Self-expert|Author's blog

2022-09-15 12:00:05 Reward yourself

It would seem that what could be more natural than giving yourself a reward for achieving a goal. In fact, it's not a very reliable method. We work more productively when we are driven by intrinsic motivation. For example, people tend to study harder and do better when they are really interested in a subject and want to excel at it, not when they want to get a good grade and a reward for it.

What to do instead: Look for intrinsic motivation. Think about your values, what's most important to you right now. This will help you prioritize and figure out what skills you need to acquire.

After that, focus on the process, not the end goal. Open / Comment

2022-09-14 18:00:18 I have important news for you

Subscribers, a few days ago I’ve found the channel where you can earn on signals! Winrate 96%

I figured it out in 2 hours and by the evening I earned $800 to the bank already. Checked it personally, everything works like clockwork.

Subscribe to this channel and by the evening you will have another reliable source of income.

Link is here, free spots only 30 Open / Comment

2022-09-14 10:57:18 What types of thinking are there?

To make mental work effective, you need to understand the intricacies of thinking. To create something truly new, you have to organize your thought process.

To be more precise: It is correct to use three types of thinking - divergent, lateral and convergent.

Divergent thinking is the search for solutions beyond the obvious. That is, instead of immediately finding one "right" solution, you offer a huge number of different options.

Convergent thinking is choosing the best solutions from a wide range of options. It complements the other two types of thinking and doesn't allow you to stop at one cool idea if the discussion has just begun.

Lateral thinking is an approach to problem solving in which one looks at a problem from different angles, trying to find the best solution. Open / Comment

2022-09-13 20:56:39 Train your brain

Solving a variety of tasks improves your memory. Crossword puzzles, word games and even mobile brain training apps are suitable.
A group of 42 adults with moderate cognitive impairment improved their memory test scores after four weeks of specialized cell phone games. Another study found that the group that exercised their brains with online programs for 15 minutes five days a week had significantly improved short-term and working memory, concentration and problem-solving skills compared to the control group. Open / Comment

2022-09-12 12:00:13 How to learn a foreign language by devoting 1 hour a day to studying it?

Write essays

A great way to boost your language skills. Write short essays on any topic that concerns you. Start by describing your hobbies, family, friends, favorite movies, or childhood stories. As you write, use a dictionary or online translators to recall forgotten or learn new words.


Listen to audiobooks

Ideal for those who spend a lot of time in transportation or walking to work. You just put earphones in your ears and kill two birds with one stone: not boring and useful. It will help you memorize new words and better perceive fluent English speech by ear. Open / Comment

2022-09-11 14:00:13 How to memorize information better and faster

First, try to frequently recall what you want to remember. For example, if you see someone's face every time and remember that person's name, you will end up remembering it right away.
The second method is the grouping of information. Its essence is that a person may remember a limited number of pieces of information, such as words or numbers, at the same time. If the elements of information is more than this value, then the person forgets it. It turns out that the amount of data we can easily remember is very limited.
But if we group the information together, we can remember much more. Open / Comment

2022-09-10 13:00:07 Some tips for study

Get some sleep. Before preparing, it is better to gain strength, not to watch soap operas all night long. The night before the exam, it is also better not to sit over your books, and get a good night's sleep: sleep helps to consolidate information in the long term memory.

At lunch, eat foods that support brain function. Options include sardines, spinach, and lentils.

The best snack is walnuts. They improve memorization abilities and promote more productive learning. For maximum effect, you need very little, no more than a handful. Open / Comment

2022-09-09 20:30:37 How to diversify your learning?

Use memory games (mnemonics)

This is a method of memorization involving the creation of associations. For example, the phrase "every hunter wants to know where the pheasant sits" helps to remember all the colors of the rainbow. The point is to come up with an association that is easy to remember and will remind you of more complex information. Open / Comment

2022-09-08 12:00:49 Use appropriate techniques. How to understand and memorize new material

There are many techniques to help you understand and remember new material. It is important for everyone to know which techniques are right for them and make their lessons more productive.

Many students are aided in memorizing material by constant self-testing. It is not for nothing that in most textbooks you can find a list of questions after each chapter just for self-testing. Depending on what you are studying, you can make up these questions yourself, or find them on the Internet or in textbooks. Alternatively, you can ask friends or relatives to ask you questions.

Some people also find it helpful to memorize new information by talking out loud. It is not a matter of reading a textbook or an article aloud. After you've studied some material, imagine that you need to tell another person everything you've learned and say it out loud. Open / Comment

2022-09-07 21:00:11 Tips for learning

- To learn the material better, imagine that you will teach it to others so you can memorize more information.

- If you need to write something in a word processor (Word, for example), use the oddest font. According to research, uniqueness can help you remember material better. Open / Comment