Study Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Weird But Effective Techniques
Ever stared at a textbook for hours and noticed your brain stored almost nothing? Trust me, you aren't the only one who has. Classic study tricks fall short when you actually sit for the exam. But what if you could outsmart your own mind and learn faster while hanging onto that info longer? Try these five strange-but-smart tips backed by real science, and watch yourself storm the next test. First up is the Reverse Pomodoro. Most folks know the 25-minutes-on, 5-minutes-off jam, so lets flip it. Instead of scrolling Twitter during the break, snap off ten quick push-ups, belt out a slice of your go-to song, or even toss a ball in the air a few times. Jolt your body, get the blood pumping to your brain, and research says you could lock in another twenty percent of what you just read. Next comes something that sounds silly: Study Naked. Before you cringe, I'm not talking about dropping all your clothes. The trick is shaking up your setting so hard it catches your attention. Read m...