Embracing Smart Study Strategies

As an undergrad with no clear life goal, I've always struggled with studying,

mostly because I love to procrastinate. This week's material gave me simple answers about why I get

stuck. I learned my brain has two main gears: Focused (for things I know) and Diffuse

(for new ideas). I used to try solving hard, new problems only by forcing the Focused

gear, which is like running into a wall. I realized I need to embrace the Diffuse

Mode—stepping away, walking, or showering—to let my brain work on things in the

background. My breaks are actually necessary processing time, not just me avoiding

work. This insight helps me tackle my biggest enemy: procrastination. When a task looks