{"id":8777,"date":"2024-10-14T10:26:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T10:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=8777"},"modified":"2024-10-14T10:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T10:26:57","slug":"how-to-study-something-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Study Something Fast | 21 Research-based Guidelines to Learn Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Understanding_the_Learning_Process\" title=\"Understanding the Learning Process\">Understanding the Learning Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Actionable_Solutions_on_How_to_Learn_Things_Faster\" title=\"Actionable Solutions on How to Learn Things Faster\">Actionable Solutions on How to Learn Things Faster<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#1_Chuck_away_Your_Cell_Phone\" title=\"1. Chuck away Your Cell Phone\">1. Chuck away Your Cell Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#2_Commit_to_the_Five-Minute_Rule\" title=\"2. Commit to the Five-Minute Rule\">2. Commit to the Five-Minute Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#3_Adjust_the_Difficulty_Level\" title=\"3. Adjust the Difficulty Level\">3. Adjust the Difficulty Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#4_Chunk_the_Study_Sessions\" title=\"4. Chunk the Study Sessions\">4. Chunk the Study Sessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#5_Take_Frequent_Breaks\" title=\"5. Take Frequent Breaks\">5. Take Frequent Breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#6_Learn_Through_Different_Channels\" title=\"6. Learn Through Different Channels\">6. Learn Through Different Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#7_Consider_Hiring_a_Tutor\" title=\"7. Consider Hiring a Tutor\">7. Consider Hiring a Tutor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#8_Immerse_Yourself_in_Learning\" title=\"8. Immerse Yourself in Learning\">8. Immerse Yourself in Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#9_Build_on_the_Things_You_Already_Know\" title=\"9. Build on the Things You Already Know\">9. Build on the Things You Already Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#10_Test_Yourself\" title=\"10. Test Yourself\">10. Test Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#11_Make_Magic_Mistakes\" title=\"11. Make Magic Mistakes\">11. Make Magic Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#12_Get_Regular_Feedback\" title=\"12. Get Regular Feedback\">12. Get Regular Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#13_Teach_What_You_Are_Learning\" title=\"13. Teach What You Are Learning\">13. Teach What You Are Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#14_Take_Handwritten_Notes\" title=\"14. Take Handwritten Notes\">14. Take Handwritten Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#15_Use_Mnemonic_Devices\" title=\"15. Use Mnemonic Devices\">15. Use Mnemonic Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#16_Say_It_Out_Loud\" title=\"16. Say It Out Loud!\">16. Say It Out Loud!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#17_Stop_Multitasking\" title=\"17. Stop Multitasking\">17. Stop Multitasking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#18_Develop_Growth_Mindset\" title=\"18. Develop Growth Mindset\">18. Develop Growth Mindset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#19_Exercise_Frequently\" title=\"19. Exercise Frequently\">19. Exercise Frequently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#20_Get_a_Good_Nights_Sleep\" title=\"20. Get a Good Night\u2019s Sleep\">20. Get a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#21_Stay_Hydrated\" title=\"21. Stay Hydrated\">21. Stay Hydrated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Why_Do_People_Have_a_Hard_Time_Learning\" title=\"Why Do People Have a Hard Time Learning?\">Why Do People Have a Hard Time Learning?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Too_Many_Strings_Attached\" title=\"Too Many Strings Attached\">Too Many Strings Attached<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Impatience\" title=\"Impatience\">Impatience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Distractions\" title=\"Distractions\">Distractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#Age_Misconception\" title=\"Age Misconception\">Age Misconception<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-study-something-fast\/#FAQs_-_How_To_Study_Fast\" title=\"FAQs - How To Study Fast\">FAQs - How To Study Fast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We live in a world where it&#8217;s almost impossible to keep up with the inventions and developments in different fields. In some fields (e.g., computer sciences), as you&#8217;re learning something new, it might get obsolete. That&#8217;s how fast things are moving forward. But <\/span><b>are we learning fast enough to pick up the pace?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s the least we can do to survive in such a rapidly advancing world. Let&#8217;s see how.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Learning_Process\"><\/span><b>Understanding the Learning Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to an article by <\/span><b>Jan De Houwer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.3758\/s13423-013-0386-3\"><b>learning refers to a change in our behaviour<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is induced by our interactions with the surrounding environment. This suggests that receiving new input doesn&#8217;t count as learning unless <\/span><b>it changes how we think, feel, and act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Moreover, this definition indicates that the changes caused by learning new skills are <\/span><b>relatively permanent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that&#8217;s just the tip of the iceberg. I suggest reading the article &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/1937-01215-001\"><b>The Definition of Learning<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; if you&#8217;re curious about how it works. I also recommend watching <\/span><b>Barbara Oakley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s lecture on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vd2dtkMINIw\"><b>Learning How to Learn<\/b><\/a><b>&#8221; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actionable_Solutions_on_How_to_Learn_Things_Faster\"><\/span><b>Actionable Solutions on How to Learn Things Faster<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far, we have learned that learning is unavoidable, but it takes time, sometimes much time. Now, let&#8217;s see how we can shorten the period without risking learning outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chuck_away_Your_Cell_Phone\"><\/span><b>1. Chuck away Your Cell Phone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8778\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8778\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Chuck-away-Your-Cell-Phone.jpg\" alt=\"A man tossing away his cell phone\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Chuck-away-Your-Cell-Phone.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Chuck-away-Your-Cell-Phone-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Chuck-away-Your-Cell-Phone-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Chuck-away-Your-Cell-Phone-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Put your cell phone out of sight and reach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These culprits can distract you when they&#8217;re within reach. Researchers at the University of Toronto found that even when your cellphone is turned off, it can still be distracting if it&#8217;s in your sight. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journals.uchicago.edu\/doi\/full\/10.1086\/691462#d22049407e1\"> <b>Brain Drain hypothesis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicates that &#8220;the mere presence of one&#8217;s own smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Commit_to_the_Five-Minute_Rule\"><\/span><b>2. Commit to the Five-Minute Rule<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8779\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8779\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Commit-to-the-Five-Minute-Rule.jpg\" alt=\"a clock showing five minutes\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Commit-to-the-Five-Minute-Rule.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Commit-to-the-Five-Minute-Rule-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Commit-to-the-Five-Minute-Rule-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Commit-to-the-Five-Minute-Rule-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Commit to the task at least for 5 mins to get started<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frontal lobes of the brain are in charge of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nfil.net\/executive-functions\/\"><b>executive functions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><b>goal setting, working memory, task initiation, planning, and self-monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This brain area might be less active in people who struggle with starting a task. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nfil.net\/executive-functions\/task-initiation-why-is-getting-started-so-hard\/\"> <b>dopamine level<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the reward hormone) also influences your willingness to start a task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic solution to the task initiation problem is to c<\/span><b>ommit yourself to concentrating on the task for at least five minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although this may seem like a short period, you&#8217;ll find yourself wanting to continue the task until you reach a milestone. If you&#8217;re a procrastinator, you can watch Caren Magill&#8217;s (an ADHD coach) video on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SuENZbvkgmA\"><b>Why We Struggle To Get Started<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Adjust_the_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span><b>3. Adjust the Difficulty Level<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8780\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8780\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Adjust-the-Difficulty-Level.jpg\" alt=\"A gauge for adjusting difficulty level\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Adjust-the-Difficulty-Level.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Adjust-the-Difficulty-Level-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Adjust-the-Difficulty-Level-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Adjust-the-Difficulty-Level-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adjust the Difficulty Level<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t bite off more than you can chew. A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11409-022-09320-z\"> <b>recent research study<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>Jonna Malberg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that your understanding of a task&#8217;s difficulty can influence the task&#8217;s outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In language learning, placement tests can help you understand your current level and give you a starting point. In order to learn other things, it&#8217;s essential to<\/span><b> ask for an expert&#8217;s advice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re entirely new to the topic, <\/span><b>start with the basics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and steer clear of internet shortcuts to success because learning is realised through a systematic and step-by-step process. If you&#8217;re already familiar with the topic, you can <\/span><b>start the learning process where you left off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chunk_the_Study_Sessions\"><\/span><b>4. Chunk the Study Sessions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8781\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8781\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Chunk-the-Study-Sessions.jpg\" alt=\"Chunk the Study Sessions\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Chunk-the-Study-Sessions.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Chunk-the-Study-Sessions-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Chunk-the-Study-Sessions-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Chunk-the-Study-Sessions-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chunk the Study Sessions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t force information into your brain when it&#8217;s loaded. Based on an APA article, you should<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/gradpsych\/2011\/11\/study-smart\"> <b>space out the study sessions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The spacing effect improves long-term memory, and you can retain the information you have learned for a longer period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/ED505647.pdf\"><b>Research findings<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that <\/span><b>shorter, more frequent sessions are more effective than longer, less frequent ones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, if learning something takes 12 hours, it&#8217;s better to break it down to 8 or 9 study sessions in 3 weeks than cramming all 12 hours in one week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Take_Frequent_Breaks\"><\/span><b>5. Take Frequent Breaks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8782\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8782\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Take-Frequent-Breaks.jpg\" alt=\"Take Frequent Breaks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Take-Frequent-Breaks.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Take-Frequent-Breaks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Take-Frequent-Breaks-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Take-Frequent-Breaks-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take Frequent Breaks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length of study sessions varies among different people and at different times of the day for the same individual. But<\/span><b> it shouldn&#8217;t exceed 90 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per session as it will lose efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asundergrad.pitt.edu\/study-lab\/study-skills-tools-resources\/pomodoro-technique\"><b>article from the University of Pittsburgh, <\/b><\/a><b>the<\/b> <b>Pomodoro technique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;is a great tool to help you focus better when studying.&#8221; According to this technique, <\/span><b>each study session is at least 25-30 minutes long, and it&#8217;s followed by a 5-minute break.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Feel free to adjust the study sessions and breaks based on your learning preferences, but try to keep them consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Learn_Through_Different_Channels\"><\/span><b>6. Learn Through Different Channels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8783\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8783\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Learn-Through-Different-Channels.jpg\" alt=\"Learn Through Different Channels\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Learn-Through-Different-Channels.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Learn-Through-Different-Channels-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Learn-Through-Different-Channels-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Learn-Through-Different-Channels-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">06 Learn Through Different Channels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2021\/09\/210930140710.htm\"> <b>study by Carnegie Mellon University<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the academic performance of students is significantly better when they are engaged in interactive activities, discussions, and AI-enhanced technologies compared to lectures and readings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning through different channels <\/span><b>transforms learning from an exhausting activity to something you look forward to<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, practising the violin alone might get dull over time, but if you have a practice buddy to play a piece together (<\/span><b>collaborative learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), you&#8217;ll find the activity enjoyable, and dopamine starts releasing. Plus, you can find a plethora of <\/span><b>YouTube videos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to supplement your violin classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Consider_Hiring_a_Tutor\"><\/span><b>7. Consider Hiring a Tutor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8784\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8784\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Consider-Hiring-a-Tutor.jpg\" alt=\"A tutor and a student looking at a screen\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Consider-Hiring-a-Tutor.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Consider-Hiring-a-Tutor-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Consider-Hiring-a-Tutor-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Consider-Hiring-a-Tutor-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consider Hiring a Tutor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The article on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsupportaccelerator.org\/briefs\/equitable-and-effective\"><b>High-impact Tutoring<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; shows how a tutor&#8217;s intervention in the course of learning can accelerate the learning process, increase engagement, and lead to significant accomplishments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In private tutoring, you&#8217;re the centre of attention, and the tutor will make a special effort to turn your weaknesses into strengths. The tutor adjusts the pace of tutoring sessions based on your <\/span><b>learning style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and uses multiple proper resources to help you realise your learning targets. Ostado&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/en\/tutor-list\/online\/secondary\/gcse\"><b>online private tutors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you with different school subjects to improve your grades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Immerse_Yourself_in_Learning\"><\/span><b>8. Immerse Yourself in Learning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8785\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8785\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/08-Immerse-Yourself-in-Learning.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a girl in a painting room with colours every where\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/08-Immerse-Yourself-in-Learning.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/08-Immerse-Yourself-in-Learning-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/08-Immerse-Yourself-in-Learning-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/08-Immerse-Yourself-in-Learning-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Immerse Yourself in Learning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kansei.app\/language-learning-reinvented-embracing-the-magic-of-immersion\/\"> <b>immersion model<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (frequently used in the context of language learning) states that when learners are immersed in the target language, learning happens <\/span><b>more naturally and quickly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and they gain more fluency and proficiency in the target language. It&#8217;s worth mentioning that the <\/span><b>environment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plays a crucial role in the immersion model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to transfer this to other contexts here. A friend of mine is a professional forex trader. I remember when he was learning about the market and the nuances of trading, he joined many online forums, took several courses, wore some T-shirts with Forex icons, changed his smartphone and laptop background to some lines and graphs, and when he wanted to talk to us, he used many financial references that were mostly baffling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I want to get at here is that he was immersed in the trading world. He surrounded himself with constant reminders of what he wanted to learn, and this (at least partially) contributed to his success in the market. This example also conveys that <\/span><b>you can create this environment deliberately<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Yet, it&#8217;s better if you&#8217;re in an <\/span><b>authentic environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Build_on_the_Things_You_Already_Know\"><\/span><b>9. Build on the Things You Already Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8786\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8786\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/09-Build-on-the-Things-You-Already-Know.jpg\" alt=\"Build on the Things You Already Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/09-Build-on-the-Things-You-Already-Know.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/09-Build-on-the-Things-You-Already-Know-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/09-Build-on-the-Things-You-Already-Know-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/09-Build-on-the-Things-You-Already-Know-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Build on the Things You Already Know<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great technique to quickly make new information stick in the long-term memory. You can think of the new information as an extension of your current knowledge. According to an article by <\/span><b>William R. Klemm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/memory-medic\/202008\/learn-making-associations\"><b>Learn by Making Associations<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;, associating new knowledge with old knowledge can be<\/span><b> intentional or unintentional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it&#8217;s more effective when it&#8217;s intentional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason why associating new with old improves memory recall is that memories are &#8220;<\/span><b>stored as a network of related items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; When one item is called upon, other relevant items are recalled as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Test_Yourself\"><\/span><b>10. Test Yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8787\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8787\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-Test-Yourself.jpg\" alt=\"A chair, a desk and an exam paper on it\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-Test-Yourself.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-Test-Yourself-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-Test-Yourself-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-Test-Yourself-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Test Yourself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfloor.com\/blog\/self-assessment-in-learning\"><b>Self-testing<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an instance of active learning. Self-testing involves an introspective process where learners evaluate their own performance to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. In other words, <\/span><b>self-testing indicates the knowledge gaps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you can move on more quickly when they&#8217;re filled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you&#8217;re watching a long tutorial on YouTube, pause every now and then to see if you can remember the stages so far and what they involved. This helps you learn faster than re-watching the whole video.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Make_Magic_Mistakes\"><\/span><b>11. Make Magic Mistakes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8788\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8788\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11-Make-Magic-Mistakes.jpg\" alt=\"Making mistakes is part of the learning process\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11-Make-Magic-Mistakes.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11-Make-Magic-Mistakes-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11-Make-Magic-Mistakes-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11-Make-Magic-Mistakes-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make mistakes and learn from them<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that mistakes are inevitable in the learning process and that they are actually great learning opportunities per se. But what you probably didn&#8217;t know is that even when you <\/span><b>make mistakes intentionally and then correct yourself, you can enhance and accelerate the learning process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This concept is called the &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/finding-a-new-home\/202203\/to-learn-better-make-mistakes\"><b>derring effect<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you&#8217;re practising past papers to prepare for the biology exam and give a false answer to a question and then correct yourself, you will answer the question more easily if it appears on the exam paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Get_Regular_Feedback\"><\/span><b>12. Get Regular Feedback<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8789\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8789\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/12-Get-Regular-Feedback.jpg\" alt=\"Get Regular Feedback\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/12-Get-Regular-Feedback.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/12-Get-Regular-Feedback-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/12-Get-Regular-Feedback-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/12-Get-Regular-Feedback-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get Regular Feedback<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback is a great <\/span><b>gap-filler<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it&#8217;s more effective if it&#8217;s provided on the spot. Frequent feedback helps you learn from your mistakes and avoid repeating them.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorado.edu\/center\/teaching-learning\/teaching-resources\/assessment\/assessing-student-learning\/frequent-feedback\"> <b>Good feedback<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is characterised by clarity, specificity, balance, and timeliness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, You could get reliable feedback from books and experts, but nowadays, you can use AI to receive immediate and personalised feedback. Watch this short video to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kIdDzpAWnv4\"> <b>get the best feedback&#8221; from AI<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Teach_What_You_Are_Learning\"><\/span><b>13. Teach What You Are Learning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8790\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8790\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13-Teach-What-You-Are-Learning.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a girl teaching maths on a whiteboard\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13-Teach-What-You-Are-Learning.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13-Teach-What-You-Are-Learning-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13-Teach-What-You-Are-Learning-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13-Teach-What-You-Are-Learning-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Teach What You Are Learning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Teach-to-learn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the instances of active learning. According to the &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9-effect-why-teaching-someone-else-best-way-learn-simmons\"><b>Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Effect<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;, teaching others requires the retrieval of the learned information. This motivates the learners to delve into the learning process and encourages them to go a little further than what&#8217;s needed to teach the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/manuscript\/2021-17588-001.pdf\"> <b>another study<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows you don&#8217;t have to actually teach someone to enhance your learning; <\/span><b>even imagining that you are required to teach the topic to others does the trick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to take things to the next level, you should try to <\/span><b>rephrase and simplify the lessons <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so that even a six-year-old can understand your explanations. That&#8217;s how you can realise the true potential of this learning technique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/improve-your-learning-by-teaching-\/5728658.html\"><b>Improve Your Learning By Teaching<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; to listen to a VOA podcast on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Take_Handwritten_Notes\"><\/span><b>14. Take Handwritten Notes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8791\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8791\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8791\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/14-Take-Handwritten-Notes.jpg\" alt=\"Take Handwritten Notes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/14-Take-Handwritten-Notes.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/14-Take-Handwritten-Notes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/14-Take-Handwritten-Notes-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/14-Take-Handwritten-Notes-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take Handwritten Notes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The findings of a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10648-024-09914-w\"> <b>meta-analysis research paper<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by<\/span><b> Abraham E. Flanigan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indicate that &#8220;handwritten notes are more useful for studying and committing to memory than typed notes.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because writing requires active brain participation in the process; You&#8217;d have to listen, analyse, and write down the keynotes. That also explains why it takes longer to take handwritten notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, typing benefits from <\/span><b>muscle memory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and doesn&#8217;t involve the brain cells in the process as much. When typing, the info travels directly from your ears to your fingertips, which makes it significantly faster than taking notes by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Use_Mnemonic_Devices\"><\/span><b>15. Use Mnemonic Devices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8792\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8792\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-Use-Mnemonic-Devices.jpg\" alt=\"Use Mnemonic Devices\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-Use-Mnemonic-Devices.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-Use-Mnemonic-Devices-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-Use-Mnemonic-Devices-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-Use-Mnemonic-Devices-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use Mnemonic Devices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/using-mnemonics-for-improved-memory-7370351\"><b>Mnemonic devices<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you memorise new information. More specifically, these tools can help you memorise the <\/span><b>order of events, large chunks of info, and abstract concepts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mnemonic devices come in different types, including <\/span><b>musical, rhythmical, and acronymic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each useful for remembering certain kinds of information. The following is a kind of acronymic mnemonic device:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the sequence of colours in a rainbow: <\/span><b>ROYGBIV: R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ed, <\/span><b>O<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">range, <\/span><b>Y<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ell&#8221;w, <\/span><b>G<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reen, <\/span><b>B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lue, <\/span><b>I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ndigo, and <\/span><b>V<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iolet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A research paper by <\/span><b>Tara Radovic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2019.02522\"><b>The Impact of a Mnemonic Acronym on Learning<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows that using a mnemonic acronym helps you <\/span><b>remember the sequence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of procedures better even if you&#8217;re interrupted in the middle of the task and asked to resume immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Say_It_Out_Loud\"><\/span><b>16. Say It Out Loud!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8793\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8793\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/16-Say-It-Out-Loud.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a woman reading a book out loud\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/16-Say-It-Out-Loud.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/16-Say-It-Out-Loud-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/16-Say-It-Out-Loud-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/16-Say-It-Out-Loud-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Say It Out Loud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results of a research study from the University of Waterloo about the &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/12\/171201090940.htm\"><b>production effect<\/b><\/a><b>\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that <\/span><b>reading information aloud improves the learning process through faster memory retention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because you&#8217;re reading the text and hearing it simultaneously, therefore <\/span><b>receiving information from two channels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In other words, you&#8217;re transforming reading from a passive to an active experience, making it easier to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make the production effect even more intensive by giving proper <\/span><b>stress <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>intonation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the text as you read it aloud. Of course, it&#8217;s better to <\/span><b>read key information out loud to set it apart from other less important pieces of info<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Stop_Multitasking\"><\/span><b>17. Stop Multitasking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8794\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8794\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17-Stop-Multitasking.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a man doing several things simultaneously \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17-Stop-Multitasking.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17-Stop-Multitasking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17-Stop-Multitasking-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17-Stop-Multitasking-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stop Multitasking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds tempting to deal with two or three tasks simultaneously and save lots of time. However,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/multitasking-2795003\"> <b>research<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows that our brain &#8220;is not as good at processing multiple tasks at the same time as we expect it to be.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, based on an APA article, &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/research\/multitasking\"><b>Multitasking: Switching costs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;, multitasking hinders productivity and comprehension because <\/span><b>when the brain wants to switch between tasks, it experiences a cognitive load which makes it difficult to store new information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, you should concentrate on one task at a time if you want to learn things faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Develop_Growth_Mindset\"><\/span><b>18. Develop Growth Mindset<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8795\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8795\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18-Develop-Growth-Mindset.jpg\" alt=\"Develop Growth Mindset\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18-Develop-Growth-Mindset.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18-Develop-Growth-Mindset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18-Develop-Growth-Mindset-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18-Develop-Growth-Mindset-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Develop Growth Mindset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.stanford.edu\/stories\/2019\/08\/changing-students-mindsets-learning-improves-grades\"> <b>study by Carol Dweck at Stanford University<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> students who took a course to cultivate a positive attitude towards learning got better grades. Dweck&#8217;s earlier research shows that <\/span><b>students who believe they can improve their intellectual abilities have better academic performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to those who believe intelligence is a fixed construct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, simply by believing that you can learn something fast, you&#8217;re breaking through the barriers in your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Exercise_Frequently\"><\/span><b>19. Exercise Frequently<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8796\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8796\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/19-Exercise-Frequently.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a woman exercising at home \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/19-Exercise-Frequently.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/19-Exercise-Frequently-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/19-Exercise-Frequently-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/19-Exercise-Frequently-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exercise Frequently<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the health benefits, working out brings about <\/span><b>better academic performance, memory, and attention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Based on the findings of a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/Fulltext\/2016\/06000\/Effects_of_Motor_versus_Cardiovascular_Exercise.21.aspx\"> <b>research article<\/b><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-msse\/Fulltext\/2016\/06000\/Effects_of_Motor_versus_Cardiovascular_Exercise.21.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>Hillman. C<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, &#8220;Cardio and motor skill activities improve overall brain function.&#8221; Based on the findings, a simple 20-minute walk enhances oxygen flow into the brain and helps to obtain input more efficiently. So, if you&#8217;re after effective learning, you must dedicate some time to physical exercise. The good nNight&#8217;sthat you don&#8217;t have to go to a gym. Here are &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/fitness\/office-exercises\"><b>30 Office Exercises to Try Right Now + pictures<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Get_a_Good_Nights_Sleep\"><\/span><b>20. Get a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8797\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8797\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep.jpg\" alt=\"Get a Good Night\u2019s Sleep\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great deal of learning happens when we are asleep, according to a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/sleep-helps-learning-memory-201202154265\"> <b>Harvard University study<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>When we&#8217;re sleeping, the brain reactivates and reorganises the materials we recently learned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Surprisingly, even a 6-minute nap, or micro-nap, helped volunteers remember 30 words they had memorised earlier based on another study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, burning the midnight oil isn&#8217;t as productive as you might think, and if you keep doing this and forcing yourself to stay awake by relying on coffee or energy drinks, you might risk your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, sleeping is just as important as your conscious efforts to make learning happen, and you should<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/sleep\/how-much-sleep#:~:text=Experts%20recommend%20that%20adults%20sleep,or%20more%20hours%20a%20night.\"> <b>sleep at least 7 hours a day<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Stay_Hydrated\"><\/span><b>21. Stay Hydrated<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8798\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8798\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/21-Stay-Hydrated.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of water on your desk to remind you to stay hydrated \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/21-Stay-Hydrated.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/21-Stay-Hydrated-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/21-Stay-Hydrated-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/21-Stay-Hydrated-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stay Hydrated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no secret that water is a vital nutrient, but we often take water intake for granted. According to guidelines provided by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-guidelines-and-food-labels\/the-eatwell-guide\/\"> <b>The National Health Service<\/b><\/a><b> (NHS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if you&#8217;re over 18, optimally, you should consume <\/span><b>3 litres (or 6 to 8 full glasses)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of water per day&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on a research article by <\/span><b>Natalie A. Masento <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/S0007114513004455\"><b>Effects of hydration status on cognitive performance and mood<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;, cognitive abilities and mood states are positively influenced by water consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, keep a jug of water at hand and take bottled water with you as you go to the class or library. It&#8217;s just as important as carrying your cell phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_People_Have_a_Hard_Time_Learning\"><\/span><b>Why Do People Have a Hard Time Learning?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not surprising when I tell you that learning is associated with some negative perceptions, such as stress, fear of failure, frustration, and boredom. Some of the reasons why we are bad at learning include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_Many_Strings_Attached\"><\/span><b>Too Many Strings Attached<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tend to make<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning more difficult than it is. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;It&#8217;s too hard; I don&#8217;t have the resources; I don&#8217;t need it; I already know everything about it; I must go to a library for this; The lighting is poor; My eyes are sore.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, it&#8217;s more productive to learn in a proper environment with adequate resources, but it doesn\u2019t mean you can&#8217;t learn fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impatience\"><\/span><b>Impatience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s set aside the belief that some people are &#8220;<\/span><b>gifted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; or &#8220;<\/span><b>natural<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;. The validity of this belief doesn&#8217;t concern this article. As a rule of thumb, when you want to learn something, you must set a goal, make time, gather resources, plan, and stick to the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be a short-term learning goal, like learning to cook several recipes, or it can be long-term, like learning to speak another language. Either way,<\/span><b> it takes time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the more significant the goal is, the more time it takes. So, don&#8217;t expect to learn something big in a couple of weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distractions\"><\/span><b>Distractions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re surrounded by too many sources of distraction, whether it&#8217;s a notification on your cell phone, the doorbell, someone shouting your name in the living room, or a fly swirling around your head. Of course, it can be due to medical conditions such as<\/span><b> ADHD, OCD, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping Disorder and the like, in which case, you&#8217;ll have to seek advice from an expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your cellphone on the &#8220;do not disturb&#8221; mode and head to the library or anywhere you find appropriate to concentrate and learn faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Misconception\"><\/span><b>Age Misconception<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we get older, our brain doesn&#8217;t process information as fast as it used to when we were younger. But, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to make up for the slow procession. In fact, the findings of a research study show that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177%2F0956797613499592\"> <b>lifelong learning can keep the brain active<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and improve cognitive health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, with enough motivation and the right learning strategies, you can keep learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-243__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_-_How_To_Study_Fast\"><\/span>FAQs - How To Study Fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8799\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8799\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to memorise fast in 5 minutes?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It greatly depends on your mental abilities and the concept you want to memorise. One way to memorise something quickly is to use mnemonic devices.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8800\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8800\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to memorise 100 pages in a day?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cramming too much studying in a day doesn't yield good results. But if you are close to an exam day or a deadline, you can get help from AI to extract the main points from your 100 pages.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8801\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8801\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to study smart, not hard?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You're asking the right question. Studying is most effective when it's planned, focused, and followed by some kind of assessment and feedback. Additionally, you should consider adequate breaks and get enough sleep to remain productive.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We live in a world where it&#8217;s almost impossible to keep up with the inventions and developments in different fields. 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