India’s biggest management entrance test of the year, CAT 2016, is just four months away and the aspirants are immersed in preparations. This year, CAT 2016 is scheduled to be held on December 4 and with back-to-back coaching classes and hours of revisions, self-study and attempting mock tests, aspirants are leaving no stone unturned to score maximum marks.
They are solving sample question papers, taking mock tests and reading books, keys, guides and topper accounts for tips and trick to crack CAT 2016. But amid this urgency, the aspirants tend to overlook certain important things that affect their performance in a significant manner.
Your daily routine can play a huge role in your preparation and eventually in your performance in the final exam. Here we list a few things you need to pay attention to.
A Good Night’s Sleep: A good night’s sleep is essential for everybody. More so for students, as the key here is sharp memory and alertness. Experts say it is important to sleep for a minimum of 8 hours in the night so at to be fully energized, alert and attentive in the day time. To ensure there’s no daytime fatigue, you must fix a time of your sleep. Sleep and wake up at the same time every day. This routine will fix your body clock and optimize the quality of your sleep. The better your sleep, the better you will be able to concentrate on CAT preparation. There’s no point in burning the midnight oil if you can’t recall in the morning what you studied at night.
Healthy Diet: To be able to optimize your exam preparation you have to be fully fit. Along with sleep, you need to watch your diet. Avoid fried and fatty food as they tend to induce lethargy. Add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet for protein, vitamins, and other important minerals. Dark leafy vegetables, fish, berries, walnuts, and food rich in omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain. Also, avoid eating out to prevent an upset stomach or any sort of illness that may hamper your studies.
Recreational Activities: While there is no argument on the fact that you should dedicate your maximum time towards studies, we would like to emphasize that ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.’ Too many hours of solving LRDI questions and wracking your brain over Quant problems etc. can slow you down. Take a break and engage in some recreational activity. Listen to music or watch your favourite cartoon show. Or take an hour off to play video games or any outdoor game to rejuvenate yourself. Basically, take some time off and do whatever energises you and refreshes your mind and then get back to preparations with renewed vigour.
It is also important for you to practice some kind of physical exercise to keep away from laziness and lethargy.
Besides these three main lifestyle activities, you also need to pay attention to other small details like your study table, lighting system at your place of study and place and the time of studying.
Study Desk: Make sure your study table and chair are at the right height which supports your posture as wrong posture can lead to discomfort which can affect your concentration. You also need to ensure that your seating arrangement is not causing back pain to you. Don’t study continuously for long hours. Take small breaks of 5-10 minutes in between. This way you will be able to give rest to your eyes and brain too.
Lighting System: Long hours of study can severely affect your eyes. Tiredness of eyes is common to all of us. That’s why your study area should be well lit. It should be neither too bright nor dim. Try to study in natural light as much as possible. It provides a soothing effect that’s absent in artificial lights.
Time And Place Of Study: Since studying is going to be your main occupation for the next four months, you need to create the right environment for it, free from noise and disturbances. Set up your study area away from your living room, where family members watch TV, listen to music or converse with each other. Don’t study in a room which invites noise from outside.
Also, you need to set a time table for studying. Experts say, early morning is the best time to study new concepts and solving problems as the mind is fresh after sleep. Post-dinner study time is good for revision and studying relatively lighter topics.
Stay Away From Phone: Last but not the least, stay away from your smartphone, IPad and other gadgets that have the potential to distract you.
Implement these few things and see the result. All the best for CAT 2016!
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