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Staying focused in college is complicated. It involves your diet, your friends, your field of study, your environment, and your preexisting knowledge. Do you have a regular sleep routine? Do you drink too much coffee? Are your friends and family helping or distracting you? Are you using RescueTime? 1. Study in Silence Research shows that … Read more

Anki shortcuts are mentioned in the manual, but the manual does not contain any. In the manual, they simply state that you can find the key combinations within the program. In this article, I have collected and outlined 49 Anki keyboard shortcuts in Windows and Mac. Here they are: Windows Anki Keyboard Shortcuts Anki Keyboard … Read more

To be productive in college you need to surround yourself with an environment that fosters productivity and avoids distractions. Surround yourself with responsible classmates, create a routine that supports your physical and mental health, and most importantly care about what you study. 10. Love Your Field of Study Steve Jobs said in his commencement speech: … Read more

Music does not help you study. But the whole truth is complicated. To keep it short listen to music before studying and not during. But life isn’t black or white, and neither is music. In this article, we’ll cover nuances of the scientific research on listening to music and how it affects subsequent performance. 1. … Read more

There are a number of research-backed ways to use Anki effectively. The most important tip is to be thoughtful. Rather than copy-pasting your cards, you take time to phrase them in your own words. Furthermore, you could study with ear muffs because it helps with focus. Or you could check out my previous article How … Read more