Effective study techniques

Hey everyone, I want to talk about how to develop effective time management and study techniques that help you retain the most information. In grad school, cramming the night before doesn’t cut it anymore.

Let's start with setting up the right environment :

1. Remove all distractions.

2. Have easy access to everything you need before you start.

3. Set up your lightening to your preferences.

4. Adjust your study space to the ideal temperature.

Get a good night sleep and listen to calming music ( I prefer listening to pop songs, I'm weird like that).

Get some healthy snacks as coffee and candy will give you a temporary boost, but then you’ll have a blood sugar crash. For energy that is more focused and sustainable, try healthy snacks such as vegetables and fruits.

Something that usually helps me is instead of studying at home every day, I try out new places like a new coffee spot or a library because some studies show that a change in scenery can improve both memory and concentration levels.

You should try to commit to a specific study time.To stay focused, I turn off all my devices, and just allocate some time to just study. I tell myself that I can't stop until the time is up, regardless of if I know the material or not.

Also, take breaks when you need them. During the weekends, I know that I won't get any work done during the day, because I won't have the motivation to finish my work until it becomes urgent. Therefore, I forget about my homework and allow myself to have fun and relax. This prepares me for the time when I finally have to get to work and finish my homework and study. It's a win win situation 👑💓