You can either use index cards, online cards or cut out paper, whatever is more convenient.
Organise resources and notes before beginning to write anything on your flash cards. Only use key concise information.
Keep the content on your flash cards short. Don’t use flash cards for more detailed information. You want to make sure it is easily memorable.
When writing your flash cards, use different coloured pencils to write or highlight some words to make it more memorable.
Put one term/question on each card to better retain more information.
Add pictures/diagrams. I know not all of us are artists, but they are quite useful to memorise the information, as our brains associate visuals with information.
Keep your flash cards limited. If need be, you can create two sets of decks to use in different periods, but try keeping one deck under 20-25 cards.
USING
Repetition is important when using flash cards. Try to find little intervals in your day to use them. Early morning or just before you go to bed are some of the best times to revise them!
Recite your flashcards out loud instead of in your head, you process the information with more clarity.
Keep distractions minimally. You don’t need to have complete silence, but avoid music, doing it in your bed or eating while revising.
Engage yourself with the flashcards, you can reward yourself after getting a short chunk memorised, or walk around while using them.
A person can study anywhere between 15 seconds and 18 hours. However, even though it's possible to study for such long periods of time, it doesn't mean you should.
Studying for such long intervals can be harmful to your body, brain, and eyesight. So, if you still want to study long and hard for more than two or three hours, this is my advice.
1.) Get a good night's sleep.
If you don't get enough sleep in the time before studying, you won't retain much information and it will be harder for you to focus and answer rationally.
2.) Have chewing gum and/or something that smells good.
Chewing gum while you study is a great idea. It improves focus and can even help with study anxiety. It eases your nerves and just all-around makes things easy. As for a good smell: pleasant scents are scientifically proven to be good for your memory. So, if you want to get a great grade, have some essential oils, a candle, or something else that smells good nearby!
3.) Eat.
If you're going to study for long periods of time, make sure to eat when you're hungry. Hunger significantly damages focus and precision in mental prowess. So, make sure you're fed!
3.) Stay hydrated!
Stay hydrated for the very same reasons. Being dehydrated is bad for every part of you, so keep some water nearby!
4.) Have on study music!
Have on a more low-key genre of music for study time if it helps you focus. This isn't for everybody, but it does help me, so maybe you guys will like it too. You have hundreds of study playlist options to choose from on Spotify if you're interested.
5.) Take breaks!
To maintain a healthy mindset, good focus, and all-around the best conditions for studying, take a 5 to 15 minute break every hour to an hour and a half to move around and stretch your muscles, essentially waking up your body and brain so you can keep studying with steady proficiency.
tests/brouillons sur margot robbie ♡ (400x640) (lyrics: hot to go!, chappell roan)
après être tombée totalement amoureuse de la vibe groovy des posters de rock des années 1960, c'était l'occasion de m'entraîner encore un peu aux typo en "digital" (alors que je suis habituée au format papier), c'est un peu brouillon et wobbly mais ça fait le travail? (note pour soi-même de faire des lettrines plus proches les unes les autres, et aussi mieux bosser l'espacement) – par contre je ne ferais pas ça tous les jours, ça m'a pris 4 heures 💀