How to Study to Avoid Mental Block
A mental block is defined as the failure to continue a train of thought. It is often described as a temporary inability to recall a name or other information. Here are practical tips on avoiding mental block.
- Have a preview of your lesson by reading ahead what your teacher may discuss in the near future.
- As you read you may mark or underline important points.
- Pause for a while and review in your mind, using your own words, what you have understood.
- After reading and understanding the whole chapter/ subject matter, take down notes.
- In your note taking, use some symbols (“retrieval cues) which would help you retrieve of recall what you have studied.
- Review your notes night after night and discuss them with others. You may read other references.
- You may scan your notes the night before the exam, but make sure you get enough sleep of at least 7-8 hours.
- After waking up early in the morning, meditate or have a devotion to pray, looking at the bright side of life. Sing joyfully while taking a shower. Eat a good breakfast with less carbohydrates and more protein.
- Be confident believing that you have done your best and now you are ready for the exam. Never cram. Give your mind enough rest.
- During the test, answer the easy items first and then go back to the difficult ones later. This time you can use your “retrieval cues.”
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