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6 Techniques of “Tricks” for Studying more Effectively and Efficiently

6 Techniques of “Tricks” for Studying more Effectively and Efficiently

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Effectively and Efficiently

A smart and efficient way to study is making the time you devote to your education as efficient as possible. For students, this is the most crucial issue. Therefore, many motivational speakers have devoted their attention to the subject and discussed it. If I could say one word for everything they use to inspire students to study, it would be 'ineffective’. Effective study comprehending concepts and also bringing consistency is not a result of these words or external motivation.

You must find strategies that have proven to work and look at your studying practices through a realistic and sensible method. This article discusses strategies that can assist you to learn more effectively and increase your productivity. If you are the kind of person that is easily distracted and in a session of study ends up in an online casino, this is for you.

Practice Feynman Technique

The "trick" is derived by references to Nobel prize holder physicist Richard Feynman. It's an effective method to memorize important concepts, increasing your understanding and being able to connect the concepts to your daily routine. It ensures that you've covered all aspects of your subject in the most efficient way. What exactly is this method?

This includes explaining the subject to someone by focusing on their level of comprehension. It is possible to instruct your classmate or younger siblings, juniors, or anyone else who is available. The next step is to pinpoint the aspects you're missing as well as the ones you're having difficulty explaining. Then, you return to your notes or book to study the areas. Then, you repeat the process until you've mastered the technique. Make use of simple language so you are able to relate the pattern to your daily life.

Make exact use of time

If you hear someone say they studied in the library all day, that does not necessarily mean that they did so to do research. This is a hazy utilization of time. In order to not waste your precious time make it a scientific calculation. How?

If you're talking to your friends and having your book in front of you for 2 hours, it is not possible to claim you have studied in two hours. One hour should be the most effective time during which you are able to remain focused. If you concentrate on your studies for 30 minutes. If you were to study for three periods of 30 minutes with breaks in-between, regardless of how long you spent reading your textbooks in total, it would be approximately one and a half hours of studying. If you are aware of that, you are taking care of your surroundings and creating the most productive environment you can.

Reduce your rate of work into its components

If you take a scientific look at the amount of time you spend working, it contributes to your distance, which experts have interpreted as the results of your speed and time. The theory comes from an online platform called 'Brilliant' which allows you to study in a way that is enjoyable and effective.

Time has already been broken down into its various components. Our goal is to expand the distance (how far you've come to be able to study efficiently) and to do that we must consider the speed. This refers to the efficiency and speed you're working at in the normal sense. It is dependent on the direction of your work and the duration of your task. The direction is among the most vital elements. Where you place your efforts matters more than the amount.

Therefore, the primary goal is to choose your route and tackle the path. The length is what you need to take.

In conclusion, when you execute the correct action to the right place inefficient and quantifiable periods of time, your efficiency (distance i.e. efficient studying) increases.

Specific use of energy

As you are able to set your day-to-day, you have a set internal energy reserve for that period. Therefore, you must plan it and utilize it with precision. If you spend the majority of your time and energy working on irrelevant activities, you're only left with a few minutes to study. An analysis shows that people who expend a lot of energy deciding on the outfit they will wear have less energy and decision power for the remainder that they have to complete. So, make sure you put aside your energy for more useful tasks i.e. doing your homework for a better understanding.

Prioritizing discipline over motivation

Motivation can be short-term and external. But discipline is something that is acquired gradually, results from the development of good habits, and can last for a long time. This is why the ability to be consistent in your studies is only achieved through controlling yourself. Finding the right healthy balance in your studies and sticking to them will make for effective and efficient studying.

Practice a state of flow

Flow is a state of mind where you concentrate on your job in complete focus and with all of your abilities. All your energy is devoted to the one thing you're focusing on and enjoy it. This could be a certain time frame. Achieving a state of flow can make your learning routine extremely productive. You will enjoy getting to the state of flow once you've discovered the technique.

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