Shades of Aces

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Shades of AcesBy JAMAICA LOUISE MACALINO

Ever wonder how your mind works when you are thinking? Or already know how it works and

even acing your exams in nervous system but still gives you wonder how information retains in your

mind and how exams seems to be a lot easier when you study? Our brain and how we think differs us

from all creatures here on earth making us on the top most of the animal kingdom. Well before we go

further and discuss the nervous system and the kingdom animalia let us now go for the main reason this

article is written for.

Stressors of the everyday life such as case presentations, thesis, upcoming tests and final

examinations cause us the inability to concentrate on our work. Due to many stressors we meet each

day we thought that cramming will be the only way to surpass these challenges. Cramming, from an

online dictionary as stated is to push, squeeze, or press into an insufficient space. Like what we always

do, we squeeze gazillion information in our little mind in a very limited time. This causes the brain not to

remember some of the things we study, sometimes causes us to fail. Isnt it great? This article is freshlymade for you dear reader. These are some of the steps that you may follow. Remember these are just

suggestions! :)

TIME MANAGEMENT. Yes, managing time is the first on our list. Time management is the key! How

come? Prioritizing your time and schedule really do wonders. 24 hours a day may seem so long but for

others it might not be enough. Save time each day for studying because it will enhance your brain for

transferring and remembering certain information that you have read. Cramming is never reliable, it

may help you now but it wont settle in your memory for long thus not intended for future use.

Prioritization is one of the objectives in making NCPs, because we prioritizes what needs to be settled

and resolved now to prevent complications, if not future problems may arise.

LETS TAKE A BREAK. Remember it takes time for our brain to form new long term memories and needs

rest once in a while. Take 5-10 minutes of break when studying to make your blood flowing and keep

you alert. Did you notice that when and you have a long lecture in school, the teacher calls for a break

once in a while? Too much information can cause memory overload like our USBs. Take time to relax,

eat something, listen to music, freshen up and even check your crushs status updates. You can also take

power naps; it will keep your mind going and keep you well rested while you study.

THATS MY SPOT. Finding a good spot is something that should be quiet and distant to distractions

where you feel relatively comfortable but not that comfortable that you risk falling asleep. Remember, a

bed is not a good place to study mostly when you are tired because you might snooze instead. Somepeople may prefer silence but some studies whenever theres music. If you belong to latter group you

may want to listen to instrumental music and to music you are familiar with because this enhances your

brain to retain information well and is not something bound to distract you.

CLEAR YOUR MIND. Have it ever occur to you, when you were thinking of something while you were

reading you unconsciously read the paragraph again and again and still not understand a word from it?


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You have to clear your mind from worries, stressors, pressure, everything! This will help you focus all

your thoughts on studying instead of over thinking. If you have a lot on your mind, take a piece of paper

then write all of the things that you are thinking about, crumple the paper and throw it in a trash bin.

This signifies that you are setting aside the things you are thinking and letting your mind be free from it.

MEMORIZE YOUR FACTS. Every new facts gain should not be memorized as well as the old one.Memorizing by the heart doesnt mean that you have to know everything by word rather you must

understand what you have studied. New information is acquired much more easily when you can relate

it to old information that you already have gained knowledge of.

LEARNING YOUR STUDY STYLE. There are various study styles out there; you only need to find what fits

you, your personality, your time and your energy. Studying will be easier if you develop not only your

study habits but also the method you need to ace those exams. Lets take a peek on some learning style

and you might find what matches you.

REWRITING NOTES. Some finds it very useful when they rewrite their notes. You may say that it is verytime consuming but it will help you rearrange your notes for better understanding. Rewriting also

enhances the ability to remember the notes that you have written and also the spelling of some

strange words. If you are studying the anatomy of the human body, you may draw it several times

until you master its different parts. Keep in mind, Repetition is the mother of skill.

HIGHLIGHTING. Highlighters are for underlining the most important facts of the material that you arereading so that it can be easily identified when you are reviewing. This is very helpful for people with

visual learning style. You may also write additional notes on the edges of the book or use sticky notes

instead if the book you are using were borrowed from the library or from someone you know.

RECITE OUT LOUD. It also helps when reciting the things you are studying aloud (and for some itincludes actions) because it involves participation of more senses like the sense of sight and hearing.

Pretending that you are a teacher and you are trying to teach the lesson to someone who doesnt

know the topic will make it easier. It will boost your confidence on yourself as well.

FLASH THOSE CARDS. With the use of index cards write different words that you have came a crossedor write questions that you need to answer. For example the word Diabetes Mellitus, you may trace

the pathophysiology on how a person can have this disease, its meaning, the causes, risk factors and

nursing managements. You may also relate it to another topic and be surprised of how well you know

the lesson.

DYNAMIC MNEMONICS. Do you know what mnemonics are? This are learning device that helps ourbrain to retain the information we need. Have you been familiar with Oh, Oh, To Touch And Feel Very

Good Velvet, Ah Heaven? This is a sample of a mnemonics Ive used couple of times when studyingthe Cranial Nerves. Roy G. Biv is also a sample pertaining to the colors of the rainbow such as Red,

Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet. Creating acronyms and acrostics will help complex

information to be remembered easier resulting to studying made so much better.

GROUP AFFORT. Being with group of friends not only helps but can also be enjoyable. Each one canshare what he knows and that may save time and effort for everyone. If someone has a vague topic in


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mind, he can ask around for an explanation or clarifications. Turning a study session into a quiz bee

can be a lot a fun, where everyone can join and learn from it as well.

When all else fail, remember to look up and say a prayer. Prayers can move mountain but prayers

without work is well the other way around. Asking for divine intervention is a sure way that never fails;

just remember to spice it up with a lot of effort and hard work and youre good to go. :)

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Study

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