How To Make Homework Less Work

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

To complete this How-To you will need:

Homework
Well-lit work space
Your favorite tunes

Step 1: Pick spot

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

Tip: 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.

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.

Tip: 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.

Step 3: Take notes

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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[DehBlob]

"You will need Homework."

... No Shit.

[HolyNiko]

Step 1: Dont do it.

Step 2: Have a soda...

[larryas2112]

what the? should i eat a chewed gum?

[larryas2112]

and of course he can still enjoy his music because he's learning that wool is from sheep

[larryas2112]

why would he sweep all the stuff on his table? He's gonna have to clean up and it's a work too!

[CreoleRep7]

i feel a bit trolled by this video for some strange reason......

[TheSkittso]

HOLY FUCK! Wool comes from sheep!?! :O

[Alanlu10]

@chikboenr dude ur supposed to if u dont ur dead

[Royalridestacy]

Ill I do is cheat off the teachers book

[chikboenr]

Step one: Do your homework

Step two: Finish your homework

Did you know that you can feel your heartbeat?

[Pusenus]

Step one: Watch the video

Step two: Do your homeworks

OR... you could:

Step one: Watch the video

Step two: Burn your homeworks

Step three: Demonstrate at the street "MAKE HOMEWORKS VOLUNTARILY!!!! They take away our freedom!!"

[VanillaCream10001]

@lovlyanime Maybe that is already include 8 hours of school. Anyway i won't study like that.... 18 hours a day? THAT'S CRAZY!