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• Part 1 of 3: Developing an inquisitive mindset
• Part 2 of 3: Develop good study habits
• Part 3 of 3: Staying motivated
• Tips

Being eager to learn means that you take learning seriously and are determined to learn. Inquisitive people certainly know how to have fun, but they consider their studies a priority. Their study is sacred to them and they stick to it through a thorough and comprehensive curriculum. Being eager to learn is about more than just studying a lot. It is about adopting a mindset that enables you to actually find the acquisition of knowledge fun and exciting.

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Part 1 of 3: Developing an inquisitive mindset

1. Learn to concentrate. People today are increasingly dependent on technology, which can make it more difficult to focus on a particular task for a longer period of time. Maybe you are used to checking your phone or email every 15 minutes. But if you are really determined to be eager to learn, then you will need to work on concentrating intensely for at least 30, 45 or even 60 minutes at a time. If you are determined to improve your ability to concentrate, you can train yourself by concentrating on one specific task for longer.
   • Learn to keep an eye on yourself and pay close attention to when your mind wanders. If something else is bothering you, devote fifteen full minutes to it instead of letting it interfere with your thinking.
   • Taking breaks is just as important as concentrating. You should take a 10-minute break at least every hour so that your mind can refocus on the matter.
2. Read the course material before studying it in class. For example, you can read the next day's chapter in your textbook the night before. This will help you better understand what the teacher is talking about in class. In addition, you can identify where you might encounter difficulties or need further explanation. This allows you to ask your teacher questions during class.
3. Pay close attention during class. An important part of inquisitiveness is paying attention during class. Try to absorb everything your teacher tells you and really understand the material. Try to avoid distractions as much as possible and not get lost in conversations with your friends. Read along with your teacher and make sure you don't waste time looking at the clock or learning for other subjects. Do your best to listen carefully and not let your mind wander. If they do, get them back on track.
   • Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand something. Being eager to learn does not mean that you have to know everything, but that you dedicate yourself completely to your studies.
   • If you can choose your own spot, choose to sit as close to the teacher as possible. This will help you build rapport with him / her and you will be able to pay more attention, as you assign yourself greater accountability.
4. Participate actively in class. Inquisitive people participate in class because they want to be actively involved in the learning process. They answer questions when their teachers ask, they raise their hands when they have questions, and volunteer for activities when asked. While you don't have to answer every question and give other students a chance, you should be consistently actively participating in group discussions.
   • Participating in the class also ensures that you become more enthusiastic about the curriculum and that you feel more involved in the class. In addition, it helps you absorb the substance better and deliver better performance.
5. Make studying the highest priority. Being eager to learn doesn't mean throwing out all your other interests. However, it does mean that your studies should be a high priority. If you are trying to find a balance between your studies, your friends, your family and extracurricular activities, you should make sure that you do not neglect your studies. You should not let the time you plan for social affairs get in the way of your studies. Keep an agenda to make sure that, in addition to your other obligations, you can also meet those of your studies.
   • Make studying part of your daily schedule. It is important to make time for your studies almost every day so that you don't get distracted by clubs, hobbies or social activities.
   • Try to find out when it is best for you to study. Some people prefer to do it right after school, when the material is still fresh in their minds, but others prefer to take a few hours off first to unwind.
6. Don't assume perfection. Being eager to learn does not mean that you have to get the highest marks in the class.It means that you are seriously committed to your education. If you start running expecting you to get the highest marks, then you set the bar very high for yourself. While this may be a personal goal, the most important thing is to just do your best — you can't do better than the best you can. This will prevent you from disappointing yourself, feeling inadequate or putting too much pressure on yourself.
   • Being eager to learn doesn't mean you have to get the highest marks. It's about doing your best and always trying to improve yourself.
   • If you expect yourself to never give a wrong answer, it can actually add to your frustration and reduce your chances of success. If you do not know the answer to one of the exam questions and dwell on it for too long, this will prevent you from concentrating on the rest of the questions.
7. Take notes during class. Taking notes will help you focus on the material, will help you process what the teacher is saying, and will help you stay active and engaged even when you start to get tired. You can even use different pens, highlighters or sticky notes to mark relevant passages. See which method works best for you and try to make notes as thorough and comprehensive.
   • If you really want to be studious, you can work on writing out your teacher's lessons in your own words. That way you will not simply adopt what he / she has to say, but you really do your best to learn to understand the material.
   • Try to reread your notes every day so you can ask your teacher for clarification the next day if you don't understand something.
8. Get your organization in order. Inquisitive people are generally well-organized so they don't have to waste time looking for notes, homework, or textbooks. If your organization is hard to find, you will need to purchase different folders for the different subjects, set aside a few minutes a day to tidy up your desk or locker, and make sure you divide your schoolwork into different parts so you can keep the focus and not feel overwhelmed. You may think that some people are naturally messier than others, but if you want to be really eager to learn, try copying the habits of well-organized people.
   • If you set aside 15 minutes every day to organize all your belongings, whether in your bedroom or in your locker or binders, you will be able to live an organized lifestyle.
   • Being orderly is also part of this. Do not throw crumpled papers in your bag and keep your nice personal items away from your school supplies.
9. Don't worry about other people. If you want to be genuinely eager to learn, then you will have to stop comparing yourself to other people. Don't try to get the same grades as the girl next to you in math, or graduate cum laude like your brother if that isn't realistic. The most important thing is that you do your best and don't keep comparing yourself to other people. If you are too busy comparing yourself to others, you will never be able to be truly satisfied with your own performance, and you will never be able to be positive about your own education.
   • If you know that someone in the class knows more about something than you do, you can ask him / her to go to college together - and you can put him / her to the test. Try to see people with knowledge as people who can help you; not as competitors or threats.

Part 2 of 3: Develop good study habits

1. Draw up a schedule. If you want to develop good study habits, one of the first things you should do is planning your next study session. If you just sit down with your textbooks without really having a plan, you will soon feel overwhelmed, spend too much time on less important things, or be distracted. To organize your study time as productively and efficiently as possible, you should divide your time into courses of fifteen to thirty minutes. Make a battle plan for each time slot so you know exactly what to do. Make sure to set aside part of the day especially for your studies. That way you will always have enough time to study.
   • Planning will also give you extra motivation. If you have a list of points to accomplish and tick them off one by one, you will experience a stronger sense of achievement than sitting out of control for three hours in a row.
   • Defining a specific time slot for each part will also help you maintain concentration. You don't want to stray from your schedule to study something, at the expense of more important concepts, that may not be very important in the long run.
   • You can also create a schedule for each week or month. If an important exam is imminent, you can divide the material into one-week study sessions so that it appears more manageable.
2. Draw up a study plan that suits your learning style. Knowing your learning style can help you see how you learn best. Everyone has a different learning style, and one method is a lot better for other students than for others - and vice versa. Many people also belong to more than one category. Below you will find the different learning styles and some tips for how you can study best based on how you learn best:
   • Visual. Visual learners learn best through photos, images and spatial awareness. As a visual learner, you benefit from graphs and diagrams, as well as color coding for your notes. You can also use flowcharts in your notes - these evoke a stronger visual representation of the concepts.
   • Auditory. These students learn best through sound. You may learn best by recording and listening to lectures, by talking to experts, or by participating in group discussions.
   • Physical / kinesthetic. These students learn best by using their body, hands and senses. While it can be challenging to learn exclusively through this style, you can help yourself to study by tracing words to reinforce learning, using the computer to test your knowledge, and memorizing facts while walking.
3. Take breaks. When it comes to staying focused, taking a break is just as important as developing good study habits. Humans are not programmed to sit in front of a computer, desk or textbook for eight consecutive hours. It is therefore important to take breaks so that you can regroup and recharge yourself to continue. Make sure to take a break at least every hour (an hour and a half), or even more often if you really need to. Try to include some food, sunlight, or exercise during your breaks.
   • Don't think you're lazy when you take breaks. On the contrary. You will work harder after your breaks than if you weren't taking a break.
4. Avoid distractions while studying. To get the most out of learning, avoid distractions as much as possible. Set as a rule that you can only watch YouTube, Facebook, or your favorite gossip site during breaks, and that you turn off your phone when you go to blocks. Don't sit next to people who are having noisy distracting conversations or trying to chat with you. Look around and make sure there is nothing to distract you from your duties.
   • If you're really addicted to your phone or Facebook, tell yourself you'll learn another hour before checking out either. This will give you extra motivation to do your best in the meantime, knowing that there is a "reward" attached to it.
5. Study in the right environment. Exactly what the right environment is can vary from person to person, and it is up to you to find out what works best for you. Some people prefer spaces where there is absolute silence and no people or noise, such as a bedroom; others prefer more lively places, such as cafes and canteens. Some people prefer to study outside, while others prefer to dive into the library. Incidentally, it could just be that, without knowing it, you are always going to study in the wrong environment. If you have found the perfect study place for you, you will see that it is a lot easier to be eager to learn.
   • If you normally only study in your bedroom but find it too quiet there, try working in a cafe for a change. When you are tired of the hubbub in the cafe, you can visit the library to draw inspiration from the many quiet and inquisitive people who work there.
6. Bring the supplies you need to study. To get the most out of your study time, you should always be prepared. Wear several layers of clothing or bring a sweater or cardigan with you so that you can always adjust to the temperature and it never gets too hot or cold. Bring healthy snacks, such as celery with peanut butter, carrots, yogurt, almonds, or cashews, so that you always have something to eat but that won't sugar or tire you. Be prepared and bring your notes, extra pens, a charged phone (if you need it later) and any other gear with you so you can always stay focused and get started right away.
   • If you've set your sights on a good study session, then you don't want to let that ruined because you don't feel comfortable. Good planning about what to bring can help you study successfully.
7. Take advantage of your resources. If you want to be eager to learn, then you need to know how to take advantage of the resources available to you. This could mean asking your teachers, friends, or librarian for help, using the library, or consulting online resources or additional reading materials for your courses. The more tools you use, the more likely you are to succeed and be really eager to learn.
   • Inquisitive people are resourceful. If they can't get all the information they need from the books, they turn to other people, other books, and / or other online sources of information.

Part 3 of 3: Staying motivated

1. Make small improvements. To stay motivated on your journey to learning, don't consider it a failure if you fail to raise your math average from a 6 to a 10. Rather be proud of yourself because you have made an average of your 6 average 6.5, and look further from there. When it comes to being eager to learn and motivated to succeed, you need to improve step by step. If you don't, you will disappoint yourself and it will be all over the place.
   • Map your progress. When you see how much improvement you have made since the start of the journey, you will be rightly proud of yourself.
2. Find a way to get excited about the curriculum. While not every subject will fascinate you, you should do your best to find something interesting in every subject. Maybe English isn't your favorite subject, but George Orwell's 1984 is now your new favorite book. You don't have to like everything in school, but you should keep looking for something that genuinely fascinates you and motivates you to keep doing your best.
   • You will be a lot more motivated to be eager to learn if you can find something that you enjoy for each subject. Don't forget that you are not only studying to pass tests, but also to gain real knowledge. If you know how to find the material interesting, it will be of great help to you.
3. Find a study buddy or study group. Although working with a partner or group is not for everyone, you may want to consider being eager to learn with others every now and then for a bit of variety. You can learn a lot from collaborating with others, and they can help you stay focused and on track. It could also be that you learn more from a good friend than from a teacher, or that you master a certain subject better by explaining the material to your friends. Next time you dive into the books, consider this study technique.
   • Some people have a more social learning style and learn better when they do this with others. If this applies to you too, try working with a friend first. If this works, consider expanding the group.
   • Just make sure that the study group is actually studying most of the time, taking breaks now and then; you don't want to be sucked into situations where others keep you from studying.
4. Reward yourself for your hard work. Being eager to learn is really not just about work, work and work again. If you have a curiosity to learn as your life goal, then you shouldn't forget to take breaks and reward yourself for it. If you get the grade you were hoping for for that one test, you can celebrate with a nice ice cream or a night at the movies with your friends. If you've studied for three hours straight, reward yourself with an episode of your favorite television show. Try to find a way that you can stay motivated to work hard and reward yourself for the hard work you put in.
   • All work should be rewarded, no matter how much or little you have done. Don't think that you don't deserve a reward for not getting the grade you hoped for.
5. Don't forget to have fun. While you may think that inquisitive people can never have fun, it's really important to take a break and relax every now and then. If you only focus on your education, it will break you up. You will feel a lot of pressure to perform. Rather reward yourself every now and then by making time for your friends, your hobbies, or even bland activities like watching TV shows. Taking breaks for fun will allow you to enjoy the learning experience more when you start it again - it will help you become eager to learn.
   • Don't think that studious people spend all day studying in a dark room by candlelight without taking a break to eat, drink, or grab some sunlight. Inquisitive people can really put the flowers out. In fact, they do better at school because they can relax so well.
   • Making time for your friends can help you feel more balanced. It will help you put less pressure on your education. If you feel like your education is the only important thing in your life, then you're bound to be disappointed.
6. Think of the bigger picture. You can also stay motivated by thinking about the reasons you are studying. Learning about the French Revolution or Louis Couperus may seem pointless, but all the little things you learn will make you an interesting and versatile person. High grades can help you achieve your ultimate study goals, whether you want to graduate alone or get a PhD from a university. While not every page you read will be engaging, remind yourself that your education will help you achieve success in the future.
   • If you dwell on the details for too long, or think too much about one test at a time, you are taking yourself too seriously. It is about dedicating yourself to your training in the long term; it's not about working hard for a single test. If you think of your training as a marathon, rather than a sprint, you won't put too much pressure on yourself, but you will still be able to study well.

Tips

• Don't try too hard. Approach your study step by step.
• Don't try to be someone you are not. If you aren't naturally eager to learn, don't try to force yourself to be.
• Avoid being constantly tense. The bow cannot always be tense. Try to be confident, but keep overconfidence at bay.