Top 5 Studying Tips

1. Study in Short, Focused Sessions

Instead of studying for 4 hours straight and forgetting everything, try this:

• Study for 25–30 minutes
• Take a 5-minute break
• Repeat 3–4 times, then take a longer break

This method (called the Pomodoro Technique) keeps your brain fresh and stops burnout.

 

 

2. Remove Distractions

 

Your phone is the biggest enemy of focus.

• Put your phone in another room or on silent
• Use website blockers for social media
• Keep your desk clean and simple

The less you see, the less your brain wants to wander.

 

 

3. Active Learning Beats Passive Reading

Reading your notes again and again doesn’t work well. Try:

• Teaching the topic to someone else
• Writing questions and answering them
• Making flashcards
• Doing practice problems

If your brain is working, you’re learning.

4. Use Smart Notes

Don’t write everything—write what matters.

• Use bullet points
• Highlight key ideas
• Write in your own words
• Add examples or drawings

Your notes should help you understand, not confuse you.

5. Take Care of Your Body

 

Your brain needs your body to be okay.

• Sleep 7–9 hours
• Drink water
• Eat real food, not just snacks
• Move around sometimes

A tired body = a slow brain.

Studying isn’t about being “smart.” It’s about using smart methods. Try these tips for a week and see the difference. Less stress, better grades, more free time—that’s the goal.