Co-authored by Jai Flicker Last Updated: December 1, 2022

Try a fresh approach to your studies if you’re sick of reading and writing. When you’re tackling a complex topic, skim the Internet for resources that can help you understand your coursework. Spend 20 minutes watching an informative video that breaks the topic into simpler terms, or load up your phone with biology podcasts related to your studies. Each presenter will explain the topic in a different way, so keep exploring until you find a method that clicks.[12]

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  Set time limits to help yourself stay on track, and reward yourself by exploring interesting tangents after you’ve met your study goals.
  

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Crank up your favorite study tunes.

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Listen to a playlist to make studying more enjoyable. Choose music without lyrics or songs with lyrics that you know so well they’ll just fade into the background. Try repeating the same album or choose a radio-style playlist so you don’t waste time queueing up songs.

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  The right music will help relax your mind and sharpen your focus.[13]
  
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  Try modern takes on classical piano or solo guitar or tune into your favorite movie soundtrack.
  
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  Speed things up with an electro-swing playlist or chill out with a mix of lo-fi beats.
  
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  Search your favorite music app for playlists designed to help you focus on your work, like “Songs for Studying” or “Study Beats.” You can also try "body-doubling" (working alongside someone else who is also working & letting their presence calm you) with the Lo-Fi Girl YouTube stream.
  

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Freshen up and put on some comfortable clothing.

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Changing your clothes can help you feel less groggy. If you’re feeling unmotivated, start by taking a cold shower or washing your face to wake you up. Wear soft fabrics that feel good on your skin and avoid clothes with itchy tags or too-tight waistbands that will distract you. Choose clothes that are familiar and well-fitting. Make sure you’re dressed properly for the weather and grab an extra layer if needed.[14]

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  Make sure your study outfits don’t feel too much like your sleepwear or you might start to doze off.