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Learning through osmosis

February 10th, 2010 at 03:37 am

I finally reached a point where I was NOT learning anything else on governmental or not-for-profit accounting, so I resorted to my fail-proof method of studying... napping while listening to the lectures.

I don't quite know WHY it works, but it does. I don't really fall asleep, but I think its a form of self-induced hypnosis and the results speak for themselves.

Prior to the "nap" - I scored a 55% on governmental accounting

After the "nap" - I scored an 84% and "knowing" which one was the right answer almost seemed intuitive

I think this method works through in two ways:

1) It allows my brain to rest while my body still takes in the information. Ever fall asleep with the TV on and dream about what's on TV? Yes, that's what I do - CONSTANTLY

2) It keeps me from over-thinking while I'm "learning". With my eyes closed, focused on relaxing & taking in my surroundings (including what I'm listening to on the lectures) I'm able to take the information in without second guessing myself or over-thinking the situation.

Definitely an unconventional way to learn but something that has been a critical study habit of mine. In fact, I used it when studying for my controllership class. I had recorded the lectures on my Livescribe pen & when my mind had turned to mush on variances - I plugged the headphones in and fell asleep to the lecture.

Now, if only it wasn't insulting to fall asleep during a meeting/lecture in person. LOL I'd have a hard time explaining to someone THEN "No, No, I retain all the information better this way"

But of course, I only recommend this if you find your brain turning to mush, you're over-thinking the situation, and your mind just needs to rest but you still need to study.

2 Responses to “Learning through osmosis”

  1. minnie1928 Says:
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    This is BRILLIANT!!! I'll have to try this on my next test!

  2. creditcardfree Says:
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    I have never tried this myself, but it doesn't surprise me. I'm glad it is working for you!

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