Describe something you do regularly that helps you work and study better IELTS Cue Card

IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC

Describe something you do regularly that helps you work and study better
You should say:

• What it is
• When you do it
• How it helps you
• And explain how you feel when you do it.

Sample 1

Something that regularly helps me work and study better is I work out every day. I usually go to the gym in the morning. I work out for 2 or 2. 5 hours. If some days, for some reason, I cannot go to the gym, then I go to play basketball, and sometimes I go running.

 It helps me to concentrate throughout the day. It helps me to have a healthy sleep and wake cycle. It helps me to have good lung functionality. I can focus better on my daily activities. I am working out releases happy hormones in my brain, making me delighted throughout the day. 

If, for any reason, I am not able to work out for the whole day, I feel some part of me is missing, and I feel sluggish throughout the day. Otherwise, working out has become an essential part of my day, and I enjoy working out. 

Sample 2

I have a hectic schedule in my daily routine because I also have to study and work. Still, in my regular life, I mainly exercise on the ground, mostly going to the fitness park, which is located in sector 36. I prefer to go to this park because there are a lot of trees and bushes that provide pure oxygen, and it also helps me to make my mind peaceful.

I regularly perform different physical activities there, keeping my body fit and healthy. It also reduces my mental stress due to my hectic schedule; I keep working the whole day. This one-hour exercise keeps my mind and body straight so that I can keep my mind straight. I can perform well at work and study if I talk about my feelings.

So I feel energetic and happy to do it regularly because it makes my schedule very good. After all, I love to see the sunrise, so whenever I go to the park at five in the morning, I see a stunning sunrise. In the contemporary era, youngsters do not look after their physical and mental acts; hence, all age groups must perform any physical activity involving the brain and our muscles.

Sample 3

Today, I am talking about one of the trending activities, and it is also my favourite activity, which is called gymming, and the complete form of the gym is the gymnasium.

I frequently do it in the evening after completing all tasks or all tasks of my daily life, and it helps me to keep fit. It enhances my mental health and allows me to regulate my blood vessels after going to the gym.

I prepare my meals myself and go to the gym. I also maintain discipline in my daily life. I also maintain stress less. I feel overwhelmed and over the moon after going to the gym.

Follow-ups

1.What strategies do you employ to maintain focus and productivity while working or studying? 

I mostly cut down on all the distractions. While studying, I prefer to keep my cell phone with my mom. If the nearby neighbours are too loud, I like closing all the doors and windows. Sometimes, I play soft music while I am studying. 

2. Can you share your preferred methods for organizing tasks and prioritizing responsibilities?

 The first thing I do in the morning when I wake up is sit for a while, and I think of all my day’s activities or agendas. I think about the time and decide what needs to be my priority. For example, when I wake up these days, I wake up at about 8 a.m. Then, I take 5-10 minutes to decide the day’s priorities and proceed with the day. 

3. How do you manage your time effectively between work, study, and personal commitments? 

I prioritize my day, and I put my work as a high priority. Then, studies and then personal obligations. But it can vary according to the need. What techniques do you use to overcome procrastination and stay motivated when faced with challenging tasks? I used to procrastinate a lot when I was in college. But now that I am at home, my father always inspires me to wake up early and start the day better. It makes me feel energetic if I am getting better and working out in the morning. And I can fulfil all my agendas for the day. 

4. Can you describe your ideal work or study environment and how you create it? 

My perfect study environment is when I sit in front of my laptop on my study desk in my room. I close the doors, put on all the lights, and usually play soft music while studying. 

5. What role does self-care play in your approach to balancing work and study demands?

 Self-care is essential to practice these days. If you care about yourself, you will grow professionally and personally. One should always push their limits to a certain level. They should not burn out and permanently save some energy for the next day. 

6. How do you handle distractions and interruptions to ensure uninterrupted periods of concentration?

 When I am working or studying at my home, I close the door so that everybody at my home knows that I am doing something important and they don’t disturb me. If I am somewhere else and need to focus, I usually keep my cell phone on silent to concentrate. 

7. Can you share any tools or resources that have helped you work or study more efficiently? 

The most effective way to learn or focus more effectively is by playing soft music beside you while you do your activity. 

8. How do you approach the process of setting and achieving realistic goals in your life and study endeavours? 

We can do that by setting realistic goals. After the completion of the goal, you need to re-evaluate your task so that it gives a sense of satisfaction and achievement. It would act as a positive reinforcement for future endeavours. 

9. What habits or routines do you implement to maintain a healthy work-life-study balance? 

I take small, frequent breaks in between. I talk to my parents and take small snack breaks in between to feel energized.