Effective Study Breaks: Any Tips or Tricks?

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Taking effective study breaks can be challenging, especially when dealing with lengthy proofs or arguments that can lead to feeling overwhelmed. While breaks are essential for maintaining focus, they can disrupt the train of thought. One effective strategy is to jot down key points or where you left off before taking a break. This practice helps in quickly recalling your thought process and minimizes the risk of losing track when returning to study.
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Hi,

I'm sure everyone has came along some lengthy proofs/arguments that takes quite a while to go through , and might get too overwhelmed at some point.

It seems wise to take a study break, but that sometimes seems to make situations even worse since you might lose your track of thought.

Does anyone have any advice /personal favorite way on how to take effective breaks ?

Thanks.
 
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Hey Ans426.

I'm not sure about advising people in terms of how to take breaks (we're all different!) but in terms of your train of thought, maybe if you are worried about this, get in the habit of jotting down where you are up to on some paper so that it can jolt your memory back to where it was before.
 

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