The Top Study Habits to Improve Learning | Dr. Andrew Huberman

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Crazy how most people think learning is about rereading notes when the real test is whether you can explain it simply without looking anything up

But it's better for me study by intervals than fixed schedule

How many subjects should you study per day if you have several courses/how long per subject? What’s the best way to structure your time?

this dude just unlocked a whole new level of storytelling with the editing 😭🔥

I know that this is particularly geared towards college students. However, as a middle school teacher, I wonder how this would relate to younger students and how best practices for 12-18 year olds might change. I would be very interested to hear your thoughts…..

That's Me haha😁

I'm curious about the long-term sustainability of this Study Habits. Has there been any data on year-over-year adherence?”

Clear ideas for concentrate

watch one
do one
teach one

Thank you.
it was one of the most vital lessons I needed to learn.

Here in India, and China students study atleast 12 hrs for competitive exams

I obtained my BA in Psychology cum laude while working full-time and parenting and being a wife(and tutoring for an hour after my day job)

Tips I can share:
1. Set a routine and block time
2. Eliminate big household chores like laundry by doing them during the week so that you can have more time on the weekend to catch up on studyng and REST.
3. Meal prep to eliminate cooking time during the week(gives you more time in the night to study and still get enough sleep)
4. I always took 10min naps before my study time on week days and divided my study sessions into 20min with rewarding 5min breaks in between. Helps me study effectively for longer.
5. I had complete rest days and dedicated time to be with family so that I stay in touch and it helps with relaxing you so your mind get a break from the sleep.

Eat well. Avoid energy boosters. I play games when resting or spend time in nature with my family or watch shows I love. It helps to keep the balance.

NB! This worked for me because I understood the type of learner I am and my capacity. I'm naturally self-study kind of person. Went to a trading university(got an Analytical Chemistry Diploma) before obtaining my BA and I struggled. I cannot focus in classas I easily get distracted by visual input😂 so I literally waste time.

Yes, studying in chunks (like 25-minute focused sessions with short breaks) is generally very good for overall learning — especially for retention, focus, and avoiding burnout.

But it doesn't work equally well for every type of task, like deep reading of a chapter or practicing maths🤔

Discipline

Wow nice one

It is a fantastic podcast

Excellent!

the problem is when you can learn very fast but you do nothing with it

This is teaching at its finest!

I like the point that we can train our brains to get accustomed to focusing at particular times of the day.

Effort is the cornerstone of learning.

Thank you for this enlightening episode, Dr. Huberman! The strategies you discussed, especially the importance of structuring our days and understanding the value of intrinsic motivation, are crucial for anyone looking to improve their learning efficiency. As a solopreneur, I appreciate the reminder that studying can be both a skill and a joy. I’m already thinking of how to implement these habits into my routine to maximize productivity and align my learning with my core values!

1. Have a schedule ( No distractions)
2. Motivation (Long term- how it'll affect me and my family.
3. Teach someone to better understanding
4. Revise just after, what did you learn
5. What feels most challenging who is most effective( active recall, pyqs)

I am a math teacher. If you need lessons, contact me.

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As a 68 year old lifelong learner and one who received a dental degree if you want to true learn something the trick is know what you need to know. That starts with writing it down if it’s something you didn’t already know and repeatedly asking yourself later. Do chunks of information then bigger chunks. How you write it down on the page helps. You will use visual order and position to help. At least this works for me when I listen and learn even from this podcast. Takes discipline but it’s just something that works. 😊

Some will argue that micro-studying is just as effective.

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I am preparing for Ielts.
These study habits really helps me with my ielts preparation.

In the seventies I invented a method that worked very well (in physics, but perhaps in any other subject). In the first half of a notebook I formulated every important fact in the curriculum as questions, numbered 1,2,3... In the second half I wrote the answers, numbered correspondingly. Then I kept going through the questions countless times, answering them and comparing with the written solutions until I knew I had everything in place. If a few questions were more difficult than the others I marked them with an asterisk and repeated those more frequently. And it felt good showing up at exams, knowing that I knew "everything".
Today people might prefer to do it digitally, but I think writing by hand is helpful for remembering.
Repetitio mater studiorum est.

I respect the advice of all YouTubers out there, but you guys never consider adults with 15-plus credits when making these videos. Full-time worker, full-time student, with responsibility 😮 How should we learn?

HIT for studying

I tracked my focus for like 2 weeks because I kept feeling like I was "studying" for hours but retaining nothing. Turns out I don't actually lose focus from getting distracted - I lose it like 5-10 minutes before I even notice I'm drifting. I'll still be reading words but my brain checked out already. If I catch that moment and just walk around for 3 minutes I can go another hour easy. But if I try to push through it the whole session is basically toast. That's why for me focus is less about discipline and more about knowing when to step away a bit, then come back.

Thank you Mr doctor

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I would study after class. I would relisten to lecture i recorded. I write take notes to draw out concepts n facts. I would go to sleep and wake up early to restudy. By morning my brain has organized facts and concepts.

I also noticed im sleepy wt 3 pm so im glad i recorded the lectures.

It is a privilege i had to have time and isolation like this. I recognize my parents supported me and i have no children no caregiving to do majorly

That is like medical or nurse school.

I’m studying skills for work so basically i learn by myself, i don’t have any company to teach peers so how can i improve this part?

As a student diagnosed with PTSD,Bipolar 2 and GAD any recommendation from you guys how to effectively focus studying with this mental illness.I highly appreciate your help..thank you

Good information