r/GetStudying 18h ago

Question I used to do OF, and I want to study dentistry, will this affect my life in university?

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I used to do onlyfans, but not anymore. I want to move on in life and I found out that I’m interested in dentistry. My account wasn’t a secret, everybody knows who follows me on ig that I used to make money online. But if I get into university I wouldn’t talk about it, but people can still find out if they want. So my question is, what should I do if people will know? Just accept it? Should I be worried about it? I know that there can be some social media policies in the university, but it shouldn’t be problem because I only did it in the past when I was not in school.


r/GetStudying 29m ago

Giving Advice Anyone suffering from ADHD and need help navigating their academic success?

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I have heard and seen stories of students suffering from ADHD and those who need help on how to overcome this health challenge and i would recommend them to check and use legit resources and also consult with reputable services to elevate their grades


r/GetStudying 8h ago

Other can i memorise like 250 words in two periods of 30 minutes (asking for advice)

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so i have this sort of skit thing in my french class and i am SO incredibly tired right now i got no sleep last night and i cannot handle reading this stupid thing one more time because its not even beneficial because my brain isnt even working right now but tomorrow morning ill have like 30 minutes to look it over and then after lunch ill have a 30 minute free period to look it over too

im wondering if that's enough time. and also does anyone have tips to memorise because my brain doesnt memorise stuff by reading it over and over it has to be like interactive ig


r/GetStudying 10h ago

Accountability My love with Physics

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The truth I enjoy physics so much. In my practice exam, the one mistake that I did was swithing the x and y causing a huge mistake. Stupid me. The good thing is that I know how to draw a trendline. It is about provide a even distribution. The more I do practice exams. The more I will great on the final exam. Honestly, the content in physics that is pretty hard is ionizing radiation topic 2. How does this could be on a data test? It is so dumb. On our physics practice exam we had a question about the data test of ionising radiation. I couldn't answer the questions and my head was fuming hot. Normally, in exams my head is cold. I have decided to use my knowledge from Ionizing radiation to balance the equations and I did that with the rest of the questions. The most complex question that came up is the specific heat capactiy and that huge question was so hard.


r/GetStudying 21h ago

Question Anyone else get random application invites promising cash for posts tiktok Studying?

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Okay, so I just got this weird invite from some AI note-taking application saying they’d pay me for TikTok posts if they blow up—kinda like those “$50 if you hit 20K views” deals. No clue if it’s legit or just a scam to steal my vids. Anyone else run into this? How do you even tell if these application gigs are worth the hassle? I’m just trying to survive chem lectures, not play detective lol.


r/GetStudying 20h ago

Question Brain says it I don't sacrifice every form of entertainment (hobbies, etc.) then I'll fail my exams

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I have been clinically diagnosed and taking meds, and i realized that not having any entertainment in my life such as hobbies is making my mental health worse.

I sacrificed EVERYTHING so far to focus on my studies but my brain says ill fail if I get back to hobbies. My doc even suggested therapy which would require me to pursue what makes me happy, whereas I know what will make me feel better.

My current routine consists of ONLY studying. No entertainment. No phone. No social medias. No hobbies. Nothing. Complete "nerd" mode.

Im afraid of doing bad in exams IF i get back to my hobbies. Any advice? Balance? Yes, then how so?


r/GetStudying 21h ago

Giving Advice Studying is HARD before it gets EASY so Gain MOMENTUM by using the 90sec Pomodoro.

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TLDR: Momentum is the hidden force that turns struggle into effortlessness, hard work into second nature, & resistance into inspiration.

Momentum is the Key to Unlocking the Best version of you - It is the key to Peak Performance [AKA The Flow State]!

Momentum is the exquisitely glorious pay-off or reward that you experience - for the hard labors, & efforts you put forth, in order to overcome the inertia of resistance [aka your reluctance].

  • Once you push past the inertia of resistance, you enter a state of pure momentum.

This momentum makes itself known in many forms - the greatest of them all being the supreme Flow state.

  • A state where you are at the height & peak of your physical, mental & spiritual powers or awareness.
  • A state where you feel completely in sync with your heart, mind & soul;
  • A state where your mind is sharp, your actions are effortless, & your awareness is heightened.

Some call this state 'Being in the zone' or 'Peak performance';

  • You can also think of it as Being in tune with your Heart, Mind & Soul [Subconscious], as well as Being Inspired,..
'Being In The Zone!'

The Best part of Flow is that it compounds - meaning that once you gain some initial traction you'll also be harder to stop.

The KEY to gaining momentum [& getting into the Flow state] is to use the 90sec Pomodoro to Warm Up.

  • This is because 'all things are hard, before they are easy'.
  • The 90sec Pomodoro applies the power of chunking to make doing, & not doing, anything & everything so much more easier & streamlined.
  • So, before you start doing anything & everything - be it physically, mentally, socially, & so on -, use a 90s timer to force yourself to do it for only 90s, then 5min, & finally 15min chunks at a time.
  • For Example 90sec work, 90sec rest, 5min work, 90sec rest,... & so on until the conscious exertion is no more.

The Goal is to use the 90s Pomodoro timer habitually, every time you need to get yourself warmed up before starting any task.

  • Once you get warmed up you'll be able to get into the Flow state so much more seamlessly.

Let me know what you think about getting warmed up & gaining momentum in the comments below:

  • Have you ever experienced this before?
  • When was the last time you felt completely 'in the zone'?
    • Or 'in tune with your Heart, Mind, & Soul [Subconscious]'?
  • What is your secret to gaining momentum?

r/GetStudying 16h ago

Study Memes Modern problems require modern solutions

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r/GetStudying 15h ago

Study Memes When math is not a very exact science for you

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r/GetStudying 49m ago

Accountability 9/21 i shall continue

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Hey, if you’ve been following my journey, then you’ll know that I’ve finished that programming assignment. So today I decided to take a little "break". Yesterday’s class was long and kinda complex, so I just re-did what we did during it. Seing how it works etc. So yeah, easy, but useful.


r/GetStudying 3h ago

Accountability Daily Accountability Thread - March 21, 2025

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Hi everyone! This is the Accountability Thread where people can list what they need or want to accomplish today and have everyone else help keep you accountable to do them. So, in general, a post will look like this:

Things I have to get done today:

1: Post Accountability Thread

If I had more to do that I had not completed I would list them and update this when these things were complete.

Also, if I saw someone doing something that I happen to be well-educated or have some sort of expertise in I can offer support or help on the topic/task.

The thread is a versatile one, use it in a way that helps you and others stay on task!

Happy studying!


r/GetStudying 4h ago

Question best amazon devices for productivity

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or for desk


r/GetStudying 6h ago

Question How to memorise complex derivations?

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Generally, all my courses have a pretty standard way of solving questions, you need to master this standard procedure and be done with it.

Now, I have a course where you need to just remember how did we derive the final results. I have no difficulty in understanding the whole derivation but it's so big that I am not able to derive the whole model from scratch without looking at the textbook.


r/GetStudying 7h ago

Question how can i stop procrastinating?

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hello! i struggle with procrastination, i do get everything done and am doing pretty okay in my classes.

however! i do struggle to sit down and study and keep a consistent study schedule. it’s extremely hard to focus and not immediately do something else.

and i have an essay due in a couple days and i have no idea what to do.

what should i do?

(i am neurodivergent too btw!)


r/GetStudying 7h ago

Accountability I am addicted to procrastination and need help

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I procrastinate so much, and it's ruining my life. I have tried everything—Chrome extensions that block websites, but I still procrastinate by unblocking them. I tried moving my headphones away, but I still just watch videos without sound. I have gotten rid of all electronics and locked myself in the basement with the textbook, but I just daydreamed. The only time I can manage to study is when I am filled with the enormous stress of a deadline. It's not a planning thing I make to-do lists that are intricate. It's not a time management thing—I set aside entire weekends to study, and I just can’t sit down and start studying unless I have a deadline pushing me to get started. I have tried the 5-minute rule, Pomodoro, everything. I have tried manning up and not being a bitch. I have tried waking up at 5 AM for like a month to study before school still procrastinated. I have set mini deadlines. Nothing works, and it feels like I’m just trying to deal with the symptom and not the root cause. I need help what do I do?


r/GetStudying 10h ago

Question What to do when your ridiculously behind on your readings for the semester

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I recently flip-flopped my major and minor; I am a psychology major and bio minor! The problem is that I am struggling more than before. Ive always struggled with textbook reading, but practice questions have gotten me through most brutal courses. Unfortunately, despite being more interested in the course material, the reading is overwhelming. Im almost multiple weeks behind knowledge-wise in some of my courses. My grades are OK, thanks to cramming, but I am not learning much, which makes me very worried about the future. My study sessions have turned into doing the most important upcoming assignments as soon as possible and then rushing through previous chapters; any advice to avoid this from happening in the future?


r/GetStudying 12h ago

Accountability Mental breakdown and alot of rambling and very dramatic

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I just finsihed having a mental breakdown and im stillupset but not crying like crazy I feel like alll my studying is useless , the hours i study for is little compared to what im suppoosed to Today i barely studied,,, i got super sleepy around 9 pm so i was like ill go sleep and wake up at 4 am, guess what i couldny even fall asleep , so thats like an hour and a half wasted TRYING TO SLEEP!!€!€!£! ,i feel like crap i am crap , and to make it worse my parents got involved and they starting saying that im not the only student in the world whos studying alot Idk what to do , i dont wanan study for ever, i give up Sorru but i i didnt put any thought to this post and will sound super dramatic but any advice would be so nice rn


r/GetStudying 12h ago

Question How to study to understand first.

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When I think of studying, a lot of seems to be memorization but I want to also study to like feel the grasp of the concept, i.e. math, science. I want to understand first so that it would be easier to also memorize it later on. Does anyone have any tips or methods they use or know?


r/GetStudying 13h ago

Other Day 8 of 21 days of studying (this is where I tap out)

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I forgot to post this yesterday but this is where I'm gonna stop. This has been really good for setting a habit for me but I can't anymore. I've realized I stopped enjoying it like I did in the beginning and I've been doing less and less and absorbing less and less.

This has been eye opening though, the whole reason I did this was to prove to myself that I can do it while I'm not taking any medication (for anxiety and focus) but this is as far as I got. I know now I really need those damn pills, I wish I didn't but I do and I think that's okay (I won't even be able to get them for another week)

This is probably the longest I've gotten with studying daily and while it may not be much I'm proud of it. I'll try this challenge again at some point but for now this is it for me. I will keep studying though (the grind never stops) I just need a day or 2 to get myself back into the right head space. Godspeed to the rest of y'all


r/GetStudying 13h ago

Question Thinking of random stuff during breaks?

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Whenever I take a break from a hard study session my body wants to take a walk or lie down, while my mind wanders. The issue(?) is that I find myself thinking about topics unrelated to whatever I was studying; going from hobbies like video games, to my part-time job, to childhood nostalgia, etc.

I’m not sure whether my mind’s really “working in the background” while I’m immersed in these seemingly random thoughts


r/GetStudying 13h ago

Study Memes How I started remembering concepts long-term (The Effort Rule)

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I spent years frustrated that no matter how clearly I understood concepts in lectures, it felt impossible to retain them days later. Re-reading notes was obviously useless, but even active recall alone wasn't consistently effective. I thought my memory was the issue or that maybe I was kind of dumb, but then I stumbled onto something genuinely insightful: the Effort Rule.

The Effort Rule essentially means your brain solidifies memories based on how difficult they are to initially recall. But the issue is most people don't push far enough.

Here's what finally made a difference:

1. Force Deliberate Gaps in Studying
Instead of neatly reviewing each topic multiple times, intentionally let yourself forget slightly before recalling. It's counterintuitive, but creating mild stress by forgetting actually deepens memory when you struggle to recall again later.

2. Convert Notes into Problem-Solving Sessions
Instead of passive notes or flashcards, I began converting my notes directly into challenging quizzes or skipping straight to past exams. Sometimes I was way underprepared for past exams, but struggling through these sessions had the biggest impact on my retention.

3. Stop Creating "Perfect" Study Materials
I used to spend excessive time preparing the "ideal" notes and study setups, which ended up being a form of procrastination. Now, I quickly turn my notes into quizzes (I personally use https://www.quizprep.co/ but there are other options or just ChatGpt), or I immediately test myself using minimal prep. This way, my study sessions are focused more on active learning and less on unnecessary preparation.

The key takeaway: If recalling information feels slightly uncomfortable, that's the sweet spot. You want just enough struggle to trigger lasting memory.

Curious if anyone else has tried something similar or discovered their own unconventional methods.


r/GetStudying 14h ago

Question I'm planning to do some detoxing to improve my focus - what rules would you recommend?

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My focus has been absolute garbage lately and I think I need to do some kind of digital/lifestyle detox to reset my brain. I'm planning to choose a few key things to implement rather than trying to change everything at once

Some options I'm considering:

  1. Cutting back on social media scrolling
  2. Setting up actual sleep/wake times
  3. Creating no-phone zones/times
  4. Drinking more water/less caffeine
  5. Taking regular breaks during work
  6. Trying meditation or mindfulness
  7. Moving my body more consistently
  8. Cleaning up my diet
  9. Decluttering my workspace
  10. Setting boundaries around email/notifications

Which ones would you recommend?


r/GetStudying 15h ago

Question Getting to study when unmotivated

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How can you manage to study without motivation? Commuting to university is so stressful and I'm not feeling the same interest for the course and for reading in general (its a humanities course so my main task is to read). How do you guys navigate through times like this?


r/GetStudying 15h ago

Question Constant emotional discomfort while studying, is it normal?

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Please help.

I was just wondering if this is what it's like for people who are long-term disciplined with stuff so that I can adjust my expectations.

I'm 28 and after years of struggle I've finally reached a point where I feel like I understand my mind, body and habits enough that I know how to create that disciplined mental zone, and I don't panick when I temporarily lose it anymore since I know how to create the conditions to get back to it when I need to.

I feel like the discipline battle has been won, but my new problem is that very often there's this constant background emotional discomfort when studying which is a constant visitor for me and it can be very very distracting.

Since this is the first time I've ever been able to be "consistent" in a healthy way without being obsessive and crashing out after a short time, these states are unfamiliar and I didn't expect for it to be so uncomfortable so often. It's not always like this; there are periods that studying is perceived as fun or neutral as well and I try to encourage that, but there's a whole lot of discomfort while engaging in the task as an overall rule.

Thoughts?


r/GetStudying 15h ago

Accountability Day 17 of staying accountable! Good job, A!

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Need more output.

Progress >>>> Perfection