We understand the difficulties that come with studying, and we are here to help! Here at CGCDesigns we have a lot of university students who swear by our notebooks to help them with their studies. We've heard from some of them asking for advice on study techniques, so we've done some research to provide some information that might help and different methods as we believe that different studying techniques work for different people.

One of the most popular study techniques is the Pomodoro Technique, which involves breaking down study sessions into 25-minute intervals, with a 5-minute break between each session. This is a great way to stay focused and motivated when studying for a long period of time. We found that this technique meant we could get in depth work done. However, we discovered that some tasks did not need 25 minutes to be completed and others needed longer so we were stopping between tasks which made it more difficult to focus and thought that a more flexible approach might be more helpful and that While the Pomodoro Technique can be a great starting point, it may not be the most effective for everyone.

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An alternative could be to break down tasks into smaller chunks and work on them for shorter periods of time. This could help you stay focused, as you can finish a task before taking a break. Additionally, if you find yourself needing more time to complete a task, you can extend your work period accordingly. This links to the “flowtime method”

The flowtime technique is an excellent way to stay productive and organized throughout your day. By breaking up your tasks into smaller chunks, with predetermined breaks in between, you can make sure that you are staying focused and getting the most out of your time. For example, if you have a task that takes 25 minutes or less, you would take a 5 minute break. For tasks that take between 25 minutes to 50 minutes, you would take an 8 minute break. For tasks that take between 50 minutes to 90 minutes, you would take a 15 minute break, and a 20 minute break if the task is 90 minutes or longer. This technique allows you to be realistic with your day-to-day life and make sure that you are getting the most out of your day. It also helps avoid procrastination, as you are always able to break up larger tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks. However, we did find that we were more likely to put off larger tasks in favour for shorter tasks so reduced our in depth study time.

The final method we tried was the study with candle method. This method is where you study for the time in which a candle burns and then take a break  While the candle method can be an effective way to stay focused and get work done, it may not be the best approach for everyone. For neurodiverse learners, it can be beneficial to have a more structured approach to studying. This allows you to keep track of how much time you have been studying, and it also helps to keep you focused and energized so you don't get burnt out.

In conclusion we think there is no finite best learning method and that all brains are different. It is important to remember that everyone's brain works differently, and it is important to find a technique that works for you. We hope this helps you to make studying more effective and enjoyable! Best of luck in your studies!