Effective Study Habits

It is said that the human mind forgets eighty percent of the knowledge it acquires within three days. And over the next eighteen days it continues this loss till it settles with only three percent of the original acquired information. It is therefore very important that we apply repetition in order to gain as much knowledge on particular topics. As the saying goes practice becomes perfect!


How much time do you need to study? A recommended two hours per day is sufficient. Anything more is an over kill and chances are not much will be retained as the brain needs time to absorb the inflow of information. When studying try not to be distracted, lock yourself away in a quiet area where you can focus. With all the study material at hand and no disturbances you can achieve a lot. Don’t forget, everything done in moderation is always better. When studying get a timetable so you can have fixed study periods each day, this will evidently prevent last minute cramming sessions.

Maintain your health; all work and no play make Jack a dull boy! Schedule for family, exercise, rest and you time. Eating healthy will make a big difference in your concentration level. Try eating smart foods such as berries and fish. Your brain prefers sugar to fuel it. But sugar in the form of glucose, having a healthy drink such as acai or orange juice before settling down will give the brain cells an extra boost. Fish is great brain food rich in omega 3 and fatty acids. Blueberries is said to help prevent oxidative stress in the brain. While some people take six hours rest per day or less. It is, however, recommended that you have eight hours to enable the cells to be strengthened and repaired.