Designing a Time table

What are time tables?  Time tables are schedules which we promise to follow but often forget to implement.  Time tables are also schedules which create problems for us as they remind us constantly of what we should be doing when we are doing something we should not be doing.  Complex isn't it?  Well, it is complex because time tables mean discipline and human nature likes to be wayward.  However, a good time table will take into account all the emotional and physical needs of the individual and provide for it.   Bad time tables will forget that we are human and create a schedule that even military camps would find difficult to implement!

So how does one prepare a good time table for study?  If you have estimated the time you spend in different activities during a typical day, you will have a fairly good idea of the amount of time you need for emotional and physical needs. You will also know how much time you need for study in a day. Work it out for a week.  Now all you need to do is  slot a time for the different activities spread over the week. If your examination is not round the corner, you could even leave a whole day free for leisure activities (probably Sunday). 

Decide on the time of the day you will begin your studies. A hour's study before going to school or college is a good idea.  Leave the evenings for home work and some amount of study.  If you are on leave, still follow your schedule and provide for a little more time during the morning and evening for study and leave the rest of the day for other holiday activities. It is important to sit down to study at the same time everyday (whether it is school time or holidays). 

Next decide how you will divide time over the different subjects.  Allocate extra time for subjects that you find difficult or do not like too much.   These subjects should be tackled first.  The subjects you enjoy or are good at should be scheduled for a time when you are likely to get distracted or feel sleepy. 

Also make sure you decide on the length of time you will spend on each subject.   A 45 minute session for each subject is ideal. Psychologists have proved that the mind studies with optimum efficiency only for 45 minutes.  A five minute rest and a change of topic and subject helps the mind apply itself with rejuvenated vigor. So have variety in your time table. 

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