Top 9 Time-Wasting Traps For Students

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08 Feb 2025

Time-wasting activities can derail student's academic progress

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Social media is one of the biggest culprits, consuming hours of scrolling that could be spent studying

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Similarly, procrastination delays important tasks and leads to last-minute stress

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Online gaming often becomes an addictive escape, leaving little time for homework or exams

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Constantly watching online videos is another trap, as students lose track of time and neglect deadlines

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Teenage drama and unnecessary involvement in others' problems can also drain energy and focus

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Excessive partying often results in hangovers and missed academic responsibilities

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Spending too much time worrying over problems instead of addressing them can paralyse productivity

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Mobile phones, though useful, become distractions when students constantly check messages or social media during study time

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Lastly, while taking breaks is essential for maintaining focus and avoiding burnout, unstructured or overly long breaks can waste valuable time

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