Maintaining a relaxed state is crucial for effective note-taking, as being too tense can lead to stress and a subsequent loss of focus. While cramming may be necessary at times, it should be minimized.
When you are note taking you always want to have a relaxed body, because if you are too tense you will become stressed, and when you become stressed you lose focus.
Finding who to sit by.
Studying
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Cram Studying.
Cram study only if you need to
Working with others.
When you work with others you can focus on one or more subjects at a time and be able to make notes on those topics.
Also you can borrow notes from a class when you have a group if you have missed a day
Taking Notes
Taking notes can help you keep good grades in the class you are in.