7 HABITS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.

                                                 BY ISRAEL JAMES

Success can only be achieved through the effective use of our time and resources by following regular patterned activities that is in harmony with our goals.

These seven habits for academic success are very essential to every student who desires to be the best in his or her academics.

1. HAVE A GOAL:

 How motivated will you be if asked to run a race without a destination? That’s what a goal does, it keeps you focused and motivated.

Set goals for yourself, either to be among the best in your class or to have a distinction in every subject offered. Putting your goals on paper,  set your inner wheels in motion to fulfilling them.

2. BE PRESENT: 

60% of success in anything is being present and punctual. Being present in class gives you the opportunity to understand better or at least, the opportunity to ask questions when you don’t comprehend the subject matter.

3. WRITE NOTES:

 Can you effectively recall all that you’ve heard in a day or even in a lesson? I doubt. Statistics has shown that people remember 5% of all what they hear, 25% of what they see and 60% of what they do. By taking notes in class, you hear, see, and do and you can make reference to it whenever you want.

4. LOVE YOUR SUBJECTS AND THE TEACHERS:

There is an ancient quote which says “Love never fails”. When you like a subject, every challenge becomes a stepping stone that you passionately want to climb. But if otherwise, you’ll see it as a stumbling rock. And statistics have shown that people listen to the ones they like and absentmindedly to those they don’t.

5. HAVE A READING PARTNER/GROUP:

 Reading together as a group makes it more fun. It also gives you the priviledge of teaching someone what you understand and learning what you don’t. Also most are more comfortable seeking assistance from their colleagues rather than their teachers.

6. STUDY REGULARLY:  

  As a student, you should spend 70% of your time studying. Regular studies make you a sharpend sword- makes you ready anytime. It also brings boosts your confidence.(1Tim 2:15)

7. BE PERSISTENT:

    No matter how complex any subject matter seems to look, never give up the hope of succeeding. Work at it until your good becomes better and your better becomes best.

There is no limitation to the mind except the one we acknowledge.

 Israel James currently teaches chemistry at livscas. He also writes motivational articles. You can reach him on this page or through e-mail: izyjj@yahoo.co.uk