreative students.
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Pessimism and suspicion among students also extract
cloudy perceptions and judgments.
Recommendations and suggestions
For better and fruitful learning
following is recommended:
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Law of interest
and readiness is foremost requisite for being effective and productive in studies.
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Proceed from easy to difficult; from known to unknown;
from concrete to abstract. Associate your previous knowledge or information
with new ideas or objects. This is also
known as “assimilation” of knowledge.
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Resort to law of association and similitude or difference.
Identify and link information with some key figures, events, personalities so
forth.
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Edward Thorndike’s Law of Exercise guarantees conducive
and easy integration of complicated and
abstract conceptions. The said law is
all about practice or drill and practice
makes a man perfect.
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Principal of encoding and decoding is recommended for ensuring
clarity and to understand complex concepts.
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Formulate and maintain an apt schedule for studies e.g.
early morning is suggested for achieving maximum output. Be punctual and
consistent in your studies.
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Always have a realistic and pragmatic approach towards
your study or task. Being a practical person ensures success.
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Avoid distractions i.e. unguided thoughts, music,
movies, games, chatting while studying.
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Solitude and serene environment is recommended for
fruitful learning.
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Think like a responsible person which motivates you and
inspires you. Motivation is just like fuel so you cannot afford it to be at low
level.
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Be in a sense of competition in terms of your study.
Realize the role of study and education in your life.
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Arrange your priorities being a student it should be
study because identity of a student is study. Choose study as your hobby or
passion.
It is hoped and expected that above highlighted suggestions if
acted upon positively would play an instrumental role in order to ensure
productivity. I am certain majority of the people might be familiar with said
suggestions but most of them neither bother to practice, nor apply their
knowledge. Again factor of being pragmatic is emphasized. And knowledge without
action is at its lowest ebb. Always be optimistic since an optimistic sees
opportunity in every difficulty while a pessimistic sees difficulty in every
opportunity. Do not let yourself become a victim of defeatism.
“Time is what we want most but what we use worst”.
It
is an acknowledged fact that time is money, hence, it is exhorted utilize your
time judiciously and prudently. Accept your liabilities and take initiatives
accordingly. Manage your time and study
plans. For your worth is largely determined by the fact how would you utilize
your leisure.
Concluding
Remarks
In the light of above discussion it could convincingly be
concluded that only difference between productive and unproductive study is
your attitude. However, there are some certain pragmatic factors and indicators
that enhance better or permanent learning i.e. personal interest, motivation,
self-belief, confidence to name a few. Since knowledge is legacy of none
whosoever strive to it can attain it. Do not rely or blame luck factor as
regards success because luck supports only those who are industrious and
pragmatic. The more you work hard, the luckier you will appear to be. Nothing
is denied to a well-directed toil; nothing can divert you from your set course.
Last but not least, your desire for success must be greater than
your fear of failure. If you aspire to develop interest in studies focus on
yourself. Have perfect confidence in your talent and latent potential: never
ever doubt the very potential you are blessed with. Self-belief should be your
creed and driving force in every walk of life.
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