Mind maps: A game-changer for studying?

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This discussion highlights the effectiveness of mind maps as a study tool, particularly for subjects that require memorization. Participants share their experiences, noting that mind maps help simplify complex topics and enhance retention. Techniques such as creating simplified overview pages, underlining important passages, and engaging in physical activities are also mentioned as beneficial study methods. Additionally, the use of caffeinated drinks, specifically a homemade "Heavy tea," is suggested to maintain focus during study sessions.

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All of us have different methods for studying.Let me know what kind of method you use and how useful It had been to you.
I create mind maps to learn subjects that requires memorising.And when I use this method,I can learn the most boring topic continuously for 6 hours.
 
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I usually get panicked and stressed when I have a lot of things to study, so I make simplified overview pages. This also makes it easier you to have a quick look at what you have studied before the exam.

Boring subjects are really hard for me to study. I always get distracted... For such cases it's sometimes good to drink caffeinated drinks.
Try this tea, I call it "Heavy tea" (similar to the heavy water). It consists *a lot* of green tea (several tablespoons of it) and something else. It tastes horrible... But really works.
 
Garlic said:
I usually get panicked and stressed when I have a lot of things to study, so I make simplified overview pages.
Boring subjects are really hard for me to study. I always get distracted... For such cases it's sometimes good to drink caffeinated drinks.
That's a good Idea too !
 
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I used to make mind maps too and watch YouTube videos about the topic if they were available. I also made simple illustrations in the notes.
What used to help me a lot was underlining important passages. I felt that if I physically move my hand under the text it makes me remember better. I always used a pen or pencil. I hate colourful highlighters, they are too distractive.
 
Garlic said:
For such cases it's sometimes good to drink caffeinated drinks.
If I were to be energized, the last thing I would do is sit patiently in front of a book. I would get up, jump, run, and make scientific experiments (and learn from them instead of learning from reading a book). Anything that requires me to use my body except sit in front of a book. :biggrin:
 
Psinter said:
If I were to be energized, the last thing I would do is sit patiently in front of a book. I would get up, jump, run, and make scientific experiments (and learn from them instead of learning from reading a book). Anything that requires me to use my body
except sit in front of a book. :biggrin:

That's... a common side effect of my tea :biggrin:
 
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Psinter said:
If I were to be energized, the last thing I would do is sit patiently in front of a book. I would get up, jump, run, and make scientific experiments (and learn from them instead of learning from reading a book). Anything that requires me to use my body except sit in front of a book. :biggrin:[/QUOTE/]
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You are a kinesthetic learner:smile:
 
Docscientist said:
You are a kinesthetic learner:smile:
Really? That's nice, I didn't know it. :smile:
 
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