How To Study Using The "Story Method"
One of the most effective study techniques I've used for the past 2-3 years has been this. People remember stories more than normal facts or random pieces of data. Stories allow you to link different facts together and make it easier for you to process.
The easiest way to do this is using "FTF" (First, Then, Finally).
First, the main character (you or anyone else you imagine) will start on a journey. That's scene one. You will need to associate some points to this scene. This will mostly include the overall concept. Basic understanding.
Then, the main character will face a problem. This will include all the major questions revolving around the topic.
Finally, the main character will find the answers. Let's break it down more.
Determine Your Characters And Scene
Depending on what you are studying, choose your characters and scenes. If you're studying chemistry? Imagine that you are the lead scientist who made some error during one of their experiments which made them go into a deep sleep and now the whole world is sleeping and you are the only one who can reverse it. Make new stories. Make them wild. Add dragons. Dialogues can be a few points too.
Read And Make Bullet Points
First, read and refer to various reading materials for the specific topic. And then jot down the main points before underlining the keywords. Now using these keywords, connect it to the story. You will get new ideas and trust me, it will get easier after some time.
The first thing to do after reading the passage or topic, find something that reminds you of something... it may be anything from fictional characters to actors to books, tv shows, movies, literally anything!!
Make A Chain
When you're learning, the best way to remember things is to make a chain out of each topic and it's subdivisions/points/headings. It acts in the same way as a link, you'll connect one link with another and you've got your chain.
You got 3 scenes for different points? Then connect them together.
Write And Relate
Then write down the points. Give one main keyword to each scene and write it down in the margin of your notes or textbook. Review it every day for a week. And then once a week until you can remember every detail of the topic.
Come Up With The Name
Split the word and see if you can come up with a name for the whole story. Keep it simple and make it memorable. Assign one story to each topic.
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Hope it helps :))
When people say they feel tired all the time, my only question is "What time do you sleep?" Like, If you sleep at 2 in the morning, of course you'll feel tired.
Don't set alarms in the morning. Set alarms to go to sleep. The max time you can stay awake is 12.
You sleep at the right time and you will automatically change for the better.
Don't push your body to do work beyond it's limit.
When you're studying, most of you will probably focus more on the input. You'll take in loads of information. And i mean loads and loads of information. But do you still wonder, why am I not getting the grades for the amount of input I put in? Like, you study alot only to get mediocre grades?
Well, let me break it down...
Input is important but... output is more important.
Input is absorbing information. Committing it to memory. Remembering facts. It's a mental activity.
Output is how you communicate or display information.
Let's be honest, the teacher correcting your paper doesn't care if you studied the whole year or the whole night. They just care about finishing their task and whether you've answered the questions correctly. So, the way you communicate it is important.
When you study, give more focus on the output. If you're input is "x" amount of effort then your concentration and effort on output should be "2x".
How do you do that?
Well, after studying, spend a good amount of time recalling the information by giving the processed information back. Whether you do it by saying it aloud or writing it down or both. I prefer to say it aloud, write it down and then say it again and again. The main thing is...
What you learnt must be communicated.
It doesn't have to be through teaching. There are multiple ways. Notes. Drawing. Visuals. Mind maps. Audio recordings. Anything that works for you!
Written notes is probably the best because at the end of the day you are going to write the exam, even if you know the whole damn textbook, what you write in your exam is the only thing that counts.
So, here's the secret (which isn't a secret anymore) i use:- When you finish a topic:
Write the key words.
Say it out loud multiple times until you remember them.
Close the notes and recall. Aloud.
Repeat step 2 & 3 about 4-5 times.
Bonus: you can write the points without looking this time.
Basically... Write it. Say it. Recall it. Repeat it.
The first 2 steps are the means of inputs. You're getting information in.
The next three are outputs. You're getting the information out. See the emphasis on how you recall it aloud? It needs your 100% attention for you to remember the points. And when you repeat it, it's literally for you to process it. To let it sink in. You're less likely to forget it sooner too.
Remember. X input needs 2x output.
Whatever the output is. It needs to be multiplied.
Hope this helps! :D
Hey hello!!!
Do you book recommendations for html or Java??
Hope you're ok
Hey there!
Well, I don't really know any books for HTML. But I do know some other resources for it that might be helpful. [I don't know any for Java. Right now, I'm only focusing on frontend development for now.]
W3Schools: This is the only website I suggest for learning any coding language.
Dave Gray [YouTube] HTML 4 hour crash course
Dave Gray [Youtube] CSS 11 hour crash course
Dave Gray [YouTube] JavaScript 8 hour crash course
SuperSimpleDev [Youtube] 6 hour crash course (HTML + CSS)
SuperSimpleDev [YouTube] 22 hour crash course (JavaScript)
Right now, I'm only doing these [trying to] It's going well till now, so I think it would be helpful for you.
Have a great day ! :D
I hope you're right and thanks for the offer for doing my homework but I've already finished Arabic <33
(and red queen? Great, I've wanted to read that so badly!!)
Today was exhausting but atleast we get a 4 day break till Tuesday because of Eid-ul-adha and gosh am i dreading the coming Wednesday, we have so much due then.
I didn't do much today, just completed my business studies assignment. Now, I'm gonna make a list of my assignments and tests due on Wednesday...
Assignments:
Economics (another one, yes T-T)
Computer (the hardest one)
Arabic (kinda easy)
English seminar
Tests:
Economics 2 lessons
English 1 lesson
Homework:
Accounts
Islamic studies (memorizing 1 Ayn of Dhukhan)
Right and I have to do my own studying... looks like it's gonna be toooo productive and my plans of reading a novel just went out the window T-T
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Did absolutely nothing today because one, I was fasting and two, I'm a lazy ass potato. So, nothing to update though I did do some Computer project with my classmates. So... Kinda did something? And tomorrow is Eid so I guess i wouldn't do anything tomorrow either so... :")
I'm alittle out of ideas for posts so if anyone has any issue/problem (by problem I mean tips or self improvement etc) on something related to studying, self care, mental health etc etc. Feel free to dm/ask me!
The past two days, I've been doing nothing but accounts, I'm practically thinking in numbers and accounting concepts right now. I seriously am a little nervous about tomorrow exam, I have no idea how I'm gonna do this, I haven't touched the theory part, I've been focusing on sums... Like, send help T-T
Almost completed 3 lessons in accounts
Completed economics assignment (with great difficultly)
Monthly Goals: July
Spiritual:
Complete 2 Juz of the Quran
Revise Surah Naziyah
Academic:
Economics - complete 6 lessons
Business studies - 7 lessons
Accounts - 2 lessons
Computer - 4 lessons + practical
English - 6 lessons + grammar
Arabic - 8 lessons
Extra curricular:
Books of the month to read :-
Everything is f**ked. A book about hope- Mark Manson
King of Greed - Ana Huang
20 mins exercise everyday.
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