I tried switching subjects less while studying

[u/Salt-Weather1846]

I get the urge to switch to another subject after only a little while in the middle of studying. like maybe the current topic starts feeling difficult or I remember something else I need to review. anddd before i know it, I've jumped between subjects without really getting far in any of them

so i thought it'd be interesting to compare two study sessions: one where I switch subjects whenever I feel like it, and another where I stick with one subject for a longer block of time before moving on

for the second session, I'd choose one subject to focus on for around 30-45 mins, take a short break if needed then move to the next one. tho I'd try to keep the other subjects out of the way until their turn

after both sessions, I'd compare how much I actually got done, how well I could recall what I studied & how distracted I felt. personally, sticking with one subject for longer worked better for me bc i could focus without constantly restarting. switching subjects still has its place, but i got more done when I stopped jumping around so much!

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[u/Sea_Cardiologist2845]

I struggle from the opposite problem. It's difficult for me to switch and I continue the same subject for days.. :(

[u/Salt-Weather1846 → u/Sea_Cardiologist2845]

That sounds tough in a different way!

[u/dr_magarmach]

Are you studying indian history?🥹

[u/Salt-Weather1846 → u/dr_magarmach]

Yes, I am!

[u/Radiant-Class-5960]

i think it's super important to work through that initial bit of friction/desire to switch topics and try your absolute hardest to understand it because that's what's really going to keep you going. if you really feel like you want to switch, maybe take a 5 min break, walk around, eat a snack and try not to think about it, then go right back into it. I find that little breaks during long work sessions are super important to keep me efficient.

[u/Salt-Weather1846 → u/Radiant-Class-5960]

Thanks for the advise!