u/BarkleyBark

Try explaining your lesson awfully. Just painfully and embarrassingly simply.

For example, instead of repeating a textbook definition word-for-word, translate the concept using your own language. Use weird analogies. Make it sound stupid. I know it sounds ironic. But if you're studying maths, imagine it's a piece of bread or whatnot. Only then will you get what you’re trying to make sense of.

The reason this works is that explaining forces you to retrieve and organize the information instead of simply recognizing it on the page. If you can only explain something using the exact sentence from your notes, you might recognize the words without actually understanding the idea.

If you can make a complicated concept sound embarrassingly simple and still get it right, you probably unlocked another effective way of learning.

Stop overthinking your study strategy, not every strategy you are aiming can actually work and will helped you to retain the material. Instead of stressing over finding what study techniques would work on you, try to focus on less obvious study tips that are often overlooked.

• For time and productivity. Try to start first with hardest task, doing the most difficult subject/topic could help to reduces procrastination and gives momentum to finish what you're studying. Micro-reviews are often much better than long hours of studying, this actually helps to avoid burnout.

• Testing effect. Take practice test than just reading your notes, this actually builds your memory than passive review. I use spaced repetition system, reviewing the material at increase intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 1 month).

• Memory tips. Always hydrate yourself before you study, it supports your brain to retain long term memory and eat foods that are rich in omega-3 and antioxidants.

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