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When you want to study, you really have to be interested in what you are studying. We can't get serious if we don't like the subject. When you like something, you always want to know more, to discover all the little mechanisms hidden behind. So, instead of throwing yourself directly into complicated courses or heavy books, start by watching YouTube videos that popularize the subject well. Look for videos that explain things simply, often in the form of animations or with drawings, because it makes the thing clearer and more attractive. It's not just to pass the time, you have to watch videos that will really teach you things, not random content. I have an English chain in mind that does it very well, I will give it to you if you want.
The idea is that you enjoy watching these videos, that it makes you want to dig. It's curiosity that will move you forward. For example, if you are interested in muscle contraction, you will begin to ask yourself: "How do we do a voluntary movement? "And then you will learn that there is a chemical reaction behind it, linked to ATP. Then you will want to understand what ATP is, how it works, what it produces, etc. And there, you enter a virtuous circle where you want to understand more and more deeply.
In terms of concentration, I recommend the Pomodoro method. The principle is to work a defined time, such as 20 minutes, then take a short break, 2 minutes for example. Or you can also work 1 hour and take a 5-minute break. It depends a little on you. The goal is that you are not suffocated by the workload, but that you are effective. And if you can't hold 1 hour at the beginning, do 30 minutes with a break, then gradually increase this "pure" working time. Working an hour in a row is better because 30 minutes is often too short: you spend a lot of time reading, trying to understand, and you risk giving up quickly.
But be careful, don't force yourself to work too much if you don't like the subject. You should always try to find what you like in what you study. For that, do not hesitate to look at concrete experiences, to ask questions to ChatGPT who is a great teacher. You can ask him to explain as if you were 3 years old, ask him for concrete examples, analogies. It makes learning more lively and accessible.
To organize your day and hold at least an hour of work, I strongly advise you to buy a paper planner. Visualizing your day, with specific hours, helps you self-discipline. When you know what you have to do and at what time, you don't waste time hesitating. You can start slowly, programming an hour here, then add 30 minutes here and there. But avoid making your schedule on a computer, a paper support is more effective so that you really see it. When you get up, you look at your schedule and you know directly what you are going to do, it helps you stay in the rhythm.
If you have trouble managing your time because of the phone or other distractions, you can use apps that block access to your phone for a while. Some physical boxes even block the phone for a defined period of time, it's quite interesting to stay focused.
During a transition period, don't get into the whole program at once. Start by catching up on the basics you may have forgotten. In psychology, there is a lot of science, notions of literature, all that. Don't dron in all this from the beginning, otherwise you will lose your motivation. The goal is to be ready from the start, to understand the fundamentals, so as not to be lost and remain confident.
I always work in a super nice office, with a tidy and pretty workspace. It motivates you to settle down and work. On my desk, I always have my planer in front, I know what to do when I start.
To learn, I use several methods. When I don't understand a subject at all, I always start with a YouTube video that popularizes the course. Then, I focus on part of the video to deepen. Don't hesitate to multiply the approaches. Sometimes it's better to force your brain a little and try to understand the course directly without watching the video, but I find it risky because you can get stuck.
I prefer animated videos, with diagrams and drawings, because I have a visual memory. It helps me a lot to understand and remember. Then I read my course, I try to understand. Sometimes, even if you are not asked to learn certain details, I like to try to understand more than expected. For example, in math, understanding integrals such as the sum of areas under a curve helps not to get lost in more advanced concepts.
I also do a lot of exercises, especially exam-type exercises, to train. But the most important thing is that I often do the "teacher" for myself. I use slates or whiteboards to write in large everything I know, to explain out loud as if I had students. It allows me to popularize, and if I can't explain clearly, it's because I didn't understand. Popularizing is really the key.
Finally, a tool that I find great for working on long-term memory is ChatGPT. You can send him your course, in photo or text, and ask him to ask you questions to find your lesson. For example, you give him part of your course, and he asks you guided questions, like "What happens at the beginning? " or "Explains lactic fermentation". You have to answer without him giving you the answer directly, it helps you work your memory actively. It's like having a patient teacher who accompanies you all the time, pushes you to search, to reformulate, and it really improves your retention. You can ask him to explain you like a 3-year-old child, to give you concrete examples, in short, to accompany you in a personalized way.
Here, in summary, watch videos to get started, organize yourself with a paper planner, take regular breaks, use tools to stay focused, catch up on the basics at the beginning, create a pleasant work environment, vary learning methods, explain what you learn, and above all use ChatGPT to challenge you on your memory and long-term understanding.
So, in summary, watch videos to get started, organize yourself with a paper planner, take regular breaks, use tools to stay focused, catch up on the basics at the beginning, create a pleasant working environment, vary your learning methods, explain what you are learning, and above all use ChatGPT to challenge your memory and long-term comprehension.
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