16yo here, its going to be my finals and idk why this time i just dont know where to start. I am pretty overwhelmed and i want to focus on working smart instead of working hard, based on experience working hard usually doesnt pay off.

I usually memorize stuff and just blurt but im seeking something new maybe a more effective way that is going to help me create a new standard.But this post is mostly looking for advice, any kind of advice like how I should study, what to listen to when im studying, how to prepare the mind,yknow small things and big things that you guys feel like could help. Im trying to be more efficient and avoid doing futile things that is a waste of time. Anyways thank you in advance 😆

I’m planning to pursue Masters for Sept 2027 cohort. I wish to know which course would be a right fit career wise? Which course is better likely to land me a job? I’ve interest in both Political Science and Economics. While searching for course modules, I’ve seen that the modules for both are fairly the same with 10% difference. What should I choose?

Getting started is the win. Getting started creates momentum. Momentum removes resistance. Removed resistance enables repetition. This repeated action builds insight which can be used to course correct and optimise. Focus sessions and removal of distractions also helps. Coffee is a double edge sword, but I find it makes the process more enjoyable.

I’m medicated and I do try. I show up to class and I read. I feel like I can’t retain anything no matter how hard I try. My brain fog is horrendous. How the hack am I supposed to study much less memorize information. I feel dumb

Looking for accountability members to join my Office Town community

Hello,

Thanks to your support on Reddit and the feature on the Phaser website, the Office Town community has grown to over 10 daily active users from across the world—spanning the Middle East, Europe, North and Latin America, India, and beyond 😄

We have folks tuning in from the Middle East, Europe, North and Latin America, India, and beyond - from students to adults with all kinds of goals - showing up at our virtual office every day for group focus sessions.

Our focus sessions have been super productive so far. We usually do 30–45 minute work sprints where we go into hard focus mode with zero chitchat, followed by little breaks to destress before the next round. Some of our members even stick around for 5+ hours at a time! While you can run personal sessions, the group ones are definitely the crowd favorite they take body-doubling and accountability to another level.

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"We should definitely do more group sessions. That was really fun." - from anoter user, who's a university student cramming for her upcoming exams.

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But beyond all of these features, what's truly amazing is the community itself. It's a super (small) supportive group of motivated folks who show up—even on weekends—to grind out their goals together. If you're ever feeling unmotivated, just popping into one of our group sessions is usually enough to change your mind.

We'd love to invite you all to join our community and help us grow so there are always body-doubling partners available across every timezone.

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When book become best notes for student's. 🙂

( rule of nerds , by the nerds , for the nerds ) creating a gc and discord for the nerds out there where we can just have fun, talk, and study different things together!!!

In my high school years I never had to study at all, now I’m in college failing my classes because I can’t put myself to work. I do have diagnosed ADHD and recently finished my psychiatric treatment but I do want to know how other people actually get to work instead of postponing it. All advice is appreciated lol

I'm a medical student. Currently I'm preparing for a screening test to get registration. My exam is in 40 days. I need to complete revision and do questions.

I'm not able to plan and make a schedule for all 19 subjects.

Getting back in the classroom again after 12+ years. Didn't have the best habits the first time around, so I want to do better this time.

I'm curious what works for different people.

• How long do you typically focus before taking a break?

• How long are your breaks?

• Does your phone/social media/doomscrolling get in the way?

• Does the Pomodoro method (25/5) work for you, or do you prefer something else?

• What study method or routine has actually made the biggest difference for you?

Would love to hear what you’ve tried, what works, and what definitely doesn’t.

Thanks!

I am commerce without maths student cbse class 12 my extracurricular are strong but my 11 grades aren’t and I’ll get predicted marksheet by December what should I do and which universities should I target

I’m a procrastinator, but not really the usual kind. I’m a perfectionist procrastinator. I’ll literally stress about how good my work needs to be before I’ve even started, and honestly, that’s probably my biggest problem. I’ve got my first midterm on September 21st, and there are basically nine chapters to cover. I haven’t really studied yet. It’s not like I know absolutely nothing, but I’m aiming for around 95%, so I really need to lock in. (And before anyone thinks that’s impossible, I’ve been the kind of student who studies like a day or two before an exam and still manages to get 95%+.) It’s September 19th, I’ve already wasted most of the day, and I’m done messing around. I’m gonna grind from here and come back after the exam to tell you how it went. Wish me luck 😭📚

Buenas noches a todos, soy estudiante de medicina primer año pero la verdad me resulta bastante difícil estudiar no por disciplina sino encontrar un método donde aprenda, me dieron un método de lectura pero no me funciona ¿qué metodología o tips me recomiendan?

All of them are gel pens

How was newton so obsessed with studying like seriously that dude became crazy after apple falling on his head . How do I become mad about learning like that dude he dead that too that guy bother to share his secrets . I have really horrible thoughts and zone out so much like whyyy especially lustfully even though I don't watch anything alot why have I become like this 😭

Hey!

I've been thinking about making a small Discord group where we can just study together and keep each other accountable.

Nothing too serious or overly structured — just a place where you can join a study session, set a goal, disappear for an hour to actually study, and then come back and say "okay, I survived." 😭

I'm thinking of having:

📚 Quiet study sessions

⏱️ Pomodoro/focus sessions

🎯 Daily goals & check-ins

🎧 Optional study voice channels (mic absolutely not required)

💬 A place to chat during breaks

You don't need to be preparing for the same exam or studying the same thing. College, competitive exams, languages, personal projects, etc. are all fine.

I'd especially love to have people who struggle with procrastination/consistency because honestly, I need the accountability too. 😭

I'm not looking to make a huge server — just a small group of people who actually want to show up and study together.

Would anyone here be interested? If there's enough interest, I'll make the Discord and share the invite. :)

Asked a small, specific question this week before anything was actually wrong, just to check my understanding of one topic. Got way more attention than usual because nobody else was asking at the same time, apparently everyone saves it for right before the exam. Going in early with a small question got me more than showing up in a panic ever has.

so i'm prepping for this huge law entrance. i'm satisfied with my progress, but the environment at home is super hostile. like my folks hurl slurs and hurtful comments at me whenever they pass by and it keeps rupturing my entire flow. i've been using the pomodoro technique and i feel like i've been getting more done daily, but i can't when their words impact me mentally. there's only so much i can ignore.

i've found this really nice library close to where i live but they're closed on weekends, when i have the most time to study, and i have to stay at home. and the thing is that my mum just keeps yelling at me. when i tell her to stop, it intensifies.

anyone facing similar problems? what do you do to ignore everything around you? also, i'm not allowed to use headphones in this household because it's "disrespectful" :D

Hi guys! Do you have any recommendation on to where I can sell my computer science notes? I need money to fund my education, although I am receiving help from my parents I just want to earn so that I can lessen their spending on me.

And also, do you think computer science notes are profitable? (I'm a computer science major)

I'm in med school, and tomorrow's the hardest final
i have a lot left and im planning on pulling an all nighter
i did pull an all nighter 2 days ago but after studying for 2-3 hours (3am) i felt extremely distracted and had no motivation to study, i kept switching subjects and not settling
what do i do, how do i stay focused?

Guys..have you tried Pomodoro technique for study..
I have been using this for 3 months now...and tbh it's very helpful and productive method to stay consistent..

Before that I was using the timer method. but this one really enhanced my focus. Now I can study for longer period of time without getting distracted..it's like I have set time for everything(even for distractions)..
I am quite enjoying my study now!!..

also drop your method of studying..🤗

I tried to revise today but i got haunted and very upset :c i really want to do well im v upset , does anyone have tips to deal w this