School has started for all students, and half-yearly exams are approaching. You might have already written the FA1 exam. If you’ve written the FA1 exam, that means half of the syllabus is completed. How much have you studied? How much do you still remember? And how much syllabus is left to learn?
There isn’t much time left for the exams. A maximum of 6 months is left. Out of them, many will be holidays. Days will keep passing quickly, so you should become alert now and focus on your studies. Only 6 months are left for final exams. Don’t keep neglecting your preparation by saying, “I’ll study tomorrow, I’ll study later.” Because after writing the exam, when you see the results, instead of regretting, “I wish I had worked harder,” it’s better to alert yourself now.
Here are 7 proven strategies to help you stay focused, study effectively, and become a topper.
1. Change Your Mindset
If you ask yourself, “Who studies best in your class?” you may think of your friend’s name. But why don’t you say your own name? If you ask a topper student, “Why do you always come first?” the reason they give will be the same:
“I always think in my mind that I am a topper student. Whatever I study, I always remember it. I don’t give excuses for not studying. I search for ways to study better.”
So, we need to change our mindset.
“It’s not possible for me… I forget everything… My family doesn’t support me… If only I knew math perfectly, I’d be the topper…”
You must change this mindset. If you don’t know math, go to someone who is good at math and learn, or attend tuition. If there are problems you don’t understand, ask your friend again and again until you understand. Don’t leave it incomplete. Once you understand a problem, with that motivation, you’ll solve other problems easily.
Example:
Suppose your friend is good at math. Go to him and ask him to explain it two or three times. If you do this, you’ll easily remember it until the exam.
Don’t give excuses like:
- “My family doesn’t support me.”
- “They always disturb me.”
Instead, select a place where you feel comfortable to study, or wake up earlier than everyone in the morning and study. Then you won’t be disturbed. Know how to study and how to score high. If you keep giving excuses, you won’t just fail in studies, but in life itself. So, change your mindset. Always think, “I am a topper.”
2. Read Daily for 10 Minutes
For the final exams, only 6 months are left. In these 6 months, study at least 10 minutes a day for one subject. If you are already a student who studies 1 hour daily, continue 1 hour. This 10-minute rule is for those who keep saying, “There’s still a lot of time for exams, I’ll study later.”
If you study at least 10 minutes daily for one subject, in 6 months, it becomes 1800 minutes—that is 30 hours. In those 30 hours, you can easily cover one subject.
Think once: if you prepare and study every subject for 30 minutes daily, imagine the results you could achieve.
3. Reduce Mobile Screen Time
If you study 10 minutes daily, in 6 months, it becomes 30 hours, enough to cover a subject. Similarly, if you use mobile 10 minutes daily, in 6 months, it’s also 30 hours.
Compare that to just 30 hours. If you spend this time on studies, you can become IAS, IPS, a doctor, a lawyer, or anything. Becoming a topper isn’t that difficult.
Some students keep their phones beside them while studying. They continue to look at their phones, even if no notifications arrive. As a result, they can’t remember what they learned, and they can’t be re-taught the topics.
Trick to focus:
Tell those who usually message or call you in advance, “During this time, I’ll study. Message me after one hour.” Then switch off the mobile internet and put it aside. This small trick gives big results. Reduce mobile use or fix a particular time for using your mobile.
4. Read for 30 Minutes Before Sleep
Some students don’t know what revision means. They think revision means reading the entire book again at once. But that is not true. If your revision is not proper, you may pass the exam, but you’ll never be a topper. Revision doesn’t mean reading repeatedly. It means seeing again and reinforcing memory.
Example:
Today in class, you learned one lesson. After the lesson:
- Clear all your doubts.
- Quickly revise the answers.
- Underline important points.
Finally, before sleeping, without using your mobile, glance through the lessons of that day. Don’t study intensively; just look. Your subconscious mind will store it and won’t let you forget.
Many successful people also visualize their goals as already achieved in the last 30 minutes before sleep. You too, look at your books before sleep. You’ll easily remember subjects.
5. Consistency
Many times, you watch study videos, get motivated, and say, “From today, I’ll study daily.” You study a day or two, and then the motivation wanes, and you lose consistency. Consistency is important in both work and study. You have to be consistent; if you miss consistency, your results may be affected.
Example:
If you plan to do 50 push-ups, you start, and after 20–30 push-ups, your body feels pain. Your mind says, “Try, you can do it.” But your body says, “I can’t anymore,” and you stop.
Like this, our body and mind often say opposite things. You must control both body and mind. If your mind says, “Study 10 minutes daily,” then do it. Many don’t listen to the mind but listen to the body. That’s why consistency is missed.
6. Eat a Healthy Diet
Nowadays, having no health problems and being completely healthy is a big blessing. The most important part affecting health is our digestive system. Imagine a vehicle engine. Instead of petrol, if we pour diesel, what happens? The engine gets spoiled.
Similarly, food is petrol for our body. If we don’t take proper food, our body gets damaged. From the food we eat, our body gives us energy. It’s our responsibility to protect our bodies.
Important points about diet:
- Outside food is unhealthy.
- Eating junk food decreases learning ability and memory power.
- Eat only home-cooked food for better concentration.
- Junk food is okay once a week, not daily.
Suppose you studied hard for exams to be a topper, but during exam time, your health gets spoiled. What will you do? Sit crying at home, or maybe just pass? Proper nutrition supports your body and helps your studies.
7. Exercise
Exercise has positive effects. It improves memory power and concentration. From today, if you do exercise for 40 minutes daily for 21 days, you will be able to study effectively with full concentration for one hour easily.
Benefits of exercise:
- Improves body fitness and heart health.
- Reduces stress during study hours.
- Enhances memory power and brain function.
- Supports overall health for long-term success.
If you follow this habit for 6 months, you can become a topper this year. Try following it for 21 days, even if it feels difficult at first.
6 Months Study Plan to Become a Topper
| Strategy | Key Action |
|---|---|
| Change Mindset | Think “I am a topper,” remove excuses |
| Daily Reading | Study at least 10 minutes per subject daily |
| Reduce Mobile Time | Limit phone use, inform friends of study hours |
| Pre-Sleep Revision | Read lessons for 30 minutes before sleeping |
| Consistency | Follow schedule every day without fail |
Conclusion
With only 6 months left for your final exams, following these 7 strategies can make all the difference. Implement this 6 Months Study Plan and watch your results improve steadily. For more tips, guides, and updates, visit BuzzIndie.