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Proven strategies and techniques to help you study smarter, not harder
Study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After 4 sessions, take a longer 15-30 minute break. This helps maintain focus and prevents burnout.
Instead of re-reading notes, close your book and try to recall the information from memory. This strengthens neural pathways and improves retention.
Review material at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks). This technique leverages how memory works to maximize long-term retention.
Explaining concepts to others forces you to organize your thoughts and identify gaps in your understanding. If you can teach it, you know it.
Divide your page into three sections: notes, cues, and summary. Write notes during class, add questions in the cue column, and summarize at the bottom.
Get 7-8 hours of sleep the night before an exam. Sleep consolidates memories and improves cognitive function - pulling an all-nighter can hurt your performance.
Working through old exams helps you understand the format, identify common question types, and practice time management under test conditions.
Put your phone in another room, use website blockers, and find a quiet study space. Even small distractions can significantly reduce your learning efficiency.
Just 20 minutes of exercise increases blood flow to the brain and releases endorphins. Study after a workout when your brain is primed for learning.