Think hitting the books is all work and no play? Give us a break ...literally. Here’s how you’re dooming your downtime—and how to recharge the right way.
When it comes to studying, most of us fall into one of two categories:
One, you power through no matter what (hello, all-nighters!) or two, you take “quick” breaks (which turn into an hour and, before you know it, all you’ve accomplished is finishing another season of Degrassi). Spoiler alert— neither is exactly #goals.
Pressing pause is important (we’re looking at you, girl #1) to avoid brain burnout. But so is finding the right balance between reading and resting (ahem, girl #2). To help you step up your study break, we’ve uncovered common timeout troubles—plus the tips you need to tackle them.
STUDY SLIP-UP 15 MINUTES OF STUDYING EARNS AN HOUR OFF...RIGHT?
BETTER BREAK TURN ON THE TIMER.
This story is from the December/January 2018 edition of Girls' Life magazine.
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