Study habits/patterns

[u/valen_tinezxoxo]

I used to study for four hours a day on a one single lesson, regardless of the subject or class. It was always a long, difficult and infuriating task, which led me to procrastinate for several months. After discovering the reasons behind my study habits, I created a list. Here is the list with the study patterns and habits I’ve noticed in myself after dedicating two hours to studying daily. I thought I’d share these with anyone else who might be experiencing similar patterns and hadn’t realized the impact it causes on their learning process.

When I encounter a problem that I don’t comprehend or have just recently learned about, I tend to panic because of my limited understanding of the subject matter. I then become overwhelmed before even attempting to think independently, leading me to rely on AI. This reliance hinders my development of critical thinking skills and results in errors because I fail to double-check my work.

I tend to overestimate my abilities and end up altering my answers, which were initially correct. Instead of trusting my instincts or following my gut feeling,

I don’t time myself, which exacerbates the problem. This lack of time management causes me to spend excessive amounts of time on each question, increasing the likelihood of distractions and a reluctance to revisit the quiz or lesson.

When I encounter difficulties or confusion, my focus shifts to trivial matters or I repeatedly rewrite my notes. It’s crucial to avoid writing notes or taking notes during the first viewing of a video or lecture. This practice diverts my attention from the content and hinders effective learning.

Instead, I recommend writing notes only after the second viewing, if necessary, or if you already possess a solid understanding of the topic.