The most efficient learning methods are counterintuitive. They defy common sense. There is nothing like a math person or a science guru; attitude is everything. It determines your eagerness to learn, and learning is through practice, visualization, and retrieval. Learning is acquiring new knowledge through study, experience, or teachings. It is a never-ending practice. On […]
Do you find it difficult to concentrate and wonder why you are tired after a productive day at work? It could be intense emotions, multitasking, or interruptions and trying to refocus. Perhaps even poor task planning and prioritization or sleep deprivation. Your body can get exhausted from thinking and working to the point that all […]
Active recall and passive recall are learning strategies that can help retain information. The former refers to techniques that retrieve information from your brain, while the latter refers to the techniques that take in information from learning materials. Although both are good techniques for learning and memory, active recall is a more effective way of […]
Productivity is the measure of how much work an individual can complete in a given time. Whether you are a student trying to get ahead in your academic career, a businessperson trying to stay ahead of the competition, or a stay-at-home parent trying to balance work and family responsibilities, productivity is key to success. But […]
If English is not your first language, you can improve your reading speed by improving your English vocabulary, reading English text always, using meta guiding when reading, using a speed reading tool like AccelaReader, and taking a speed reading course. Reading speed determines how fast you access information. So, improving your reading speed will help […]
Over memorization is not good for learning. It is time-consuming and stressful, makes learning superficial, does not promote comprehension, makes you forget faster, and does not encourage practical application. While memorization continues to get a bad rap in many quarters, it has been shown that we cannot learn without it. Thus, what should be flogged […]
