How To Study Anything At 10x Speed
This is not a bs guide, these are some tips that have actually worked for me and they can work for you too. The thing is, it's fairly really easy. I have sometimes managed to prepare for a test before 15 mins by just reading through it. It's fascinating if you break it down.
Mindset Change
A mind set change is everything. If you think it is easy. The topic will be more bearable. If you think it's tough, it's going to be more tough. So, first thing is first. Be open. You are not dumb, you can easily understand everything if you just remove the concept of "It is too hard or boring"
I once heard that the subject isn't boring, you are bored. So, change your thought process. Start with, "I can handle this"
Break It Down
Not your chapter. I mean the topic itself. Line by line if you have to. I did this exact thing for accounts whenever i had to do ratios. It was a pain. An unwanted pain. I couldn't understand anything. But i sat down one day and read every single line of the textbook for that topic. I made what i call "Line Visuals". This is simple.
You read a paragraph => You don't understand anything.
Read every line => Draw it
Understand the key terms used there
And then draw a single visual representation for that entire topic.
I'll guarantee you, you will understand it. Review it once a day for a week and then once a week.
Story Method
People remember stories more than normal facts or random pieces of data. Stories allow you to link different facts together and make it easier for you to process.
The easiest way to do this is using "FTF" (First, Then, Finally).
First, the main character (you or anyone else you imagine) will start on a journey. That's scene one. You will need to associate some points to this scene. This will mostly include the overall concept. Basic understanding.
Then, the main character will face a problem. This will include all the major questions revolving around the topic.
Finally, the main character will find the answers. Let's break it down more.
What i love about this is that it can be used for sudden test/ pop quizzes because all you need to do is just remember the story.
If you want to read more about it, check out: How To Study Using The "Story Method"
Use Mnemonics
Learn with this. It helps you to remember easily. Make catchy phrases to remember points/facts. These are like the building blocks of studying anything. Stick small notes to your books writing the phrases beside the topic so the next time you want to revise it, it's easy.
Connect Similar Topic
Connect all your related subjects. Everything in school is somehow connected. I usually used to connect economics and business studies concepts. Sometimes even computers so... Connect them.
Active Recall
Active recall is like the number one tip i'd recommend. It's easy and most of you probably do it already. You just have to keep revising and testing yourself at the materials periodically. It's easy and effective.
Teach What You Learn
You learn the most when you teach. I had taken my friends for this. Study and teach it to them. This helps because you have to have a clear understanding of the material first rather to teach them and you may end up with some important feedback. Your friends might ask a specific question you didn't know the answer to and now all of you are trying to perfect yourself with the material.
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Additional Tips:
Tips for understanding complex topics
How To Self Study
Tips To Study Concept-Oriented Subjects
How To Study For Longer Hours
How To Study Multiple Subjects
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I hope it helps! :)
By the way, all of these tips are from my previous posts. But honestly this is what i do to actually study faster. It actually works for me and i hope it works for you too :)
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Today was tiring, gosh, I feel helpless honestly...
Completed 80% of the chapter in Business studies
Topics covered:
Financial Markets
Completed some topics in Economics
Topics covered:
Types of Inflation
Money supply
Monetary standards
Wrote some Eco + business studies notes
Revised Accounts formulae
T-T
Today was exhausting but atleast we get a 4 day break till Tuesday because of Eid-ul-adha and gosh am i dreading the coming Wednesday, we have so much due then.
I didn't do much today, just completed my business studies assignment. Now, I'm gonna make a list of my assignments and tests due on Wednesday...
Assignments:
Economics (another one, yes T-T)
Computer (the hardest one)
Arabic (kinda easy)
English seminar
Tests:
Economics 2 lessons
English 1 lesson
Homework:
Accounts
Islamic studies (memorizing 1 Ayn of Dhukhan)
Right and I have to do my own studying... looks like it's gonna be toooo productive and my plans of reading a novel just went out the window T-T
So, my summer break starts now and let's say that I'm gonna do this challenge. Basically, I'll try to finish the books given below :))
It's basically my reading list now xD
A Court Of Frost And Starlight - Sarah J Maas
Stalking Jack The Ripper series - Kerri Maniscalco (I have to start from the 3rd book)
Escaping from Houdini (3) (✓)
Becoming the dark prince (3.5) (✓)
Capturing the devil (4)
Let's see if i can complete it :D
Hey any last minute revision tips for tests/exams? I always struggle with it
Hey there Anon!
First of all, during revision, I try my level best to recall everything without actually going through the topic but it's kinda difficult so glance through the topic before you close the book and recall every single point.
Revise the chapters that you know well and are confident in first because it's better to thoroughly know some specific topics than being doubtful in every single topic.
Do not, under any circumstances, start to learn a new topic during revision (unless the topic is like really really important). It will only cause you panic.
If you find yourself distracted, move around alittle.
More distractions? Act like you're a tutor or teacher.
Don't study the whole topic line by line, recall important key words and examples.
Don't set a time limit for each topic. Set time limits for the whole syllabus. (Like, if you have 12 lessons. Think you'll complete 6 of them by the afternoon, allow 2 hours grace time and viola, you now know half the syllabus completely)
Take breaks. Both the 20 mins and 20 second breaks (-> 20 sec post)
Eat some snacks in between. I personally don't prefer meals because I get really lazy and sleepy after that.
Do not call your friends to ask how much they've revised because you'll definitely panick.
Go through your material. If you don't remember a topic which you actually have studied, write short notes just beside it.
Use past question papers and practice problems.
Quiz yourself. Say your answers out loud.
If you have no idea where to start, just go from the shortest chapters because then you'll feel like you have completed some syllabus.
Lastly, whatever you do, sleep early. Atleast before 11 pm because you need to be fresh for the exam.
Basically. Recall. Summarise. Quiz. Repeat.
Hope this helped! <3
Hey, hi. I wanted to reach out to tell you that I have never been able to study, but your tips seem amazingly helpful. I'm in my 30s and considering maybe trying school again (will be my 5th try) to get a teaching certificate. I don't know yet if I'll do it or not, it's very daunting, but finding your blog makes things seem a little more manageable.
All that said, I also wanted to check if you were okay with someone as old as me following you. I'm not planning to interact, I just want to reblog your tips to my "learn things" sideblog @learningtoletgo
Hello :)
First of all, I am so glad that my posts have been helpful. I really appreciate this, like seriously. And second, i hope that you get the certificate. Keep trying. It's honestly so brave that you keep trying again. I hope it works out for you <33
Lastly, of course I'm okay with you following me! You're free to reblog and interact too! Feel free to :)
I kinda skipped a few days cause honestly it's been tiring. The past two weeks were nothing but exams but now full on classes start again. Almost a month and a half of senior year is done... Gosh, Time's flying... Right... So, I'm gonna change my tactics here alittle because when i write my goals down, i don't seem to achieve them to that level so I'm gonna be more specific about things that i already did.
Today I:
Completed one lesson in economics:
Topics I covered :-
Multiplier
Accelerator
Aggregate Demand and Supply
Effective Demand
Completed 20% of a lesson in business
Topics I covered :-
Capital market
Features of capital market
• Revised lesson 4 in computers
Topics I covered :-
Php basics, variables, data types, comments, operators
• Completed Economics assignment
Dates to remember:
August 5 (English assignment submission)
August 10 (Computer project)
I guess that's it... xD
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Hate to say this but i don't really think some people can just live their life without poking into other's business and causing unnecessary turmoil so, here's a guide to avoid all types of unnecessary drama in your life.
A full communication circle.
Communication is the main cause for most fights so, here's the thing. When there is something that needs to be done, inform all necessary people about it in advance. Here's a mistake most do, they just tell one person and ask them to put forward the message to the others but tell them directly. Literally, it is the safest option for you, like no one can blame you that you didn't tell them. No one can hold it against you. So tell them directly. And from time to time get repeated reminders so they remember.
Don't involve yourself in unnecessary talks
This is serious. If you are sitting and your friends are complaining about someone, you just listen to them. Don't add on to the things and hype up them. If you know that person isn't like that, defend them subtly. Involving in gossip is the worst. When someone says something about another person or even you then just reply with "I don't really care, they are/ I am free to do whatever they/I want." Or "I don't have the energy for this." Or "It's really none of my business/concern".
If you demand respect, you need to give respect.
Be nice to everyone, I am serious about this. Even if you're not friendly with the person or you don't like them, just be nice. It won't hurt you or them. Even if they do something to hurt you, just let it go with a "Meh it's fine but i would appreciate it if you won't do it again". This may even work people up a bit, handle yourself with care. Make it seem that their presence doesn't actually threaten you.
Calm composure.
Keep yourself calm and composed whenever you're faced with a difficult situation, do not react immediately, take a breath. I usually just frown but more than that, I won't react to anything. It takes some practice but eventually, this is useful. The reason for you to maintain a calm composure is because if the person who hurt you is looking for a dramatic reaction, don't give them the satisfaction.
Better articulation
Especially if it's important instructions! When someone accuses you of something, don't immediately raise your voice, think for a moment, let them wait and then reply with what had actually happened in your point of view.
Apologize. Even if it isn't your fault.
Sometimes, people are just shitty and they won't understand even if you explain it a hundred or a million times. In those case, just say the magic two letter word -> "I'm sorry" or "I apologise". Your worth doesn't come down just because you apologised, on the other hand, you just became a better person than the other one.
It's simply not your damn business.
When someone directly tells you about their life etc etc. You lend a compassionate ear to them. If it's a story going around the whole place, it's simply not your business. And you can say this directly to the person passing the gossip, if they argue then that means you now actualy are aware of another gossip machine.
Don't EVER share your opinions on important matters with a person higher than you! Especially not in front of other people!
I'm damn serious, you don't know who will have it against you so, be careful around who you're saying things to. Other important matters include opinions about the specific person, politics, nationality, culture etc etc. Be sensitive.
Break the chain
When you hear something bad is going around and it reaches you, keep it to your damn self. Don't go adding the fuel to the fire like the rest!
Do not assume!
Don't assume about a situation or a person. Clarify. Always clarify. You may not know what the other person was going through, you don't know everything. Just don't think something, clarify it. No body is going to get mad at you for clarifying.
Make excuses.
When you hear someone talking bad about someone else. Defend them. Make excuses. I don't mean lie to them, I mean saying things like, "It's alright. You don't know what they were going through." Or "Maybe something happened that you don't know about." Personally, I always use the second one because I feel like, sometimes, people aren't bad guys. Situations make them act like that. Povs differ. So be mindful.
Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument.
If there is an argument. Do the classic Harvey Specter thing. You improve arguments with a neutral tone. Don't sound mocking or cocky, sound like you're just explaining to them. This won't escalate the scenario. (The quote was actually given by Desmond Tutu)
Hope this helps! :)
Hey! Where r u from?! And in what grade?
Well hello! :D
I'll answer one of your questions, I'm in the ending of junior year and going to the senior year. (literally only 2 more exams and I'm done with this year)
As for the second question, I'm kinda uncomfortable sharing where I'm from so as for now, I'd like to keep that private, I hope it's okay for you <3
Take care! :))
Today was alright, I guess. My project finally got accepted by our computer teacher, like after suffering for a week or two we finally completed.
Nothing much to update here so....
Did some accounts sums
Completed 40% of English assignment
Completed 20% of Arabic assignment
I've been meaning to wake up at 5:30 from tomorrow to start studying. Let's see... O-O
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