Memorised most of my notes for trials but burnt out.... (1 Viewer)

[bigdawstv]

So I learned ahead for every subject, But I'm dead burnt out lol.

does anyone know how recover from being burnt out and drained?

 

[astroman]

take a break, play some games, go outside and explore.

 

[bigdawstv]

Took a few days off, doesn't seem to be working

 

[Green Yoda]

go play in the park some sport.. footy, bball..etc

 

[Drsoccerball]

feeling it now D: and im behind on everything ahahah

 

[astroman]

watch a favourite TV show marathon, do something you enjoy

 

[Ekman]

Same thing happened to me last term, I had to take an entire week off, with plenty of sleep-ins, and just overall relaxation. Afterwards I felt refreshed and ready for my exams.

 

[nerdasdasd]

So I learned ahead for every subject, But I'm dead burnt out lol.

does anyone know how recover from being burnt out and drained?

Generally, you should know that feel when you start getting "CEEBS" and drained.

Stop when you get that feeling and recharge ^^

Just rest for a few days.

 

[bigdawstv]

It's really about persisting tbh; have a reason why you study and if you find it, memorising notes (this shouldn't be your sole way of prep for trials btw) shouldn't be a qualm. But remember, the HSC is not a race, it's a marathon.

Also please take breaks - no one can study 24/7 lol.

I went full retard, and crammed lol

 

[astroman]

this is me for the past week...

 

[bigdawstv]

Generally, you should know that feel when you start getting "CEEBS" and drained.

Stop when you get that feeling and recharge ^^

Just rest for a few days.

I might need to change my study routine

 

[Librah]

yes.

 

[dan964]

recharge your batteries
know your limits
its pretty much addressed
more than 7 hours of study a day is pushing it. Don't do more than 90/120 minutes without a 20-30 minute break. For a 3 hour past paper practice have about 45 minutes at the end to recover (maybe have lunch?)

 

[bigdawstv]

recharge your batteries
know your limits
its pretty much addressed
more than 7 hours of study a day is pushing it. Don't do more than 90/120 minutes without a 20-30 minute break. For a 3 hour past paper practice have about 45 minutes at the end to recover (maybe have lunch?)

Why is that, I try and get my study done and dusted straight without breaks so its finished quicker.

Leaving me time for other things to do.

 

[BLIT2014]

Sleep and do some exercise!

 

[dan964]

Why is that, I try and get my study done and dusted straight without breaks so its finished quicker.

Leaving me time for other things to do.

that is your problem then. you need to have breaks regularly even if it is just 15 minutes every 90 minutes. even then the recommended is more than what I am suggesting.

pace yourself even during the day so you are less likely to burn out
I still managed to get about 4 good hours done on a school day if I was disciplined

15:50 - 16:10 = afternoon tea
16:10 - 18:10 = study 2 hours
18:10 - 19:30 = dinner break - eat dinner/clean up, make lunch for school tomorrow etc.
19:30-21:30 = study 2 hours
21:30-22:30 = cool down/relaxation
(wouldn't recommend studying after about 10pm)


on a full day you can get about 7 hours (i.e. school holiday)
e.g. sample schedule
7:30 - 8:00 = set up study area
8:00 - 8:45 = breakfast
8:45 - 10:15 = study 90 min
10:15 - 10:35 = morning tea break
10:35 - 12:35 = study 2 hour
12:35 - 13:50 = lunch break, plus help with jobs and exercise
13:50 - 15:50 = study 2 hour
15:50 - 16:10 = afternoon tea break
16:10 - 17:40 = study 90 min (light study, so e.g. reading book etc.)
17:40 - 18:15 = 35 minutes free time
18:15 - 19:30 = dinner break
19:30 - 21:30 = night off (some nights) or extra 1.5-2 hours of study
21:30 - 22:30 = cool down/relaxation

or if past paper practice
7:30 - 8:00 = set up study area
8:00 - 8:45 = breakfast
8:45 - 9:25 = exam prep/set up room
9:25 - 12:35 = 3 hour PP study block + 10 min reading
12:35 - 13:50 = lunch break, plus help with jobs and exercise
13:50 - 14:30 = light study/exam prep
14:30 - 17:40 = 3 hour PP study block + 10 min reading
17:40 - 18:15 = 35 minutes free time
18:15 - 19:15 = dinner break
19:15 - 21:15 = 2 hour study or night off
21:15 - 22:45 = cool down/relaxation

 

[nrussell]

People have already started studying for trials? Shieeet.

 

[Speed6]

i can't study a long way before my exams. Never have been able to my WHOLE life apart from the 2 weeks before an exam. I seriously need help. For some reason I just can't start until 2 weeks before....but i know with trials if i start 2 weeks before it is not going to end well.

I want to do well (I am doing extremely well right now) and i know i only have a short time until I finish and will have 4 months off, and i also have seen what laziness can do (my brother was really smart but did barely any study during the year and would waste his time at home and he got a 94 Atar...when he was capable for a 98 - as he had been dux of the school since year 7), so i don't need anymore motivation to study.... i just find i have too much to study that I don't do anything. I also have the tendency to want to give up on life when i don't understand anything in a subject (either in class or at home) when the rest of the class does (especially in 3 unit maths and physics and chemistry).

Like i have forgotten almost all things for all my subjects and when i study i have to start from the very first topics and it just seems like I am climbing up a giant never ending ladder.

I seriously need help because trials are VERY SOON, and I will not have enough time to study if i don't start soon.

Something which I am currently experiencing in prelim but only for chem and physics...

 

[JT145]

i can't study a long way before my exams. Never have been able to my WHOLE life apart from the 2 weeks before an exam. I seriously need help. For some reason I just can't start until 2 weeks before....but i know with trials if i start 2 weeks before it is not going to end well.

I want to do well (I am doing extremely well right now) and i know i only have a short time until I finish and will have 4 months off, and i also have seen what laziness can do (my brother was really smart but did barely any study during the year and would waste his time at home and he got a 94 Atar...when he was capable for a 98 - as he had been dux of the school since year 7), so i don't need anymore motivation to study.... i just find i have too much to study that I don't do anything. I also have the tendency to want to give up on life when i don't understand anything in a subject (either in class or at home) when the rest of the class does (especially in 3 unit maths and physics and chemistry).

Like i have forgotten almost all things for all my subjects and when i study i have to start from the very first topics and it just seems like I am climbing up a giant never ending ladder.

I seriously need help because trials are VERY SOON, and I will not have enough time to study if i don't start soon.

always had this issue

never really rectified it

2nd year uni now and quietly freaking out

 

[anomalousdecay]

or if past paper practice
7:30 - 8:00 = set up study area
8:00 - 8:45 = breakfast
8:45 - 9:25 = exam prep/set up room
9:25 - 12:35 = 3 hour PP study block + 10 min reading
12:35 - 13:50 = lunch break, plus help with jobs and exercise
13:50 - 14:30 = light study/exam prep
14:30 - 17:40 = 3 hour PP study block + 10 min reading
17:40 - 18:15 = 35 minutes free time
18:15 - 19:15 = dinner break
19:15 - 21:15 = 2 hour study or night off
21:15 - 22:45 = cool down/relaxation

With regards to this, on the days before a final exam if you can really push it out you can do about 10-12 hours of past papers and study in a day (not recommended unless it is the actual days before the exam from experience).