5 study tips 📚 | from the top 1% student in China

Key study tips & self-care/productivity strategies

1. Plan like a pro (5-minute prep)

   • The night before, spend 5 minutes writing a specific to-do list for tomorrow (e.g., “review Math chapter 2” or “memorize 20 vocab words”).
   • Check off tasks to reduce wasted time and feel motivated.

2. Use your morning “golden time”

   • Focus on the first 1–2 hours after waking when the brain is freshest.
   • Do memory-heavy tasks then, like:
     • Loud recitation for recall
     • English pronunciation practice
     • Copying new vocabulary and classical phrases

3. Create a no-phone zone (remove distractions)

   • Put your phone in another room far away before studying so you can’t easily grab it.
   • If you must use it for research:
     • Turn off all notifications.
   • Keeping it out of sight helps significantly boost focus.

4. Use the “Fman/teach-back” technique

   • After learning something new, explain it out loud as if you’re the teacher.
   • Use simple “listeners” like:
     • Your cat / stuffed animal
     • A mirror / yourself
   • If you can explain it simply, you understand it.

5. Try Pomodoro “Doroth” method (focus + real breaks)

   • Study in high-intensity 25-minute sessions.
   • Take a mandatory 5-minute break:
     • Get up, stretch, drink water
     • Avoid your phone
   • Return refreshed for better sustained focus.

Presenters/Sources

• Meora (creator/presenter)