How to Use Your Whole Brain While Studying

Do you ever just gawk at a book when you're trying to study, just to realize you've retained minimal information after an hour? It's time you started using your entire brain!

Steps

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   Realize that by the time someone reaches adulthood they mostly only use the left side of their brain while studying, that's the mathematical side -where you think in black and white. Kids use the whole thing, probably why they do better in their minor tests! Use both sides, it's the only true reliable way. Think in colour, use your imagination, think 'clear' and 'baby-like'; all it is, is simple info - but more of it.
   
   
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   Clear your desk - if you think you can do just as well with a messy desk as you can with a neat orderly one. Have a folder for each subject and make your bed - all three oddly make you remember more.
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   Relax.
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   Start studying as soon as you can after school. The minute you come in the door, slam your bag on the ground, run upstairs, take a shower (if you need it), and start studying straight after.
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   Listen in class. Believe it or not, those who do well in any subject listen in class, even if they don't appear to be.
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   Pick out the important words in bold and look them up on the net or get it from the textbook and write your own definition for them - this helps greatly.
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   Paraphrase. By paraphrasing you can make the information easier to handle, making it better to remember what you've learned.
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   For your homework, use the resources available to you - the main ones being the textbook and class notes. More or less rewrite it in your own words. Sounds kind of "duh!" but you'd be surprised by the amount of people who do badly because they don't read the book.
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   Get notes and read them. This will make you seem and feel more clever when you're reading the textbook.
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    Keep a note and pen near you,try to write out the points you are studying.It will prevent mind deviation and make your brain more engage in studies.Its a proven trick.
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    Associate your theory with a practice example. If you are studying history try to make a tale related to it. It will help you to know it very well.
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    Take an interest in the subject, but don't be too focused on being interested. Let yourself say "Oh my gosh, really?" every once in a while, even if you feel like an idiot. Then make a note of what you did not know and say "Wow, that's amazing."
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    Have the ability to relax with your textbooks. The tests aren't the end of the world so take a deep breath and relax.
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    Do not spend more than 1 hour studying without having a break because the mind gets tired and does not give attention to the subject.
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    Don't study with either an empty stomach nor with a fully loaded stomach.Take a light food before studying.
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    Take notes on what you're studying. This will help you remember what you learned about what you're studying. You can also look at the notes every once in a while to remember what you studied. You can't forget after remembering for one day.