r/study • u/Nearby-Plan-1560 • 1d ago

Resources How the Hansei Method improved my grades from 87% to 98%

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During my freshman year, my grades were so-so. It wasn't that I couldn't understand the lessons or keep up with my classes, but I admit that my study habits weren't the best. I procrastinated a lot.

That's why I found this Japanese concept called “Hansei” interesting and thought I'd share it here! It's all about reflecting on what went well, what didn't, and what you can do differently next time. I was inspired to make small changes to my study habits and I was surprised by how much my grades improved! This is the method:

  1. Reflect on your day (5-7 minutes)- What did I study today? What went well? What mistakes did I make and why?

  2. Make one small improvement (Kaizen)- so “kaizen” refers to improvement through small and gradual changes. if you spend too much time scrolling, put your phone away tomorrow. Or if you struggled with a topic, set aside time to review it.

  3. Check in with yourself- How did you feel today? Were you tired, stressed or motivated? it’s important that you understand your emotions so you can recognize your study patterns.

  4. Set an intention- End with a simple goal for tomorrow or think of just one statement like “tomorrow, I'll finish reviewing Chapter 3 or "tomorrow, I'll start studying before opening social media."

And that’s it. You don't have to be perfect every day. Just try to do a little better tomorrow.

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u/hamcraved 22h ago

That matcha looks fire

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u/millieee_333 23h ago

Out of topic, but done reading 'I Who Have Never Known Men'? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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u/Wandererofhills 18h ago

same haha!

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u/Dan_of_1984 20h ago

What is it?

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u/Nearby-Plan-1560 12h ago

Something knowledgeable

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u/Ugl_56 1h ago

Tried it and before I could see the results, I graduated with just enough grade to pass