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Obstacles to Academic Success
Before proceeding any further, first of all lets see what are the main Obstacles To Academic Success. There can be many distractions ....Some items in this list may be YOUR obstacles ! Answer "Yes" to any item which regularly interferes with your doing well in school / College. If you have too many "yes" answers, Make a note and start working on it.
1. Lack of a study schedule
2. Priorities unclear (What to study first)
3. Failure to use short blocks of time constructively
4. Failure to use long blocks of time constructively
5. When sitting down to study, usually too tired or listless to study
6. Leaving tasks unfinished; jumping from one task to another
7. Studying on bed & falling asleep
8. Daydreaming
9. Can't resume studying after study breaks
10. Spending too much time socializing, playing games or sports
11. Unable to say "no" to invitations and requests
12. Making unrealistic time estimates
13. Attempting too much at once
14. Getting behind in one course because of having to study for another
15. Getting involved in unnecessary details
16. Accomplishing very little in relation to the amount of time spent studying
17. Distracted or frustrated by cluttered desk
18. Not having or unable to locate needed materials
19. Study area faces a window, door, TV, phone or other distractions
20. Interruptions by outside interference (phone calls, visitors, noises)
21. Frequently waiting until the last minute before starting to study or begin major project i.e., Procrastination. Trance Exam
22. Feeling of intense panic while taking tests
Don’t you worry. The purpose of this journal is to give you suggestions and ideas as to how to work in order to achieve success.
I am sure if you apply these suggestions, make little changes in your daily lifestyle, work on your attitude, there is nothing to stop you to ACHIEVE whatever results you AIM at.
