how to ACTUALLY lock in and study.

I’ve spent the last few semesters failing miserably and failing so much with studying and staying focused. I’d sit down with my books notes etc then 3 minutes later just end up on my phone. But recently I’ve found ways to ACTUALLY study.

Getting started is 90% of the battle.

1. Get started.
   Tell yourself you are going to study for ONLY 5 minutes. This might sound stupid but it works. And START open the book read write a sentence whatever. Once you started the friction usually is gone, your brain enters flow state and just keeps going. (needs step 2)

2. Stare at a wall.
   if you scroll TikTok right before studying, your brain is obviously going to be fried flooded with dopamine. And studying a “boring” textbook right after feels impossible. Do nothing for 10 minutes before you start. Be bored. Resets your baseline.

3. Clear your digital space or optimize it for success.
   Put the phone in another room. If you need your computer use website blockers. Delete distracting aps. Optimize your phone for success. Get an ap that blocks distracting apps until you’ve studied. And only way to unlock the aps is by studying your own material. I do 10 flashcards completed= 20 minutes of screen time(I use Quizlocky-Study Ap Blocker) Because it’s made for studying but you can use opal, one sec whatever screentime blocker you prefer.

4. Environment

NEVER study where you sleep or play games. Your brain and body associates those places with relaxation/fun time. Not hard job.
Go to a library och quiet cafe. The psychology shift of being in a study place makes a MASSIVE difference.