4 Underrated Effective Ways To Study

Sometimes you dont feel like studying. This 'sometimes' grows to become very oftenly. So, how can we hack our brain to sit back and enjoy studying? How do we stay focused and attentive? And mostly, how do we study effectively? 

The answer to this depends from person to person; mind to mind. The problem I face may not be the problem you go through. But there are methods you can try out for hacking your brain into sitting longer hours for studying. 

Starting with #1 Pomodoro technique

It is a time management system which helps you to focus more and balance your tasks and breaks in between. Keep in mind the 25/5 or 50/10 rule.

•Pick a task

•Set a timer for 25 minutes 

• Take a 5 min. break

• Repeat

This way any task seems to be doable. You hack you brain into actually focusing better and tracking time becomes easier.

On #2 we have, Feyman Technique

This concept is entirely based on - 'When you teach, you learn'. In this you explain a concept to suppose George ( an imaginary best friend) 

ans the more precisely you are able to explain it to him, the better you know youve learned about the concept. If you feel unsure while explaining something or seem to take gaps. Go back learn it better and then re-explain. 

This way you process information than just rote learning. You understand what you dont know. This also helps built self assessment skills.

#3 : Spaced Repetition

Our human brain is designed to trash out the things which seems useless. The dreams we can remember, Uncle Patrick's age; they are useless for the brain.  The things that we dont recall oftenly or we dont do usually are useless at least for the brain. So, Spaced Repetition is a hack to actually recall or remember things.

When you learn something today, dont forget to revise it a day after or atleast in the week. This way the concept will stay fresh and you will also remember it. 

#4 My personal favourite, The Study Show.

Now, imagine youre in  a reality TV show. A million people are watching you. The show is a contest where people from all over the world, having main-character energy are called and they study. Now, will it be better to watch someone doomscroll or watch someone study? Now, pretend there are cameras in the room and someone is watching you. Now, Get up and study. 

This technique is a blast. My personal favourite as it keeps you going and motivated.

That is it for today I hope you found this post productive and helpful.

 ~RN