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Problems of distraction when you're learning
Distraction is not always bad. The problem is when distraction becomes compulsive. Create rules that will prevent toxic distraction.
- Set time limits and caps on all digital distractions.
- Work on one project at a time, see it through until the end.
- Never quit on the uphill. Don't stop when you've just got a question wrong.
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With full-time commitments like University or Job tasks could be hard, but one can always find some spare time. This time could be invested on self-care and family time among others.
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Studying time is more efficient if it is spread out over many sessions throughout the semester, with a little extra right before the exam.
Cover each piece of info five times from when you first learn it until your exam. It will enable you to retain the information with minimal effort.
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