Here are my daily study routine.

Weekdays:

30 minutes — flashcards (AM)

60 minutes — read (AM)

60 minutes — study online learning (lunch break)

30 minutes — review (PM)

Weekends:

60 minutes — read (AM)

30 minutes — review last week flashcards (AM)

60 minutes — prepare for new flashcards for the coming week

60 minutes — study online learning

The 4th week of the month:

120 minutes — monthly review (paper based)

The learning tools:

My Anki App from June 2020
  1. Flashcards — Anki App: An app that lets me make or download flashcards with text and images. It’s free, backs up automatically, and syncs to all my devices.
  2. Read — Kindle and Goodreads: I use a Kindle to read multiple books without carrying them around. It saves pages and lets me send notes and highlights to my private email. Goodreads is an app I use to keep track of what books I’ve read or want to read.
  3. Write — Paper notes, sticky notes: I prefer paper notes and sticky notes over digital tools because writing by hand can improve learning, creativity, and productivity.
  4. Online notes — Google Docs and Dropbox: I use these tools to store and share notes and documents online. I can access them from any device with an internet connection and collaborate with others in real-time.

How to Make Daily Progress?

“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.” ― Anthony Robbins

Start with small steps — no more than 10 minutes — and don’t be too hard on yourself.

Remember that progress, not perfection, is key to creating a more positive attitude and motivation. When it comes to creating your own study routine, you don’t need fancy applications or tools.

Prioritize the action itself instead of finding the most optimal tools for studying. An easy way to keep your studying consistent is to set up “if-then” statements: If you find yourself aimlessly scrolling on your phone, replace that with a flashcard app. If you are on the bus, pick up your reading material instead.

What if I can’t do it today?

Regret is not something I strongly identify with in my life. Each day presents an opportunity to learn, not only through textbooks but also through personal interactions and life experiences. It is this consistent cycle of learning that truly defines my everyday routine.

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