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It’s already December and soon enough you gonna think of new resolutions to make. College is a challenging time, which always comes with risks of really bad academic troubles that we all seem to go through from time to time. There are new challenges, unknown environment, too much studying, and the joy of youth kicking in, so it is only natural that you try to cut the corners and find an easy way out! Nevertheless, it is important to take care of your college life and do your best to ditch the bad academic habits.

1. The Art of Procrastination

Procrastination problem is what most students face on a daily basis as soon as the battle of deadlines versus the fun times starts! There is a movie that you definitely want to see or a party that you want to join early to meet your best friend or even a blog post that you want to read. This is when procrastination gets in the way. Trust us, we all have been there and it is only natural to put off some difficult tasks and think that you can do it later. The best way to ditch this bad habit is writing down a list of the “urgent” and “not so urgent” tasks in two columns. This way you can get more focused at tasks at hand and organize your time in a more efficient way!

2. Junk Food Problem

While it is tasty, quick, and you do not have to spend way too much time cooking, junk food can become a bad academic habit that comes up as soon as you start the college and try to get through the myriad of tasks. You run around, you catch a bite here and there, you talk to your friends as you eat, run around in the park, still chewing something. Sounds familiar? Add the late night pizza and Chinese takeouts to the list and you risk making all the healthcare specialists sad and angry! If there is a kitchen in your college room, start cooking your own simple food and check with your college friends to share the tips and get the best recipes. Moreover, stick to more accurate dining times and make sure that a time when you eat something is not in the middle of another task!

3. Using “you know”, “like” and “totally” When You Speak.

Now that you are about to become a skilled professional, your task is to work at the social skills and strive for academic success. You have to learn how to speak in a professional way and get rid of all the rubbish words and slang. We all get this “you know” and “like” bugs in our sentences, yet getting rid of these words can be really helpful. Just give it a bit more thought and learn to breathe! They call them “the filler words” because they are used to fill the space when you do not know what to say or when your lack of confidence comes through. Instead of using all these words, try to think and learn to talk at a slower pace, allowing yourself to focus on a subject and remember all the important information. This way the people will listen to you and know that you are experienced and have sufficient knowledge.

4. Ignoring College Group Projects

While far not everyone is guilty of this bad academic habit, it still exists and can be damaging to your college success, future resume, and a list of strong social skills that you definitely should have. Think of the group work where some people seem to do it all for the others while you just sit and watch. Do not be like one of such students and take an active role! Show some good work ethics and find a golden medium between a laid-back attitude and being a control freak. Be open to suggestions, yet learn to speak your opinion. It is a group project after all and everyone should do their best to be responsible and contribute!

5. The King of the Party

Sometimes it seems that it is not possible to survive through college without partying! While some of this is true since you do not have to turn nerdy and geeky being stuck in a college room with the books all the time, you have to remember of all the important deadlines and organize your parties (and the ones you want to join) wisely, so it does not affect your academic schedule and the other commitments. Make a party something to look forward to with no dark shadows from the tasks you have not finished yet!  Even if you are a king of the party and like to have fun, remember that you can do both, if you manage your time and the plans!

6. You Bite More Than You Can Swallow: Doing Too Much at Once!

It is no wonder that an endless list of homework to do, confusing classes, and all the extra-curricular activities can make things a little bit too difficult! As a result, you may get a bad habit of trying to do it all at once. You start multi-tasking and aim for finishing several tasks at the same time. You may be a member of several clubs and you try to join two or more group projects, yet you start noticing that you are stressed out and anxious. It is a normal reaction of your mind and body to biting more than you can swallow. The solution is to take one step at a time and form a daily timetable to make sure that you give your best to each task. When you cannot do your best in a club or fail your friends by not being there, thinking of a next activity, it is never any good!

7. Bad Sleeping Habits

This is definitely one of the worst habits a college student may get! It is also one of the most challenging problems to get rid of! As your sleeping habits get worse and start to affect your grades and health in general, there are several ways to stay away from trouble! Schedule some morning time at the college gym, for example, or team up with your roommate by making plans for a specified time. This way you can keep quiet when you have to study and party hard when you both feel like it! Make sure to go to bed at the right time and remember that sleeping is important even when you feel energetic.

8. The Lack of Fashion

Maybe not really a bad academic habit, but it still makes a certain impression about you! The talk is about a lack of fashion or a specific fashion a college student may have. Think of your favorite t-shirt and the sweatpants that you just put on and let go. While it is quite convenient, it makes you look stressed out and not so professional. Choose the clothes that make you look stylish and professional, making it clear that you care for your outfit. Once people notice that you care for the way you look, you are no longer “that college student”, but a “bright and motivated person”!

9. Spending Too Much Time Online

Not exclusively a college student’s bad problem, the time we spend online is more harmful to your life and success when you have to study and get the good grades. We often tell ourselves that “five more minutes” won’t make a difference and scroll down to another post on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Yet, it all takes time! Just make your online presence useful for your future major by making your profile look professional and combine your social networks knowledge and skills with the exploration of a subject that you study!

10. Getting Rid of Laziness

Laziness is always a trouble for a college student and basically anyone who tries to reach some progress and grow as a person! Do not waste your time for the meaningless and dull things that just take your time and teach you nothing. Join social clubs, get involved in volunteering, and explore the opportunities that a college life offers! Do not sit locked in your college room, meet people, smile to others, have fun at the party, share your knowledge, experience, and skills, and learn how to make new friends! Do not be lazy because listening to this bad habit is actually stealing your own life!

Take care and stay motivated,

Nerdify reviews team

This time our friendly Nerdify reviews team is here to tell you about the books that will inspire and take you on a wonderful journey as you read along. We decided to choose among the entries that differ on the subject, type, and target audience. There will be something for everyone from detective stories and drama to inspiration books that will teach you a lesson or two. Below are the contestants that are most expected among the readers in 2020:

The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy

We can always install a helpful application that will alert us about things we have to do, yet it will never work without at least a bit of self-discipline that comes straight from our brain. Written in a friendly and heart-warming language, this book helps to find ways to focus on the most important things. There should be no excuses this time! Find enough time to meet an old friend, study well, and still have fun. This book is a perfect guide when you need just a little bit of help. As we picked the Nerdify reviews list, this book became a revelation and pointed out things we all seemed to miss!

Smarter, Faster, Better! The Secrets of Being Productive in Life & Business by Charles Duhigg

Living in the age of technology and information, it seems that being successful often becomes our top priority. This book takes a scientific approach to success and focuses on neuroscience, social sciences, and psychology of experienced individuals. There are quotes from CEOs, aircraft pilots, law enforcement agents, songwriters, Hollywood actors, and more. See what has made them successful and read about exclusive facts shared by the experts.

Long Bright River by Liz Moore

As the true Nerds we are, Nerdify reviews would be incomplete without at least one novel dealing with mystery and a detective story. An upcoming story from the author of the famous The Girl On The Train novel, this particular book is a mixture of mystery and an unsolved crime. It tells of a female policewoman from Philadelphia as she seeks for her missing sister. It is more than a family drama as it deals with addiction and explores powerful emotions. Not wishing to give much away, we cannot recommend this book enough!

A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

If you want to learn more about the Spanish Civil War and take a trip back in time, this book is your best bet. Telling about the romance between a man and a woman in love, this beautiful story has a classic narration style where realism and the painful truth combine in an endless sea of emotions. It is epic, powerful, the reading that will probably make you cry and think of giving a call to all the beloved.

The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

No, this is not your typical motivation book offered by Nerdify reviews! This great story is a true adventure book with strong thriller elements. It tells about an aging artist who starts writing his life story in a little green book. Sounds just about right? Well, it doesn’t if you forget it in the local bar! When a stranger picks it up, the book becomes filled with more and more entries that tell about the locals. There are more twists and mysteries than one can imagine!

Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman

Some of us may not really like reading and would rather watch a movie, yet this is another story. This novel tells about a man who finds himself washed up upon an English countryside beach. He does not remember who he is or where he came from. As he seeks help, the best English neuro-psychiatrist offers professional help. The story becomes rather complex and frightening as the doctor realizes that the past is not that bright and there are things the patient would rather not remember. Powerful, thrilling, and well-written, this book is just like watching a Netflix movie that keeps you up on your toes until the end.

Apeirogon by Colum McCann

The last entry is not an easy read, yet a good reminder about how precious our lives are and how our differences often make us united. This book tells about two fathers, one of whom is Palestinian and the other one from Israel. They both have lost their children because of the endless conflict that takes place in the region. How do they cope? Is there a light of hope for them or at least a try to diminish the loss? A winner of the National Book Award, McCann claims that his latest offering reveals the inner side of politics and the culture as the pain, loss, hope, and the memories come undone.

Trust us, even the nerdy types at the Nerdify reviews team find it extremely hard to deal with the online studies and every single academic action now being taken to extremes of the video conferencing and the online sessions that always break down. The good news is that there are at least seven little tricks that will help you avoid going crazy as you try to make it through this challenging online semester. Since studying online is still new, it is not surprising that we do not feel right when we are stuck at home and need to learn a thing or two by spending hours online!

1. Start with a clear routine of things to do
First of all, create a mental schedule for yourself and allocate some time for not studying and not doing anything that irritates you. It must be your moment of peace when you can simply sit down and avoid doing anything. Next, include time for showering or having a snack. Do not forget that you are in the safety of your own home, so you can plan a lot of things by considering the lack of transportation or visiting a lecture hall. If something is not clear, ask your college professor about it and remember that they ought to provide you with information.

2. Do not forget to “go offline” once you go to bed
While it is mostly a mental trick, it adds some sense of having something finished. Some of us at the Nerdify reviews came up with this idea because it really works. This way, you do not have the impression that you are always online and on alert of all the assignments. You may not have to shut down your computer and prevent yourself from watching some Youtube or Netflix videos, just go into offline mode at the online campus and forget about it all for a while.

3. Add some quality headset to your academic gear
There is nothing worse than getting distracted by using the cheap headphones that hiss and catch every sound around you. Investing in some quality gear that helps to stay in focus will ease down your online sessions this semester. Look for student discounts or talk to musician friends in your social circle who will always recommend something affordable, yet good enough. The rule is: if it is good for sound recording, it will help you to hear every word of your college professor. Moreover, you can always use it later for watching a movie or listening to your favorite music!

4. Cooperate with others as you study
The first thing that we decided upon at the Nerdify reviews is the importance of cooperation with your friends as you study online. When you talk to others and ask them about grading instructions or a lecture that just took place, you learn to synthesize information and process it in a better way. Even a little piece of explained data will help you to save some precious time and avoid going crazy trying to understand what has been said during the moment when your video stream has stopped.

5. Get some snacks along and remember to relax
Think about getting some snacks in advance and keeping your favorite coffee mug along with you. Do not forget that you still have to keep within the ethical norms, so avoid chewing a piece of gum as you talk to your professor. Nevertheless, getting some snacks as soon as you close the online session is a great idea because it helps you to relax and have a reward. Our experts at the Nerdify reviews recommend studying for at least 30-40 minutes before taking a 15 minutes break.

6. Consider the options and focus on what really matters
Learn how to focus on what is really important to you in personal and professional terms. If something does not inspire you, analyze the situation, and talk to your course advisor. If the learning methods do not suit you or you cannot understand it, bring it up and ask for alternative learning options. Since online learning is more flexible than any physical presence, you have a right to make a choice and focus on what helps you to learn.

7. Make some room changes & add unusual ideas
Try to change the objects in your room, add a different chair, play with the lighting, think about placing something interesting upon your desk, or even changing the placement of your workplace. When you need a little change, you never know what may inspire you and get rid of things that make you feel stressed. Make yourself a present, purchase a soft toy, or do something that makes you happy. It will always remind you of a time when you kept smiling!