Study Routine
Study Routine
If you’re an early riser who enjoys soaking up the morning sun, a daytime study routine
is perfect for you. Studying in the morning has the added advantage of being in line
with our natural body clock since alertness is at its peak in the morning and early
afternoon.
Not everyone is made for a daytime study routine. You might just feel more productive
at night, or maybe you’ve got daytime commitments like a job or other extracurricular
activities. If you’re a night owl and not an early riser, give this sample nighttime study
routine a whirl:
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Boost your energy with a late-day workout. This will help set your
mood for your upcoming study session.
• 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Grab a pen and paper or your digital notepad to set your study
goals for the night and specific tasks you need to accomplish.
• 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM: First study block. Start your timer and finish a full Pomodoro
session (25-minute study with a 5-minute break, repeat 4x, then a long break). Try
starting with lighter subjects first to ease yourself into the night.
• 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner time! Have a nutritious meal to fuel yourself for the long
night ahead.
• 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Second study block. Start your timer and finish another full
Pomodoro session.
• 11:00 PM – 11:30 PM: Take an extended break. You can even take a power nap if you
want to. Just make sure to set an alarm to avoid oversleeping!
• 11:30 PM – 1:30 AM: Third study block. Start your timer and finish another full
Pomodoro session. Try switching to a different subject to keep things interesting!
• 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM: Relax and recharge for a while. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and
have a light snack if you want to.
• 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Final study block. Review the material you studied during the
whole night. Why not try to use the Feynman technique to test your learning? (check it
out below)
• 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Go to bed and make sure you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep.
Make sure to turn off your devices and create a relaxing bedtime routine.
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Time to wake up! Sustain your body’s needs by eating your first
meal of the day.
• 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Free time! Ideally, you should engage in activities to help unwind
and clear your mind. You should also eat your second meal of the day during this period