01/05/2024
📚 Time to supercharge your study sessions! 🚀
🕰️ The earlier you start studying, the better. Breaking down material into smaller chunks makes it easier to remember. If that's not possible, dive into your work at least two days before a test or quiz to allow time for reviewing new information.
⏳ Study individual topics in short 15-20 minute cycles, taking breaks in between. Research shows that the human brain gets bored when focusing on the same topic for too long. Keep it engaged by mixing it up: use breaks to solve math problems or review English vocabulary. This variety boosts learning efficiency and improves memory. Studies have proven that multitasking enhances productivity compared to focusing on one thing at a time.
🔄 To learn quickly, repetition is key. Humans start forgetting information as soon as one hour after learning it. To combat this, start each new cycle with a review of what you learned in the previous one. Schedule a larger review for the next day. While you're sleeping in your cozy bed, your brain will organize new information, pleasantly surprising you in the morning with how much you've retained.
🧠 Study when your mind is most alert, such as after a breakfast that fuels your brain or after a refreshing walk. Avoid studying on an empty stomach right after waking up, after a heavy meal when drowsiness kicks in, or in the evening when fatigue sets in and you're snug in your PJs. Learning during these times will be ineffective, as most of your energy will be spent battling your body's needs: hunger or sleepiness.
🏞️ While having an organized study space is important, shaking things up can stimulate your brain to work harder (after all, it hates boredom!). Study in the park, on the couch, in the library... The effect will be better than sticking to one place.
💧 Keep a glass of water handy. Proper hydration enhances concentration, thus increasing study effectiveness.
🎓 Let's make learning an adventure! 🧠
