Studying often gets a bad rap for being tedious, affecting our ability to effectively absorb and process new information. But what if you could make it an engaging and even fun activity? Good news: you absolutely can, and we’re here to help.
Ready to spice up your study sessions? Check out our top tips for making your learning more enjoyable while boosting productivity.
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Creative Techniques
Aesthetic Digital Notes
Wanna add a dash of creativity to your study sessions? Write digital notes using your tablet to create aesthetic notes that you can access any time, anywhere. Whether you’re a fan of Notion, Goodnotes, or Notability, note-taking doesn’t have to be boring. Make use of colorful covers, unique stickers, customizable pen strokes, and unlimited palette options — the possibilities are endless!
Fun Mnemonics
Since mnemonics are fully customizable based on your own liking, it’s both a fun and effective technique when it comes to studying. You can even collaborate with your friends or classmates to come up with funny and memorable mnemonics, making memorizing tons of information less challenging. The weirder it is, the more effective and memorable it’ll be!
Visual Aids
Are those long passages in your textbook starting to get boring? Make studying more engaging by creating mind maps, flowcharts, and diagrams to understand complex topics. By making information easier to digest, learning becomes more effective and less tiring.
To do this, make use of digital whiteboard tools like Freeform to create stunning visual aids. Check out our guide on how to use Freeform for your study and productivity needs!
Gamification
Reward System
Every win (big or small) should be celebrated. Give yourself a reward for every study goal achieved by inserting small snacks on the pages of your book or notes. Don’t have a sweet tooth? Use other rewards like a treat from your fave café, a 20 minute nap, or watching the latest episode of your favorite anime in your next Animedoro break.
Time-Based Challenges
Sometimes, studying under a bit of pressure can be the secret to keeping you engaged while studying. Why not challenge yourself to finish that last chapter of your textbook before your timer runs out? You can even try recording how long it takes for you to study using a stopwatch and beating your own record during your next study session!
Timers and stopwatches are especially helpful to students with ADHD who are struggling to focus. Check out our roundup of the best ADHD timers to help you study better!
Friendly Competition
Looking for something more competitive? Try hosting mini-competitions with your classmates to test and improve your knowledge for your next exam. For example, you can make use of digital flashcards and try to see who can answer the most cards within a time limit.
Wanna create digital flashcards but have no idea where to start? Here’s a tutorial on how to create Notion flashcards for your next study game session.
Interactive Learning
Group Study Sessions
While studying alone is good for focus, it can get boring. Why not try studying with your friends? Being with your classmates allows you to discuss topics and ask questions about lessons you don’t fully understand. It’s also a good idea to stay accountable, especially when all of you’re taking the same class.
Want to study with others but don’t feel like going out? Here are some of the aesthetic study websites and study room websites you can use to meet like-minded students.
Feynman Technique
The Feynman technique is a known method of learning that involves teaching a concept to someone else to further improve your understanding of it. Feeling shy and anxious about talking to others? Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be a friend or classmate. Try teaching the topic to a family member, your pet, or even your plushie toy.
Use Virtual Tools
The internet is home to many educational apps, interactive websites, or online simulations that can make learning more fun and engaging. From virtual autopsies to virtual chemistry labs, studying for your next exam can be as exciting as it gets!
Environment and Mindset
Personalize Your Study Space
Studying in a dark and messy room might be to blame for those uninspiring and not-so-productive study sessions. Breathe some life into your space by optimizing your desk setup, lighting, room decor, and more! Make sure everything is organized to promote focus and more effective study sessions. For more ideas, check out some of our favorite study aesthetic inspo to jazz up your study space.
Positive Affirmations
Worried that you might not do great in your exam? Put some inspiring messages around your study area to boost your mood before and during your study session. Whether it’s a handwritten sticky note, a Notion widget, or a phone wallpaper, study quotes can give that extra push to make it through those tough Pomodoro sessions.
Music and Ambiance
If you’re not a fan of reading books in total silence, then make use of background music and personalized soundscapes to create a better learning environment. Finding the perfect beat to study with might just be the solution you’re looking for to fix those lackluster study sessions. That’s why we’ve curated the best aesthetic background music for you to listen to.
Say goodbye to the same old and boring study routine by adding these strategies to make studying more fun. Adding some life into your study routine would help you get those A’s in no time while still having a blast while learning.
Do you have any tips and tricks to make studying fun? Which strategy is your favorite to use while studying? Let us know in the comments below!
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