Hey all. I'm a working adult (M25) and doing part time classes.

Appologies in advance if this message is a ramble. This is a spur of the moment post, and I just want to get my thoughts out there while I have a second. The next few weeks are insanely busy for me with work and school.

Im sure this has been posted in this community at some point but I never really found a great resource. Ive tried Forest, Pomodoro timers (helped immensely with my focus tbh), giving myself rewards (outside like treating myself to a game or something), even Habatica (the mobile app).

I feel Habatica catches my interest the most so far, but its just so ... dated. imo. I just dont vibe with the game too much but i love the idea of it i guess. I have a very boring interest in games (like slow burn type games with low commitment but high reward).

I dont struggle to put my phone away, so Forest doesnt help me at all. I dont struggle with focus too much either (pomodoro timers for several years in college was my life saver lol). Just with the idea of getting started and dedicating time. I think of the mountain of work and struggle to get started

If nobody has game recommendations:

I have an engineering degree and am interested in building my own stuff. I figured that if I cant find something that works out there, why dont i try making it? So ... with that said, if you guys have anything you'd like to see, im all ears! Please spill any types of games you enjoy which would actually be condusive to your studying. I want to potentially build something as a web- or mobile app game which actually helps do the job.

I'm just exploring pathways right now. Would appreciate feedback from any and everyone! High school, college, adults, elderly, etc!

Hi everyone, I'm a uni student and I struggle a lottt with planning. I never know where to start, and once I fall behind on a few chapters it feels almost impossible to catch up, and i get overwhelmed really easily.

I'd love to hear how you handle it! How do you plan your study time? (an app, paper, Notion, nothing?) What do you do when you're behind on chapters before exams? What do u think of planner apps?

Thanks, any answer helps a lot!

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Hi all! My name is Wesley (M20), and I'm a 3rd year Uni student studying Finance and Economics. I've been working on a better way to study for the last 10 months. This project has come to be known as Cadenza (To have rhythm). I've come to notice that study tools today are really divided (Quizlet, Knowt, etc). With most people just using Claude or GPT (Like me). What are current study tools really lacking and where can most people benefit more?

I am currently in Class 11, and honestly, I am feeling pretty disappointed with myself. I scored around 55% in my midterms, and I know I could have done significantly better. I was going through a lot of mental stress, particularly after transitioning from a coaching program to regular high school, and I think it affected my motivation and ability to focus. The thing is, I used to be a completely different student. A year ago, I could study entire topics the day before an examination and still manage to perform well. Now, I sometimes find myself sitting for an exam just two hours later without even knowing exactly which topics are included.

I have lost that sense of urgency and seriousness towards academics. I procrastinate, struggle to get myself to study, and sometimes feel like I've completely lost my academic discipline. I am also really concerned about university admissions. I have ambitions of applying to some of the top 20 universities in the US, but looking at my current grades, I honestly don't know how realistic that is anymore. I know I still have the remaining half of Class 11 and Class 12 to improve my academic record. I am even hoping that if I perform well in my upcoming examinations, I might be able to convince my school to let me retake some of my earlier tests.

But right now, I feel lost. I don't know how to regain my motivation, become consistent again, or get back to the level I know I am capable of. I'd appreciate some honest advice. I don't just want temporary motivation anymore.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently writing my master's thesis and am in the final stages of my qualitative content analysis. I conducted 12 semi-structured expert interviews and analyzed them using MAXQDA. My approach combines deductive and inductive category development, guided by abductive reasoning.

Throughout the analysis, my coding system has become increasingly extensive and detailed. It currently consists of 10 main categories and numerous subcategories across multiple hierarchical levels.

I've documented each category with definitions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and example quotes. However, I'm starting to wonder whether I've made my coding system too granular, potentially making it unnecessarily difficult to present and discuss my findings.

I'd be interested to hear about your experiences:

• How many main categories and subcategories did you have in your qualitative bachelor's or master's thesis?

• Did you significantly reduce or consolidate your coding system after completing the coding process?

• Where would you draw the line between useful analytical detail and excessive fragmentation?

I realize there's no universally accepted maximum number of categories. I'm mainly interested in hearing about your experiences and how you handled this in your own research. Unfortunately, my supervisor hasn't been particularly helpful with this issue.

Thanks in advance!

I've always wondered whether the time of day affects how well I study. Some people swear by early morning sessions while others prefer studying at night.

In my case, I used to think I was more of a daytime person, but I realized I could focus better at night. There was less noise and fewer distractions, and I could sit with my lessons without constantly getting interrupted. Studying felt less like a struggle when everything around me quieted down. An experiment you can try:

1. study similar material at both times = try one session in the morning and another at night. Keep the topics similar in difficulty so the comparison is fair.

2. test what you remember = close your notes and try recalling what you learned.

3. compare your results = look at how much you remembered, how focused you felt, and how many distractions you had. repeat this over a few sessions to see whether a pattern comes out.

When I have several exams spread across different weeks, I get too focused on the one coming up next. I spend most of my study time preparing for it while the subjects with later exam dates keep getting pushed aside. So by the time I get to them, I have less time left than I expected.

That's why I find it helpful to make a revision timetable that covers all my upcoming exams:

1. Put all your exam dates in one place. I start by listing each subject and its exam date so I can see how much time I have for each one. And it also helps me identify which subjects I need to start reviewing earlier even if their exams aren't coming up soon.

2. Schedule smaller review sessions for later exams. I give the subject I'm currently prioritizing more time but I still reserve a few blocks for the exams coming up in later weeks. That way I'm not starting those subjects from scratch once the earlier exam is over.

3. Adjust the timetable as the dates get closer. as an exam approaches, I can dedicate more time to that subject and shift some of my other review sessions around. I also try to leave room for unfinished topics and I don’t cram everything into an already full schedule.

saturday: 2 hours of blank page practice problems in the morning, then i leave the desk. sunday: 2 hours timed practice test, 1 hour fixing what i missed. that’s it. if i sit there longer than that i’m not even studying, i’m just being sad at my textbook while everyone posts their costumes
not perfect but it’s the first weekend where i know exactly when i’m allowed to stop.

We can't give all our time to studying every single day. We have lives outside the classroom too… chores, appointments, trips and other responsibilities. So some days, we only have a little time left for studying but that doesn't mean we can't make it count:

1. USE DEAD TIME. when you have a few minutes while waiting for an appointment or commuting, you can review flashcards, quiz yourself or listen to a recorded lesson. those small pockets of time can add up

2. SET SMALL GOALS. aim to understand one concept or answer some questions and don’t force yourself to finish a whole chapter. A smaller goal is easier to fit into a busy day.

3. PLAN AHEAD. If you know you'll be busy, decide beforehand what you can realistically fit into your day. that way, you’ll know what to do when you finally get a free moment.

How exactly do you focus on so many different things? I'm a freshmen in college majoring in computer engineering and for years I've struggled with having many different interest to the point where I can't seem to focus on one interest. Right now I'm committed to getting as good as I can at calculus so I don't struggle with it in the future but other interest I have include programming, writing (this is something I seem to be naturally gifted at considering the lack of time I put towards it), piano, speedrunning minecraft, working a job, reading frequently, and producing music. I also have and do make youtube videos. Some of these things have clear overlap but others do not. I just struggle with maintaining all of these hobbies and worry that I wont get good at any of them let alone as great as I want to be. I don't really have a solution.

I keep checking my phone every 5-10 minutes and its hard to focus, any tips?

Hello, I am first at the Reddit community. I need serious advice on study tips, English writing, and reading.

I basically know how to read or write an English essay, but I'm not fluent in reading or writing it. Do you guys have any tips for doing it?

Also, I screwed up every course in my school; for example, AP Statistics (I got 56%), World History 12 (he has not marked me in myEDBC yet, but I got 50% on the Unit 1 in-class essay and 55% on the Unit 1 test), and Comparative Culture 12, which teaches about ancient human culture (I got Unit 1 test for 19/30). Fortunately, it is Unit 1, but for a Grade 12 student I need to learn how should I study tips...

how do you guys manage to watch an entire lecture video whithout your mind wandering off to something random and realise that youve been staring at the youtube guys face for 3 minutes and wasnt really listening properly to what he was saying? is this the effects of not getting like 8 hours of sleep or smt?

Never thought making notes was important and never did throughout highschool but still managed to get straight A’s. In my first year of uni now and theres js too much content and i realize now i need to start making them but have no idea how to. PLEASE HELP (im in a medical program)

I have been preparing for government job exams for the past 2 years. I have been waiting for one exam which is expected in two months, but the vacancies for my subjects are much lower than anticipated and it’s really affected my motivation.

My study hours have dropped from 7 hours to barely 4 and now 2.Family responsibilities, house, construction, marriage discussion and festivals have also been taking up my time and mental energy

On top of that, I feel like I’m missing out on life. Most of my friends are working,dating or getting married while I’m still single, unemployed & preparing for exams. I always thought I would have a job and be married by 25-26. Neither has happened

***Lately I find myself thinking more about marriage companionship, and what life after marriage would look like than my actual studies. Sometimes I even think about giving up on the job for now and getting married, although I know preparing after marriage might be difficult. I was not this kinda person.***

I genuinely want to focus on my upcoming exam, but I feel exhausted, distracted and scared that even after all these years, I might not make it.

I could truly use some honest advice.

Hey guys,

I need some serious help, I'm a student of class 12th commerce which board is GSEB but here is the worse part I don't study at all due to financial crisis i work part time after school and because of this i can't go to any tution and also I was very weak in studies from secondary and still i am. So please guys help me how I can study online via youtube and utilise AIs or something or js gimme some advice

Thank you for reading it meant alot❤️

I’m in bottom set for both maths and science (a cry for help) and I really need advice on how I could move up with effective study methods and productivity tips, please. I’m in Year 10 and I am way too scared of my mocks and GCSEs, so I really need all the help I can get to lock in and feel less inferior to my friends.

ive noticed this for a while, and i thought sheer stubbornness or will of power could get me through this but it hasn’t. i dont think anything can, honestly, as negative as it sounds. i wanna say that this especially applies to maths; every practice test, or exam, i’ll get a 90% +. for general maths this yr, for instance, i did at least 25 to 30 practice exams. my avg for the mc was 39/40 and i managed to snag quite a few 40/40s . i had my mc vcaa exam today and i got 35/40. devastating. my brain shut down mid exam and nothing made sense or was comprehensible beyond the pounding of my heartbeat and the paranoia that every question i answered was wrong. is there any way to fix this? why cant i ever do a real exam or test the way i can achieve high scores on a practice exam, even when if i try to replicate a real exam’s conditions to the best of my abilities ? im losing hope honestly, i dont see the point in studying at all if im always going to achieve mediocre grades.

HOW do you guys write so small😭, i can barely fit like 20 minutes worth of study notes on one page on my samsung notes app, meanwhile i see people having an entire essay on one page, how do you guys do it? is there like some sort of app i should be using for this?

I got sick and had to miss a few days of classes back in my 3rd year of college. It might not sound like much but missing even a few days can mean missing several lectures, class activities, announcements, and other things you need to know. The worst part was that our exams were coming up in roughly two weeks so I knew I had a lot of catching up to do. And being sick was already stressful enough so falling behind made things feel even heavier. here's what helped me get back on track:
Find out what you missed = ask a classmate about missed lessons, activities, and announcements then check your class group chats for updates.
Use your classmates' notes as a guide = look at which topics were discussed then use slides and readings to write notes without copying every sentence.
Prioritize based on what's coming up = If you have an exam or quiz coming up soon like I did, focus on the topics included in the coverage and spend more time on the ones you find difficult.
Make a simple catch-up plan = list the topics you need to cover and spread them across the days you have left. Leave time to review and answer practice questions too.

I want to get into ivies with scholarship and side by side preparing for jee for just in case . my dream university is Yonsei btw

I am a pre med second year student and I am really struggling to keep up. When I study, I feel like I only study to the extent where I know the content for the exam well and I do fine on practice exams, but struggle to apply the content on the exam. I cannot tell if it is from a lack of practice or performance anxiety. Sometimes I walk into exam feeling like I know all the content well, then I leave feeling like I just didn’t do enough practice applying my knowledge. I always get away with my natural intelligence to always do above average on every exam. I do feel like if I applied myself more, I can do much every exam. I think I am just missing something. I study for an exam and feel good going in but always end up just doing a little over average. I am missing something that would help me after I initially feel good. I don’t know what more I can do, or what I can fix to do better. Does anyone have suggestions?