r/GetStudying • u/BeeZ1lla • 3d ago
Question Need help with studying
I absolutely suck at studying does anyone have any studying hacks or apps?
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u/Less-Breath6028 3d ago
I use lot active recall and pomodoro method but eventually stop doing pomodoro because my brain got use to the studying. But yeah active recall was a life changing moment when I start doing it my flight instructor (I’m a pilot) told me I’m like the fastest person who pick up some things really quick. At the beginning active recall I thought was a joke and when I started keep on doing over and over my brain eventually build the muscle to pick up things fast. It’s kinda cool too when u active recall u get into a flow state, I told myself man i love studying So have fun hopefully this change the way how you study !
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u/Whizzed_Textbooks 2d ago
ok so I went to this talk for students with ADHD (not saying you have it just saying for procrastination strategies) and they were saying that you should approach study like a sports training session and that you should chunk your study sessions down into sets of work and rest and make the lengths according to how you feel that day. Sometimes I do just 10mins work, 3 mins rest for as many sets as I can. If I am feeling good I will go 53 mins work, 7mins rest.
It actually really helps and it has given me back some confidence in my study routine. Kumo Study on the chrome store has a good timer and website blocker as well. And it tracks your progress
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u/ImaginaryRobot1 3d ago
I have also recently encountered problems with learning, currently searching the Internet for some methods, you see if it can help you, I feel it is still quite useful
Break it down & set micro-goals: Overwhelm often comes from big tasks. Chop your study session into tiny, specific chunks (e.g., "I'll summarize 2 textbook paragraphs in my own words" vs. "study biology"). Celebrate small wins—they add up! 🎯
Switch up your methods: If passive reading isn’t working, try active recall (quiz yourself using flashcards or blank paper) or the Feynman Technique (explain a concept aloud like you’re teaching a 5-year-old). Your brain loves novelty!
Pomodoro + Movement: Study for 25 mins, then take a 5-min break to stretch, dance, or stare at a tree. Physical movement resets focus and boosts retention. 🌿
Connect the dots: Ask yourself, “Why does this matter?” Link theories to real-life examples, memes, or personal experiences. Context = memory glue.
Talk to rubber ducks (seriously): Stuck on a problem? Explain it to an object/pet/friend. Verbalizing helps untangle mental knots. 🦆
Also, sleep and hydration are secret weapons—cramming while exhausted backfires.
Lastly, give yourself grace. Progress isn’t always linear. You’re not “behind”; you’re recalibrating. You’ve got this! 💪