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www.khanacademy.org
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6 Way Teens Can Be More Productive:
Here are a few ways to increase your productivity and try to break away from distractions:
1. Turn off your wireless/Internet connection.
I know, it sounds crazy to deliberately cut off your connection to the outside world, but just do it. It eliminates your ability to easily open up your Internet browser and will help you to focus on what you really should be doing.
2. Set aside a specific time for using social networking/other recreational websites.
Give yourself some time to use the computer from 5:30-6:30 in the evening. I know that if I don’t give myself any limits, you may be capable of staying on youtube instead of writing an essay or doing math homework. Many people experience this problem too, so make sure to set aside about an hour (or whatever works for you) for leisure time.
3. Take short breaks.
After reading an American History book for too long, we tend to waste about half an hour by taking a nap. So to save yourself from becoming insanely bored, take little breaks by walking for a few minutes or getting a snack. Do your homework or read for about ten to fifteen minutes at a time, then take a two to five minute break to maintain your sanity.
4. Do your work NOW rather than later.
Are you guilty of wasting hours on end watching or making YouTube videos, chatting on instant messengers, or just daydreaming. Procrastination is not very rewarding and almost always results in bags under your eyes and C minuses. Do yourself a favor in advance, and start your work ahead of time.
5. Prioritize!
Ten years from now, do you want to look back at your life and realize that you spent a greater portion of your teen years sitting down in front of a laptop, rather than doing things that actually matter? Spend some time with your family or go outside and take a walk. Read a book, or do something with yourself that doesn’t involve a computer.
6. Spend less time reading blogs about how to help yourself and get right to work! NOW!
The only way to really live productively is to go out and start actually living! After you’ve read up on how to become more productive, put your newly obtained knowledge to use.
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