What, how and why? The name kind of explains it already, and I’m pretty sure everyone knows what flashcards are, but just to be sure: flashcards are small cards used to test and improve memory through active recall. They’re usually two-sided, with a question or keyword on one side and the answer on the other. You can use them for vocabulary, definitions, concepts, or even processes. And the reason they work is simple: you’re forcing your brain to remember, not just reread. Th

The end of the year is almost here!! Guess what’s also here? Exams. And with these come enormous amounts of stress. Like, so much stress that you don’t sleep well at night, are constantly thinking about school and can’t even bear to think about relaxing. Each year I discover more and more helpful tricks on how to (at least for a moment) reduce stress. These aren’t life-changing hacks, but they make stressful periods a lot more manageable. Here they are (drumroll please): The

What is interleaving? Interleaving is a study technique where you mix different topics or problem types within one study session. It is said to improve memory and help you apply knowledge more flexibly. How does it work? For example, instead of studying maths, English and biology for 40 minutes each you could study them like this: Maths - 20min English - 20min Biology - 20min Maths - 20min English - 20min Biology - 20min It works the same within a subject. Let’s say you need

"If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself" - (often attributed to) Albert Einstein. What is the Feynman technique? This is a great quote to describe the Feynman technique. Its essence is to simplify complex concepts to ensure true understanding. It was named after an American theoretical physicist, Richard Feynman. He believed that the best way to deeply understand complex concepts was to teach it to someone else. But the key is that you t

I love both the pasta and the method. Unfortunately, I’m not the best cook, so I can’t give you tips on how to make perfect pomodoro pasta. But luckily, I am pretty good at using the Pomodoro technique. What is the Pomodoro method? If you haven’t heard of it before, the Pomodoro technique is a time management method that breaks study or work into 25-minute sessions, followed by short 5-minute breaks. And after four of these, there’s a longer break for about twenty minutes. It

What is blurting? It is an active recall study method where you read a chapter, close the book, and write down everything you remember. Yep, that’s it. Sounds easy right? Well, I wouldn’t be so sure. It looks simple, but it’s not. For example, you need the mental strength not to get distracted and actually write down everything. Also, sometimes it just gets overwhelming. My experience with it I decided to try this method while studying for a history and geography test. Befo

I don’t know if it’s just me, but every time school ends and I start writing a bucket list, nothing comes up. Okay, maybe I was too dramatic. Of course I write down things like going to the beach, riding a bike, swimming, eating ice cream - the usual stuff. And then I’m out of ideas. I go on Pinterest and find two or three more things to write down. But the problem is that these are the things I would do anyway. It doesn’t matter if I write them on my bucket list or not. An

The “secret” is called active recall. What is active recall and why does it work? Apparently, it’s the secret behind actually remembering things (not just pretending you do before a test). Scientifically speaking, it’s a “learning method that strengthens long-term memory by forcing the brain to retrieve information from your memory instead of passively reading notes” . That’s the boujee scientific way to explain it. But let’s be honest. You just sit there, staring into spa