How to study effectively: tips for starting the school year off on the right foot

HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY –

The school year has just begun. What better start than laying the foundations for a fast and effective learningA method that doesn't tire us out and that makes the mind lively and free (also, why not!) to dedicate oneself to other legitimate passions, besides studying. It exists! It's been discussed these days also on Focus, which summarized the contents of a video by AsapSCIENCEWe wanted to take inspiration from this list of advice and we offer them to you for a textbook start to the school year! Apply these simple tips to any level of study, for your children or even as adults, and let us know your results: we look forward to your feedback in the comments below or on our social media profiles.

• Everything at once? That's not fair! Study little by little and say no to page-by-page binge reading. Opt for sessions of about half an hour a day for each subject or topic, spread out over several weeks. This advice is also useful for sports or learning a foreign language.
• At night we sleep! Studying at night can damage your memory and processing skills for the next four days. Set a daytime schedule and stick to it. A learning routine helps you concentrate.
• Better the schemes Highlighter. Diagrams and key concepts are written on blank sheets of paper, preferable to underlining them in your textbook. Also try writing your diagrams in extracurricular contexts.
• Always present goals. Limited skills and a time limit to achieve the desired goal. Achieving it boosts your self-esteem: you'll move forward toward your next goal with a smile on your face!
• Studying… as a teacher! Why? Simple: learning as if you were going to teach someone else what you've learned will help you organize information more clearly and coherently.
• Constant exercise. Practice? It's never enough! Small tests to (self)assess your learning level will help you focus on your weak points and concentrate on filling those gaps for oral exams and tests.
• A place for me! A tidy desk with everything you need and a corner of your room dedicated to study will help you identify the time of day dedicated to learning, clearly separated from the hours dedicated to leisure and fun.
• The music after. While some studies have shown that classical music can aid concentration, others—more recent—show that the music's rhythm can be distracting. So, let's concentrate as much as possible when studying, and at other times, let's dedicate ourselves to listening to our favorite songs.
• Cell phone, I don't know you. Difficult, huh? Almost impossible, you might say. Try, a little each day, to disconnect from constant internet. No social media or chatting while studying: you'll notice the benefits, first and foremost the time you'll gain to truly dedicate yourself to your passions.

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