If you asked straight-A students for learning and research advice, what would they say? We'll share their academic performance secrets and research tips with you in this post. 

Warm up your mind

Warming up your brain is similar to warming up your muscles before you exercise. Before learning, read a magazine or something light. You may also go through the content that was previously taught and see if it makes more sense. This study tip kills two birds with one stone: it warms up your brain while you review the material.

Stress Reduction

Do whatever works for you: meditate, go out, watch a movie, and bake cookies. When you're depressed, it's difficult to make short-term memories and convert them to long-term memories. Stress, in other words, alters learning and memory processes. As a result, do everything you can to reduce it.

Set Objectives

Setting small goals rather than big ones will help you avoid procrastination and stay motivated. Instead of setting a target of completing a chapter in three hours, set a goal of reading and summarising a single page in twenty minutes. This study tip can seem insignificant, but it is extremely effective.

Consume nutritious foods

Another often-overlooked research tip that is extremely important! Limit high-fat, large portions that cause drowsiness. Instead, for brain wellbeing, eat foods high in B vitamins, Omega 3 fatty acids, and essential minerals (Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Iodine, and Potassium). 

Make use of productivity software

Apps for productivity serve a variety of purposes. They allow you to:

• Plan your day, week, and month.
• Keep track of your time.
• Make a list of things to do.
• Organize the workload.
• Take down some notes.
• Add pictures and videos to your tasks.
• Make a list of reminders.
• Set timers if appropriate.

Both of these things will assist you in staying on track.

Make a plan

Make a customized research plan; it will save you a lot of time and effort. Make sure you include "You" in your strategy. Make time to socialise and spend time with your family and friends. Plan your study hours on a weekly basis and use your time wisely. Keep track of your progress at the end of each week to get an accurate picture of where you are.

Determine when you're at your best

You've already heard of night owls and early birds, right? Experiment if you're not sure which category you belong to. Track the most productive hours over the course of a month in a report, by asking others, or by using productivity apps.

Keep disturbances to a minimum

You may already be aware of this study tip, but do you pay attention to it as much as you should? Remove all electronic devices from the room and seek out a quiet spot. When reading, use a pen or your finger as a reference. This allows you to focus for longer periods of time and daydream less. When an idea comes to you in the middle of something, write it down on paper and come back to it later. Remove some background noise or reduce it with earplugs.

Simplify to make it easier to comprehend

Never memorize knowledge without first comprehending it. Make simplified notes on the contents of your textbooks so that you can study them later. Write down your notes, say them out loud while walking (weird research tip, huh? ), imagine them, hear them, and seek help if you don't understand anything.

Make it enjoyable

Some school subjects can be tedious and uninteresting, but if you persuade yourself that the topic is pleasant and interesting, you will have a far easier time remembering the details. If you're bored in physics class, for example, try to grow an interest in the subject. Look for practical applications of physics laws. Make your notes pleasing to the eye. 

Self-assessment

Most students, sadly, overlook this crucial study tip. If you're studying for an exam, use a test practice book and give yourself an exam under exam conditions. If not, ask yourself a few questions about the topic you learned and try to answer them without consulting a textbook. 

Make a list of everything

So, you paid attention in class, took a few notes, and now you're ready for the test, right? Unfortunately, for the majority of people, this does not work. Use a pen to write down your notes on a different sheet so you can review them later. You push the brain to encode the information in your long-term memory by using this study tip. That is to say, writing things down helps you remember them later. 

Give yourself a treat

To keep motivated, give yourself small rewards along the way (for example, a gummy bear after each page) and one at the end of the day.

We hope that these study and learning tips have given you the clarity, inspiration, and focus you need to ace your exams.