Students who wish to be the best are a hard worker.
There’s homework to be completed, projects to finish, additional classes to attend, and meeting obligations.
It’s hard to live a healthy lifestyle and score top marks also. No wonder you’re sleep-deprived!
Do you want to hear about some great news?
It doesn’t need to be like this.
You can be an outstanding student and get eight hours of sleep a night. I know this because I was a student.
I’ve completed my formal schooling. If you’re interested, here are a few of my academic accomplishments:
- I got 9 A1s for the GCE O-Levels.
- I received 4 A’s, and I scored 2 “Special” distinctions on paper to pass The GCE A-Levels.
- I was awarded a full academic scholarship to attend Duke University in the USA.
- I was a double major at Duke and was awarded an in the summa Laude (First First Class Honors). My GPA was 3.98/4.0.
- I was admitted to three academic honor societies at Duke.
I’m not saying all of this to boast about. And I believe that these accomplishments cannot be considered massive accomplishments for me.
The primary goal of schooling is to be an elite student.
But, as you become more proficient in your studies, you’ll be more organized, focused, and disciplined with essential capabilities and characteristics for long-term success.
If you’re constantly feeling exhausted, you’re probably sleeping less and focusing too much on doing urgent work. The best students are aware of this, so they work on finishing their work before they get too critical.
Implement the ten principles laid out in this article, and I’ll guarantee you’ll learn more efficiently, you’ll have less stress, and be able to make more time to do the things that you enjoy beyond school, including sleeping.
“I would like to go to bed, but I need to finish my homework.”
I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of students from all over the world, and a lot are quick to share their experiences:
“I need to rest, but I’m doing homework to complete. There’s not enough time throughout the day!”
I get it. You’re a student with a lot of work to do and would like to achieve top grades, so you’re willing to give up sleep. You’re not the only one. Research shows that 85percent of students suffer from sleep deprivation.
The only way to be an outstanding student is to sleep later and get up earlier, isn’t it?
But, it’s not quite…
If you are looking to improve your performance at school, you need to have enough sleep.
Sleep is vital to brain functioning in addition to learning.
Eight hours of sleep per day is ideal; however, sure students need more than nine. In addition, it’s not only how much sleep you get. It’s the quality of your sleep and how you sleep and how you sleep is essential as well.
A few of you might be wondering: “Eight hours of sleep sounds amazing… but it’s also impossible.”
The key to having the best sleep possible for academic excellence is to study better, not harder.
Students who excel in their studies prioritize their sleep and alter their schedules to accommodate this.
How can you learn more effectively? Here are some ideas to get started:
- Make sure you spread out your studies. Don’t wait until the last minute to study for your tests or complete your assignments.
- Find a suitable space to study for you, ideally one that you’re not distracted.
- It is important to remember that reading isn’t a way of learning. Reading is a great starting point, but you need to take part in the material to understand it actively.
What are the top students doing differently?
You’ve learned that it’s feasible to get 8 hours of rest each night and still perform well in the classroom.
What does the top student do to be able to do this? Here are some of the typical characteristics of straight-A students
1. Students who excel are disciplined.
The best students don’t wait to find the perfect time to start. Instead, they develop a schedule for their studies and stick to it even when they’re unsure.
There are a lot of things that are competing for your attention. If you’re struggling to keep your focus, these strategies will assist you in becoming a well-organized student.
2. Top students value delayed gratification
Delayed gratification refers to waiting to enjoy something today to gain something more satisfying in the future.
Sure, you can watch television or play games on your computer for hours each day. However, it will only give you a boost for a short time.
Do you think about making an academic schedule and mastering techniques for taking tests? It will have lasting advantages.
3. The best students have good studies habits
Making a routine for your week is among the most effective ways to make a healthy habit of studying a way of living. Without structure, the highest productivity isn’t possible — and is likely to result in poor grades.
Remember, we’re trying to learn better, not harder. I’ll explain how to develop a particular study routine in the following article.
4. Students who excel can inspire themselves
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to begin your studies? Do you feel like you’re carrying a load of stone weight while you walk toward your desk?
There are times when we create excuses to prevent ourselves from being successful and moments when we are struggling with the inability to keep our heads up. This is why you shouldn’t expect the spark to strike.
Instead, you should be able to motivate yourself to learn, regardless of how difficult it is.
I would suggest recording all of your reasons for being a good student. This might include reasons like:
- I’m trying to be my best.
- I want to improve my skills and develop an improved working ethic.
- I’m planning to be ready for the future.
- I’m determined to learn as many things as I can.
- I’d like to be prepared to make a difference shortly.
The list should be placed somewhere that it is easy to see. If you’re struggling to find the motivation to pick up that book, look over your list. It will motivate you to learn at the time you need it most.
