Memory

Energy

Phsychological Energy and Focus

Other than making sure your mind is in top shape, there are three areas to focus on to make sure that you’re actually devoting that energy to learning

Focus

Focus

• Brain is 75% water
• Plain water makes you more alert
• Mindset Shift
• Do not multi-task
• Create a work space
• Eliminate distraction

Ask yourself this simple question: Would you rather spend two hours sort-of-studying-while-sort-of-goofing-off, or just 20 minutes studying intensely (and remembering much better) and then 100 minutes goofing off wholeheartedly?

Yeah, I thought so...

Momentum

Once you get the brain hooked on something with the right focus, you mental energy toward that activity will rise.

However, this momentum will always have both an upward and a downward curve. After a while the momentum will begin to run out, after which point it is a good idea to change activities.

Timing is critical

Variety

Studying can be boring, so...

• Take frequent breaks
• Balance variety with momentum
• Mix tasks (both on and off*)

Next time...
Mnemonics
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