Bad at Studying? Try This.
Hey there! I know why you’re here, you need to study and I’m here to help.
I totally get it, sometimes studying can feel like a chore and it’s easy to feel guilty about not studying effectively. But don’t worry, I’m here to help!
In this blog, I’ll provide you with some realistic study tips to help you incorporate effective studying into your life. But before we dive in, I want to share a related article I wrote on the topic of self-blame. You can check it out here: Stop the Blame Game.
Now let’s focus on studying. Let’s say you have an exam in one month and one week from now.
Here’s a timeline for effective studying:
Week One
The first week is all about organizing your materials. Write down all of your notes and make flashcards. I know it may seem tedious, but trust me, it’ll save you time later on. If you don’t have time to make notes, skip to making flashcards. Flashcards are a more efficient method of review.
To get started with flashcards, I recommend using the app Remnote, which offers $8 credit for signing up, using my link.
Week Two
Now that you have your materials organized, it’s time to start reviewing. Spend some time reviewing your flashcards and try using the Blurting Method while walking around. Use your flashcard app, such as Anki or Remnote, as a reminder to review your materials.
Spend 30 minutes blurting out what you don’t know, followed by 10 minutes of mental mindmapping. This technique is helpful for learning Biology on the Nervous System. Don’t forget to take a 10-minute break!
Weeks Three to Five
During these weeks, make sure to review all of your flashcards for 10–30 minutes. Since you have multiple subjects to study and projects to finish, make a schedule and ensure that you review your flashcards within this timeframe.
24 Hours Before Exam
The day before the exam, repeat what you did in week two for 2 hours or less. At this point, you should be able to explain the material simply and confidently due to your frequent studying during the past three weeks.
And that’s it! That’s the method I use to study Science, Contemporary Issues, English and et cetera, though your schedule may differ. I highly recommend trying the Blurting Method and the Feynman Technique to improve your studying, which we are incorporating right now, if you haven’t figure it out.
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