How To Make Homework Less Work

  • December 10, 2007
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Schools today assign 50% more homework than when your parents were students. Make your workload lighter with these simple tricks.

You Will Need

  • Homework
  • Well-lit work space
  • Your favorite tunes
How To Make Homework Less Work: Pick spot

Step 1: Pick spot

Pick a spot where you can do your homework every day. Clear it of any potential distractions.

If possible, do your homework in natural daylight. Research shows that people who studied near a sunny window had grades about 25% higher than those who didn’t.

How To Make Homework Less Work: Listen to music

Step 2: Listen to music

Listen to music. Studies have found that, for some people, playing their favorite tunes helps them get through homework faster by acting as “white noise” that drowns out distractions.

Turn off your cell phone. You can hear all about what happened to your friend’s ex-girlfriend at the amusement park after you finish your homework.

How To Make Homework Less Work: Take notes

Step 3: Take notes

Take notes while reading. Writing down key points can improve your recall.

How To Make Homework Less Work: Snack

Step 4: Snack

Snack on carbs, like pretzels and popcorn, while you do your homework. They boost serotonin—a brain chemical that makes you calmer and helps you focus.

How To Make Homework Less Work: Chew gum

Step 5: Chew gum

If you don’t feel like snacking, chew gum—it activates certain chemicals in the brain that help improve short- and long-term memory.

Choose mint gum—research shows minty scents help you stay alert.

How To Make Homework Less Work: Take breaks

Step 6: Take breaks

Take breaks! Keep the oxygen flowing to your brain and avoid eyestrain by getting up every half hour and moving around for at least five minutes.
Now back to work.

In education-obsessed South Korea, it’s common for students to study 18 hours a day.

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Comments (26)

jh2008

wow that stinks for the people in korea

over 3 years ago by jh2008

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snesattack

oh thanks for the info

over 3 years ago by snesattack

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monaser

was he eating mustard with his pretzel?

over 2 years ago by monaser

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MeLovingBoo

Yes.

over 2 years ago by MeLovingBoo

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MeLovingBoo

it also reminds me of Anne's Pretzal store.

over 2 years ago by MeLovingBoo

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pogochamp113

great tips, thanks!

over 3 years ago by pogochamp113

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Roofenol

i cant really stay focus on my homework with music. it just makes me wanna sing to it lol.

over 2 years ago by Roofenol

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MeLovingBoo

Me,too

over 2 years ago by MeLovingBoo

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lissa

a bit too humorous for those of us who already find doing homework a joke.:(

over 4 years ago by lissa

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micheal

lol, kill me!

over 3 years ago by micheal

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tegannie

hmm, it doesnt work for me... : / i havent finished my homework yet... : ( hope everything will go well with me... god bless me!!!!

over 3 years ago by tegannie

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pinkchiwawa

i will follow all about what u say.

over 2 years ago by pinkchiwawa

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Sandr0G

Good video!

about 1 year ago by Sandr0G

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Matt_Savage

Nice tips/video! The natural sunlight fact was interesting.

over 2 years ago by Matt_Savage

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hairaddiction

I agree. I will study near a window next term!

7 months ago by hairaddiction

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Nicole_Miller

thnx! very helpful!

about 1 year ago by Nicole_Miller

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Caitlyn12121

Good video helps a lot

about 1 year ago by Caitlyn12121

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Aydin_Haksever

haaa...haaa

about 1 year ago by Aydin_Haksever

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DudeYouDontKnow

iggle

about 1 year ago by DudeYouDontKnow

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Caitlyn12121

Good video helps a lot

about 1 year ago by Caitlyn12121

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