Create a Routine and Stick to It

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It has been something of a running theme throughout this post, but creating a routine can help reduce GMAT Focus stress. Of course, in the interest of reducing stress, you want your routine to be realistic and doable. But the overall point is, if you have a routine, then you’ll feel more in control of your GMAT Focus preparation. And if you feel more in control, you won’t be as stressed.

Preparing for the GMAT Focus will always be somewhat of a disruption in our lives. After all, it’s a big, time-consuming endeavor that requires a lot of hard work and mental stamina. So, we can’t expect to eliminate GMAT Focus stress altogether. However, making our day-to-day feel as “normal” as possible will help. Having a solid routine that you can stick to goes a long way toward creating that sense of normalcy.

So, scheduling your study times in advance, carving out a scheduled time for exercise each day, getting to bed at roughly the same time each night — all of these things will help you create a routine that allows GMAT Focus study to be a regular part of your day rather than an interruption. In other words, as much as possible, GMAT Focus study will become “no big deal.”

Remember, your routine doesn’t have to be exactly the same every day — for most people, it can’t be. For example, most people have very different schedules on weekdays and weekends. The point is to have a routine so you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to fit in all of your various activities or stay on top of your GMAT Focus prep.

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Scott Woodbury-Stewart
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