Finding time

Finding more time

The simplest way is to draw up a timetable.

Look at each day, and note periods which are free - or can be made free.

Try to find regular periods of an hour or more.

One hour each day is better than one day a week.

Sleep

Do you spend quite a lot of time in bed?

If you save just one hour per day, this is an extra seven hours a week.

You could either get up earlier, or stay up later.

Use that part of the day which suits you best.

Regularity

You'll remember what you learn if you work in regular periods of study.

Studying is like physical exercise: you need regular training for mental fitness.

Occasional spurts of study followed by lay-offs are not efficient.

Realism

Create a realistic timetable of work - then stick to it.

At first, set yourself easy targets - ones you can reach.

That way you'll achieve your aims - and feel more confident.

Targets set too high might make you feel stressed, then that will lead to your feeling worse.

Lifestyle

At first, be prepared for some changes to your lifestyle.

You may need to spend less time on some of your hobbies, or spend less time with your friends.

With practice, you'll be able to study for longer periods without feeling bored or tired.

This will be partly because you've practiced and partly because you are developing your skills.