Study Smarter: Active Recall Works

“If you think you’re bad at studying, listen to this.” You’re not lazy. You’re not dumb.

You’re just using study methods that feel productive but don’t actually work.

For example — rereading notes. Your brain recognizes the words, so it feels familiar,

but familiarity is not memory. That’s why you blank out during exams. Instead,

close the notes and ask yourself questions. Explain the topic out loud like you’re

teaching someone who’s never seen it before. If you get stuck, that’s where learning

actually happens. Studying isn’t about feeling confident while studying. It’s about being

confident during the exam.