Preparing for your NEET / JEE exams can be a stressful affair. But don’t worry; we are here to help you through it. Preparations for the exams start as early as on VI STD. One needs to have a strong foundation to understand the complicated concepts that are introduced in the exam syllabus.

But when concentrating on such a goal for such an extended period of time, it is only natural for us to feel demotivated at times. Instead of ignoring it, we need to power through it so that we can make most of the time that we have.

Learning is interesting and exciting. But many students feel like it is a chore that is forced onto them. Here are 6 lifestyle changes that you need to implement on your life to keep yourself motivated through the preparation process.

1. Get a Study Buddy:
   Studying as a group has a lot of benefits. Firstly, you have somebody to compare and learn. If you have any doubts, chances of clarifying it is much higher. With a study buddy, you get an instant feedback which is the best there is.

   In most subjects, you’ve got to read and learn long swathes of text. You can split this up into tiny parts, focus on a few and have your partner focus on the others. Then, you can teach and explain the concepts that you learnt with each other. This way, you get stronger in your chapters. This method will help you break down complex chapters into simple concepts.

2. Break it Down:
   While studying complex chapters of a long one, try breaking it into pieces of 500 words or less to make it an efficient learning experience. Once you break it down, try coming up with 5 questions that is possible out of the part that you have just learnt. This way, you can be sure that you will master any question that may be asked in any of the complex chapter.

   It is proven that students tend to learn shorter chunks of text much faster and much more efficiently than larger ones. By asking yourself questions from the smaller chunks, you are sure that you have truly mastered the entire chapter and not just glanced through it.

3. Make a Vision Board:
   Vision Boards help you visualize your goals. If you are taking up NEET, your obvious goal is MBBS. So, on a vision board, put down Doctor related content, your favourite medical college and your ideal NEET score to get into that institution.

   This will help to remind yourself why you are working so hard and motivate you every time you come across it. Put up the vision board at a place that you see it every day, like your study room or your bedroom.

4. Try Something New:
   Looking at the same old book day in and day out can become boring. At the day and age we live in, all information can be obtained from various sources and in various medium. Listen to a podcast on organic chemistry on the car. Or watch a video on the laws of motion. This helps your brain to store the information more efficiently on your brain.

   If you don’t think podcasts are your thing, just try to mix things up on your study schedule. If you are used to studying after school, try to study early in the morning. You can feel the difference in a single session.

5. Practice Mindfulness:
   With NEET becoming mandatory, there is immense pressure the student. There is increasing competition for each medical seat in India – In 2017, there were7 eligible candidates for each medical seat, in 2018, there are 8. All this pressure can cause a lot of stress to the student. Stress is natural. It is vital to learn to work it to your advantage.

   Exercising every day is a good way to blow off steam. Taking up a sport is even better, as you move your concentration away from your stress. Start your day off with a 10-minute meditation. This will help you stay focused and help you plan your day and reach your goals more efficiently.

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6. Stay Organised:
   There is no doubting that achieving your goals help you reach your goals more efficiently. Planning and organising your day is like setting a small goal and achieving it every day. This is one of the most efficient tools to stay motivated. Also, organising your subjects, chapters and concepts to learn will make sure that you have covered all the topics without missing anything out. It will also help you understand the pace in which that you have to learn with respect to that time that you have in your hands.

Staying motivated throughout your exam preparation is very essential. And we hope the things that we have shared with you today help you to reach your goals more efficiently.