There are people that swear by coffee to stay awake and study. Not people like me. Let’s just say I tried it in college but still found myself struggling to focus and learn at night. Staying awake to study at night is not for the faint-hearted. You must have set a goal and be determined …
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Fatigue is a common experience when studying. Your body wants to sleep, your brain feels foggy and you can barely concentrate. We’ve all been there before, so I bet you can relate. The bad news is that test or exam will most likely, still proceed as scheduled. Doesn’t matter if you studied or not. There’s an …
There was a time in college when I was literally at a very low point. I lost all sense of passion for studying and thought what’s the essence of it all? Why study, get a job, and make money, when we leave everything behind someday? Now, whether this qualifies as the clinical definition of depression …
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Studying at home can be a challenge for many people. It’s even harder when your study area is a shared space with others or has background noise bleeding from other rooms. Another point to consider is for most, the home is a comfort zone. Your brain kicks into relaxation mode often and needs a conscious …
Recently, we examined the Pomodoro technique and how you can use it to supercharge your studying. Instead of buying a physical alarm clock, you can use a PC or mobile Pomodoro app. The good part is, there are more than enough options available. This is why I have decided to share some of the best …
Want to supercharge your study time? Let me introduce you to the Pomodoro technique. I had a tough time studying while in college. I could barely go a few minutes without distractions and struggled to remember anything afterward. This all changed when I adopted studying in short 25-minute bursts. At that point, it seemed like …
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Having trouble getting distracted by YouTube? Check out 11 super tips you can use to overcome YouTube distractions.
Avoiding distractions while studying online is often a challenging task. Cat videos, for example, have immense power and can set you back 1 hour before you blink (hint: don’t watch the first one). Knowing how to avoid distractions while studying online, may just be what gets you that dream exam/test score at the end of …