#unconventional study tips

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don't want to study? try staring at a wall first

(unconventional study tips, part 3) - check out the full series here!

if you don't want to start studying, stare at the wall until you've grown sufficiently bored. then, get started on your homework or studying- you'll be bored enough that anything in comparison sounds fun enough.

this "wall-gazing" method of study gives your brain the chance to decompress and start focusing, making you more alert in your studying.

no, seriously. promise y'all it actually works it's insane

[minimaliststudy]

more unconventional study tips

- if you drank coffee while revising, drink coffee before the exam. if you didn’t, don’t

- listen to one type of music (genre/artist) while revising a certain topic, listen to that music on your way to the exam

- wear the same colour nail polish/perfume when revising and when you’re in the exam

- keep your sleep schedule the same. try to get 8 hours while revising and also the night before the exam. don’t stay up cramming and exhaust yourself

- it’s better to do one hour every day in the week leading up to the exam than 7 hours in one day the day before

these tips can help trigger your memory, they sound weird but they really do work

[studyandsteep]

yes, sugar does boost your study sessions.

(unconventional study tips, part 1) - check out the full series here!

more specifically, glucose. sugar provides a quick source of glucose, which is the primary fuel for your brain. the best way to get glucose is from fruits and honey since they have natural sugars.

you'll be able to maintain focus for longer + get energized, which is incredibly useful for tests and studying. if you don't have any fruit on you, a small candy like a Jolly Ranchers will also do.

this is healthier than energy drinks that contain artificial ingredients and cause energy drops a few hours after consumption. when consumed in moderation, glucose can help maintain focus without the added effects of an energy drink.

[studyandsteep]

teach the material to someone else

(unconventional study tips, part 2) - check out the full series here!

this is known as the feynman method. developed by Richard Feynman, the technique consists of teaching the material you're studying in simple terms to someone (or something) else.

this will not only allow you to get a better grasp of the material but also find gaps in your knowledge. in that case, go back to your notes and study the topic again.

it's best to use it a few days before the test, in a study session of 2-4 friends. that way, you can help both yourself and your friend as you explain the topics, taking turns depending on how comfortable you are with the material.

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need to beat procrastination? start with the smallest task

unconventional study tips, part 5 - full series here!

the hardest part is getting started. once you do that, the rest will flow easily after you've dipped your toes in the water.

here's how: complete the assignment that will take the least amount of time. homework, maybe, or a 10 minute project work session.

as an added bonus, check your task list and make sure it's ordered by priority; take factors such as how much time the subject will take, due date, and weighting into consideration as you rank each assignment by priority.

procrastination is something students struggle with no matter how talented or smart they are- learning to manage it and not let it get the best of you is the most crucial step to managing time successfully.

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listen to your notes as you go on a walk!

(unconventional study tips, part 4) - check out the full series here!

if your handwritten notes are clear enough, Google Docs has this fun trick that can really help with your studies! steps to follow:

take pictures of your notes and upload them to google drive.

right-click or, if you're on mobile, tap the three dots and select "open with google docs".

your handwritten notes will now be converted to text.

next, you can submit the text to an online text to speech website and listen to your notes as you go on a walk! you can also submit the notes to ChatGPT and ask it to quiz you, although it's best to check over the answers since it's not always accurate.

both ways work well for memorization-heavy courses such as history.

[iamathornydeviltoo]

Struggling with studying for a long time, I had already cleared off my table and had coffee in a flask, clean floors and the syllabus with me.

1. Looked at the number of topics I had to cover.

2. Divided it by the number of days.

Got a rough idea of how much studying I had to do.

3. Made a list of "important topics" and another of "difficult topics".

I'm now studying after days/months of procrastination.