Study

Notes to self I still forget. Here has things I follow that I don’t need to write here.

Proven methods for studying

Spaced repetition self-testing (I use Anki).
Interleaving: switching between subjects is more effective than studying one subject straight.
Study intervals with breaks every 25ish minutes is best. (I use Goodtime pomodoro timer.)

perfection isn’t always possible
celebrate small wins and progress along the way. Don’t wait until everything is done to acknowledge your efforts.
study schedule relieves anxiety (I did something today)
sleep is non-negotiable. 7-9 hours. You’re useless without it. Everything you do is useless without it.
quality over quantity. Better to be efficient and understand deeply than cram for hours without much progress.
exercise. Of course. See the section below.
mindfulness AKA metacognition, humility, and grounding

Stress is your friend unless you make it otherwise.
- It’s only bad if you fight it. (Stressing about being stressed doesn’t help. At all.)
Smile. Even faking it tricks your brain into feeling better.
Laugh. Find something funny even if you don’t feel like it. It does trick you into feeling better.
Exercise makes endorphins that make you feel better. Also tires me out from being able to be wound up.
Eat well. Omega-3 reduces stress/depression, plus boosts mental function.
Caffeine will just make you crash harder. Law of conservation: what you take you must give back at some point.
Socialize. Doesn’t have to be big. Talk to someone or be around others. Hell even a Vtuber and their community helps. Loneliness (not positive solitude) is compared to smoking.
Breathing exercises (or mindful breathing). There’s a reason meditation and anime make it to be a big deal. It really makes a difference.
Personally: change scenery. You aren’t Shamu the whale. The breeze changes you.