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Why Studying Becomes Boring

  • 📚 Studying itself is not an exciting activity, especially compared to others like browsing social media or playing games, which release more dopamine.
  • 🤔 The lack of excitement is due to the low release of dopamine while studying, making it less appealing.
  • 👥 School can also be a reason why studying becomes unenjoyable, making it seem like a chore.

Strategies to Make Studying Fun

  • 🎮 Gamify your studying by applying the concept of reward progression grind (RPG) from video games, where tasks are exchanged for accomplishments and progress.
  • 📈 Create a reward system where studying is incentivized with rewards, balancing work and leisure time, and making studying more enjoyable.

Implementing a Reward System

  • 📝 Define a reward system where a certain amount of study time or tasks completed equals a specific reward, such as video game time.
  • 🕒 Use tools like pomodora timers to track study time and reward yourself after completing a set amount of study sessions.
  • 📊 Consider using apps like Aif Flow to organize your study schedule and rewards.

Additional Tips

  • 📈 Adopt a growth mindset or level mindset, seeing studying as a process of leveling up and improving yourself.
  • 📚 Change your study method to one that accommodates actual learning and is engaging to your brain, making the process of learning fun.
  • 🤝 Remember, the key to enjoying studying is to make it a rewarding and progressive experience.