You can learn to study: 8 essential tips for good results!

We all know it, those moments of stress and tension before an exam period or test week. One person has been sweating and toiling over the textbooks for weeks in advance, the other postpones it until the very last moment to get through a few more nights. Everyone has his or her own study methods. Still, there are some tips for good study methods and concentration that work for just about everyone. Curious? Read on quick!

Tip 1:
'Organize' yourself. Good organization is half the battle! By this we mean: make a clear time schedule (also to repeat the material), create your ideal study environment and, if necessary, make arrangements with people to study or spar together. Make sure you have all books, syllabuses and other materials at your fingertips in good time. This way you avoid unnecessary last-minute moments of stress.

Tip 2:
Find out which method suits you best. Do you have a visual or photographic memory or are you more of an auditory person? In the latter case, you may remember the material better by saying it out loud and recording/playing it back. With a visual memory you can use illustrations, graphs, mind maps, etc.

Tip 3:
Practice with old exams. You can get so much useful information from this! Sometimes exam questions even come back literally. It mainly gives you insight into what the emphasis is on and which parts of the teaching material are important. Also look carefully at the question. Are they multiple choice questions? Or are they open questions or exercises? Always good to be prepared for that.

Tip 4:
Do you come across notes or teaching material that you do not understand? Then you can ask for help from fellow students. You can also do your own research, of course. Did you know that there are many YouTube videos where learning material is explained in a very clear and sometimes creative way? Chances are you will understand after that!

Tip 5:
Increase your focus. You can learn to study, but you can also concentrate! Learn at your own pace. Are you a morning or evening person? Then plan your day wisely. At less alert moments, it is smart to relax, eat or exercise, for example. So you can focus on your studies afterwards. Also ensure a quiet study environment with as few distractions as possible. So get rid of that smartphone. Or put it on airplane mode for at least an hour so you won't be disturbed by texting or calling friends...

Tip 6:
Get enough quality sleep and relaxation. Sleep is invaluable during exams and tests. It may be 'necessary' to blast all night before the exam, but in most cases this is not wise. Your brain processes the material during certain phases of your sleep. This is necessary for remembering information. If you don't go through those sleep cycles or not completely, you miss that. In addition, a lack of sleep can also cause a greatly reduced ability to concentrate. Road focus. So give yourself a good night's sleep!

Tip 7:
Think about your healthy lifestyle! The saying goes: a healthy mind in a healthy body. It may be tempting to throw a ready meal in the microwave because you want to spend your time studying. However, that is not recommended. Choose healthy food! A healthy and varied diet has so much influence on your body, mind and energy. Don't forget to (keep) moving. Whether it's exercise for relaxation (an evening walk for example) or really sweating in the gym. Exercise or sports has positive effects on your brain.

Exam? Get your lifestyle and brain in top shape!

Tip 8:

Get your brain in top shape! This works wonders. Did you know that certain nutrients can help you extra during this period? You can get it from food or supplements. Golden Naturals has several products that can support your cognitive functions and help you maintain your mental health. Here they are:

  • Ginkgo Biloba Gold is a highly concentrated Ginkgo biloba 1 extract combined with phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine. This combination ensures optimal absorption and a greatly improved bioavailability. Ginkgo biloba supports cognitive functions, such as memory 1* , concentration 1* and learning performance 1*.
  • GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an important body substance of the human brain: a neurotransmitter that regulates the traffic between nerve cells in the brain. Zinc and thiamine (vitamin B1) have been added to Golden Naturals GABA 1000 mg. Thiamine is important for the synthesis of acetylcholine and contributes to normal psychological functioning. In addition, it is good for the mood and the ability to concentrate and important for the nervous system. Zinc is also good for concentration and contributes to normal resistance to stress.
  • Thanks to passion flower and hawthorn, Stress & Tension Support is an ideal natural tranquilizer. Rose root also ensures that you are less sensitive to stress. Magnesium relaxes the muscles and helps with fatigue. Added bioactive B vitamins, GABA and various amino acids complete this product.
  • Golden Naturals has various fish oil and krill oil products with a high dose of the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. DHA and EPA have a beneficial effect on the heart and DHA is also good for vision and the brain. These beneficial effects are obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA.

In short: get your lifestyle and brain in top shape with good, healthy food, possibly supplemented with useful supplements from Golden Naturals. Then it will be fine! Go for it!