A lot has been written about breathing, meditation and how it can help our daily life. Hence it isn’t really a surprise that study performance can significantly benefit from the right breathing techniques as well. So how can paced breathing improve study performance? Recent research with healthy adults has shown […]
Study aids
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Running a quiz website and even making money with it is not as difficult as you might think. Because so many people asked me how to do it I decided to create this step-by-step beginners guide, the steps are linked so feel free to skip what you already know. Here […]
Are you looking for a simple way to create multiple choice tests? Look no further, this advance, cross-platform solution makes it as easy as possible to create exams, tests or trivia quizzes that can be printed or used in an application. So what is the Multiple Choice Test Maker? The […]
There are thousands of books out there to learn about learning and it seems quite overwhelming to pick the right ones especially since this is “only” the preparation for your preparation. So what are the best books to improve your study skills? First of all, let’s take a look at […]
Getting through your next exam preparation is not only a mental challenge but long hours in front of your desk could also cause physical pain without the right study posture. But what is the best posture for studying long hours? Here is a list of the essentials for the perfect study posture: Sit upright, hip back in the seat as far as […]
The Dark Web, a mysterious place and playground for criminals? Is it safe to go there and am I doing something illegal? Can I really find study material there you might think? First of all, to get into the Dark Web is not difficult, illegal or dangerous if you know […]
Researching a study topic online can get quite overwhelming so often people try to take a shortcut by typing a keyword into their favorite search engine and pick the first entry. But if you know how and where to look you can find better and hidden material. So here are […]
Sometimes when I encounter a certain smell an old memory suddenly comes back or an association with something or someone is triggered. Many people use essential oils to create certain emotions so there seems to be a connection between fragrance and feelings or memory. So can smells help you to […]
It is obvious that a noisy environment clearly impacts your concentration and study efforts. But what noise level is the best for studying? The best noise level to stay focused and concentrated is silence. The definition of silence as “the absence of noise or sounds” is practically non-existent in anyone’s environment. Near […]
I never really thought about it. I always put my desk in front of the window to have enough light and a nice view. Turns out that was actually hurting my productivity. So where is the best place to put a desk while studying? The following rules determine the best […]
