{"id":3364,"date":"2019-02-27T20:19:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T20:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essayguidance.com\/?p=3364"},"modified":"2023-08-24T22:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T22:50:18","slug":"study-boring-subject","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/study-boring-subject\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Motivational ways to Study a Boring Subject"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Studying a boring subject sucks &#8211; so bad! I\u2019ve been there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-to-study-a-boring-subject-e1553109830624.png\" alt=\"How to study a boring subject\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have had to study boring subjects at some point in our lives. Not only is it boring, <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/study-when-tired\/\">studying it makes you tired<\/a>. And it\u2019s even harder to study a boring subject when you\u2019re tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These aren\u2019t just your usually strategies. They\u2019re ones backed by science.<\/strong> This is what makes them awesome: they\u2019re scientifically proven to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And guess what, some of them are even <em>fun<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Study a Boring Subject<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is how to study a boring subject:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color code your notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the spaced repetition technique.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doodle while studying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study when you&#8217;re fresh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bite a pencil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a website blocker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the Pomodoro Technique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Color code your Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever smelt a familiar smell \u2013 maybe the smell of someone\u2019s perfume \u2013 and had a really vivid memory of them? That\u2019s because smells can unlock packets of memory really effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true with colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mind uses colors to withdraw information from memory. You can hack this nifty psychological trick to remember even the most boring topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Colors to categorize ideas.<\/strong> Let\u2019s say you\u2019re studying the human anatomy. Sometimes this can be a boring subject. You could use red highlighting for organs, blue highlighting for bones and green highlighting for muscles. Over time, when you use flashcards or study recall, you\u2019ll start to categorize words more easily because you won\u2019t just visualize the words: you\u2019ll also visualize the colors!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a white background.<\/strong> The colour contrast between bright and fluorescent colours and the white background helps the highlighting stand out, which is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3743993\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scientifically proven<\/a> to help make memorization easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t believe me? A <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-9280.2005.01656.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scientific study<\/a> in the Journal <em>Psychol Sci <\/em>found people\u2019s recall recognition of images increases by 5% when the images are in color. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/01449290410001669932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another study<\/a> found that people more quickly recall and recognize objects if they are colored than black-and-white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Use the Spaced Repetition Technique.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to save time studying a boring subject while also improving your memory? Use a strategy called <strong>spaced repetition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trick dates back to the late 1800\u2019s. A psychologist named Ebbinghaus tried to memorize information in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cramming studies into one 8 hour day;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studying the topic for 1 hour a day over 3 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Crazily enough, he actually found that he learned and remembered <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aclweb.org\/anthology\/P16-1174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">just as much using both techniques<\/a>. Clearly, spreading it out and doing less studies is the smart option. Save yourself time with spaced repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait, there\u2019s more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should pair spaced repetition up with what\u2019s called the <em>lag effect<\/em>. The lag effect shows that you should increase the gap between study times the longer you study. So, you could wait 1 day between studying a concept, then 2 days, then another 3 days, then 7 days. Increasing the gap between studying ensures your brain reinforces ideas into its long-term memory rather than constantly keeping them <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/types-of-short-term-memory\/\">stored in short-term memory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crazy, hey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to use a range of spaced repetition flashcard apps online that can be really useful for studying. Here\u2019s a few good ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anki<\/a> \u2013 A totally free, easy-to-use app that you can use on both your phone and computer. Make your own flashcards and let Anki space out the frequency with which you see each flashcard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainscape.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brainscape<\/a> \u2013 Brainscape has a good range of flashcards already made for you. You can also create flashcard sets and share them with other Brainscape users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinycards.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tinycards<\/a> \u2013 This app is by DuoLingo and has a nice aesthetic layout that makes it more enjoyable to use. Now available for both Apple and Android.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Doodle.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you doodle during your lectures or while studying? Heck, I doodle during meetings, while watching YouTube videos, and while listening to podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did your teacher at school ever give kids with ADHD things to fiddle with? Whether it\u2019s a fidget spinner, blu-tac, or a stress ball, having something to play with settles kids with ADHD. Teachers also know the power of fiddling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Now for the science:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A study in 2009 found that people who doodle while listening retain 29% more information. This study looked at 20 people who doodled and 20 who didn\u2019t in a controlled environment to determine this enormous positive outcome for the doodlers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Why?<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It appears that situations you\u2019re uncomfortable with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/the-thinking-benefits-of-doodling-2016121510844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trigger a fight-or-flight response<\/a> in our brains. That\u2019s why we fidget: we want to escape this terrible experience! Fidgeting and doodling actually helps you to release some of that pent-up energy so you can calm down and focus more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, when you\u2019re <strong>extremely bored<\/strong>, it\u2019s perhaps possible that doodling actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/the-thinking-benefits-of-doodling-2016121510844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keeps your brain on<\/a> and prevents you from turning-off entirely. Therefore, if your topic is super boring, consider doodling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Take your Doodling to the next level<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, it makes sense that just scribbling on paper while listening to a lecture or YouTube video makes sense and is super useful and easy. Just get a piece of paper and scribble on it while listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to take your doodling to the next level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"aligncenter\"><strong>#Studygram!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, go to your Instagram account and search for <strong>#studygram<\/strong>. Studygram is a hashtag that brings together world-class doodlers who take the most beautiful study notes! Look through the inspiring collection of thousands of studygram accounts to get some ideas on how to both take notes and doodle at the exact same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something I love about #studygram is that you\u2019re not just making pointless doodles, you\u2019re actually writing notes and keywords \u2013 you\u2019re just writing them beautifully!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you spend a whole lot of time looking at those keywords, tables and graphs that you\u2019re drawing intricately. Let me tell you: if you spent 5 minutes writing the word \u2018Clavicle\u2019 in beautiful handwritten font, there\u2019s a better chance you\u2019ll recall the word and how to spell it when it\u2019s time to take your test!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s my favorite #studygram accounts to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/esteebeestudies\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@esteebeestudies<\/a>: Something I love about Esther\u2019s studygram account is that she\u2019s very active about engaging with her followers. She\u2019ll chat with them and have regular ask-me-anything sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/janicestudies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@janicestudies<\/a>: Janice\u2019s studygram account also shows how she beautifully sets up her study space, giving you both doodle advice and study space advice. Two-in-one!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meganstudies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@meganstudies<\/a>: Megan\u2019s studygram account uses some beautiful highlighting colours to show how she takes great notes. She\u2019s got over 100,000 followers \u2013 a testament to her great images!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/studytee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@studytee<\/a>: What I love about Therese\u2019s studygram is that she backs it up with awesome YouTube videos that share her tips and tricks for her followers. I\u2019ll leave you with one of her most popular videos on creating beautiful handwriting:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to change and improve your handwriting | studytee\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/apmbOuQWpH8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Study when you\u2019re Fresh.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a long-held belief that studying in the morning is better because your mind is not exhausted. The same goes for eating: study on a full stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, I probably did 80% of my PhD between the hours of 10pm and 2am so this isn\u2019t a totally accurate claim. But as I get older, I definitely find morning time to be the best time for me to concentrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers of children do this too: did you ever wonder why handwriting and mathematics were morning activities and sport was an afternoon activity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is that the more tired we get, the harder it is for our minds to manage cognitive load. This is why it\u2019s not recommended to drive while tired, and why we can have microsleeps unexpectedly when we\u2019re tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, no matter whether you\u2019re a night worker or a morning worker, pay attention to how fresh you are and focus on studying the most difficult (and boring!) concepts when you\u2019re awake and save the easier tasks for when you\u2019re exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bite a Pencil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This sounds ridiculous but bear with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smiling actually changes your mood \u2013 whether it\u2019s a genuine smile or not! Smiling is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/blog\/isnt-what-i-expected\/201208\/try-some-smile-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scientifically proven<\/a> to release endorphins which decrease pain and serotonin which makes you feel good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be the difference between giving up, going to bed and failing the exam, or keeping going for another 10, 15 of 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever noticed that \u2018looking tired\u2019 often means a droopy face, and \u2018looking fresh\u2019 means your face is more in a natural smile mode?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling exhausted and bored, stick a pencil between your teeth like a dog carrying a stick. It\u2019ll force your muscles into a smile and guess what! The endorphins might just start kicking-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Use a Website Blocker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the more boring a topic the harder it is to stay focused. My top tip for staying focused when studying a boring subject is to use a website blocker. They\u2019re free, easy to use, and great little reminders that you should be staying on-focus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point of website blockers is not to force yourself to stop using social media altogether. In fact, for most website blockers it takes about 20 seconds to just turn them off so you can get back to Facebooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the point is to set yourself a little reminder that says: \u201cHey, remember you told yourself you weren\u2019t going to do that?\u201d Usually it\u2019s enough for me to self-correct and get back on topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need to use your app store to find one and install it on your web browser \u2013 nice and simple! Here\u2019s a few good, free ones that you can try out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows users: start with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.focalfilter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FocalFilter<\/a> and see how it goes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This one\u2019s best for people who use Safari, but it\u2019s also available for Chrome: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumblebeesystems.com\/wastenotime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WasteNoTime<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you use Firefox, give <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/leechblock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LeechBlock<\/a> a go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The one I\u2019ve been using lately is &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/block-site-website-blocke\/eiimnmioipafcokbfikbljfdeojpcgbh?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BlockSite for Chrome<\/a>.&nbsp;It\u2019s pretty good and I\u2019m happy with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Use the Pomodoro Technique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This technique has been around for decades. It\u2019s really nice and simple. It\u2019s a simple way to ensure you give yourself brain breaks and then force yourself to focus for a specific period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is set a timer on your phone for a set amount of time: 20, 30 or 40 minutes is a good amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, force yourself to stay focused on task for that set amount of time. Reward yourself after that time period with a brain break before focussing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Really, it\u2019s as simple as this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put away all your distractions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a timer;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Force yourself to focus for that period of time;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the timer goes off, have a brain break for a while;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start all over again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re taking your brain break, I recommend doing something away from the computer and physically active to reset yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And finally &#8230; Here&#8217;s your Key Action Points from this Article!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some subjects are just totally boring and there\u2019s nothing you can do about it. But that shouldn\u2019t stop you from having a go at studying a boring subject. Use some of these 7 awesome strategies to help you get on track, study that boring topic, and reach your goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a summary of the 7 top strategies for studying a boring topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color code your Notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space it Out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doodle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study when you\u2019re Fresh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bite a Pencil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a Website Blocker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the Pomodoro Technique<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go, one more thing: if you liked these <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/how-to-make-studying-fun-2\/\">tips on how to study<\/a> a boring subject, you might like tips to stop procrastinating as well. Have a look at this post \u2013 just click the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/procrastination\/\">11 Scientifically Proven Techniques to Stop Procrastinating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuck studying something totally boring? Here&#8217;s how to study a boring subject. In 7 simple steps you&#8217;ll be on your way to success. 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