Aren’t we all fed up of going through that drudgery task of cramming up our textbooks again and again? Ultimately, we know we’ll be forgetting all of that. Even our teachers and seniors keep giving us those monotonous tips of just learning and learning. In spite of being of any use, these tips only irritate our mood.
Our mind usually slumps down due to recurrent revision. For greater performance, you need an active mind and an effective study method. While nothing replaces the vintage hard-work which is the key to success, there are some effective hacks to ease your uphill battle during study-time.
We have unearthed some handy study hacks which can help you study like a genius. Let’s have a look at them.
To economize your time, especially during exams, it is best to record on-going lectures on your mobile. Your mind will clutch more information by listening to voice-notes during revision.
Munch your favourite flavour gum as chewing gum is known to boost your memory retention. Chewing gum keeps you focused and preserves your interest in the studies.
Before laying the groundwork on your study-desk, go for a walk and listen to some gentle soulful music to enliven your mind.
While making notes, always use different coloured pens to highlight keywords or prominent concepts for quick memory buzz. Jazz up the colourful flashcards with notes, quotes, quiz, etc.
Rather than reading over and over, utter each word you read. This makes your mind grasp that information and stores it for a prolonged time.
The best way to remember is to explain the same information you have learnt to someone else. May it be to your sibling, friend or anyone else.
There are always some topics which are out of your understanding. You can’t rely on the available study material only. Search for the available online videos or documentaries made on topics you find difficult to memorize.
Treat yourself with sweets and gummy bears to study more efficiently. You will develop a keen interest in revising the notes after that.
Develop a creative overview of various inter-related topics in your mind. This ability to make a connection helps you to remember.
Studying with your friends can help you gain new information and retain all the information you have discussed. Plus, you won’t get bored at all!!
So, apply all these effective hacks in your daily life to ease up the colossal studying process and to enliven the irksome course. These hacks will not only hoist your memory retention power but will economize your time as well.