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How to Learn Smarter, Not Harder — Insights from Barbara Oakley

Barbara Oakley, engineering professor and co-teacher of one of the world’s most popular online courses, Learning How to Learn, shares powerful tips that can transform the way we study and work. Here are the essentials:
Two Ways of Thinking
Your brain has a focused mode (deep concentration) and a diffuse mode (relaxed, big-picture thinking). Switching between them helps you solve problems and understand more deeply. Stuck? Take a break or go for a walk.
Beat Procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique
Work in short, focused bursts (about 25 minutes), then rest briefly. Focus on the process, not the pressure of “finishing everything.”
Sleep Matters
While you sleep, your brain strengthens connections and clears away waste. Good rest = stronger memory and clearer thinking.
Move Your Body
Exercise — even something as simple as walking — boosts your brain’s health and supports learning.
Practice, Repeat, and Space It Out
Repetition helps ideas move from short-term to long-term memory. Spaced practice (studying a little over time) works far better than cramming.
Build Chunks of Knowledge
When you connect small pieces of information into bigger patterns (called “chunks”), you can recall and use them more easily.
Test Yourself
Don’t just reread notes. Actively recall the material — explain it out loud or try problems again. This strengthens memory far more than passive review.
Passion with Perspective
Follow your passions, but also broaden them. Exploring beyond your favorite subject can spark creativity and give you new ways to learn.
Learning isn’t about working longer hours — it’s about working smarter. With the right habits, anyone can become a better learner.

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