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Study guides.

Short, practical guides to studying: focus, memory, planning and finals. Most go with a FocusFlow video.

Focus
How to stop checking your phone while studying
Use distance and friction instead of willpower.Read the guide
Memory
Why highlighting fails, and how to take notes you remember
Turn notes into questions and test yourself.Read the guide
Focus
How to clear mental clutter before studying
A 3-minute brain dump before you start.Read the guide
Planning
Why re-reading won’t finish your syllabus
Cover more ground with retrieval, not re-reading.Read the guide
Finals
How to study for finals in a week
A day-by-day plan for the last week before finals.Read the guide
Finals
How to study for multiple exams in the same week
Split your time across several exams without panic.Read the guide
Finals
Does cramming work?
What research says, and how to cram better if you must.Read the guide
Focus
How to stop procrastinating and start studying
Make starting easy: tiny first steps and if-then plans.Read the guide
Study system
Why Exam Marathons Fail
You can fix your study stamina with strategic ninety minute focus shifts.Read the guide