13 Tips To Learn Anything Better and Faster

Learning is the foundation for personal growth, and it’s an essential habit that you should invest in to improve in every part of your life. If you lead a busy life, you may be wondering how one can learn at the same time? Fortunately, various studies conducted have shown that an individual can maximise and improve the way they engage in their learning habits.

If you want to become a fast learner, here are 13 tips you can adopt and speed up your learning process.

1. Connecting with existing knowledge

Once a person starts learning something new, they have some prior knowledge about the topic. It would help to understand the subject matter better as it embeds the learning within the existing framework of knowledge. It helps in improving the recall speed and allows a person to learn the subject easier. That being said, when a person would like to learn something completely new, then they will have to explore it with a blank slate.

2. Utilising multiple media

The digital age has made it very simple to gather information about almost anything. You have access to different formats all within your grasp. It has been found that individuals who use multiple mediums to understand any subject will retain it afresh for a longer. When an individual reads about something, then listens to a podcast about it, and watches a video, all their senses and brain work together to facilitate understanding. Instead of being the one to find the various content forms yourself, you might enlist the help of a digital learning platform like our necole to make life easier for yourself.

3. Look for the easiest route

Most people tend to complain they easily forget the necessary information after learning something new. Therefore, it is essential to sort all the important information in a mnemonic device similar to a short rhyme or acronym. If possible, all the accessible information can be condensed into a graphic which is easier to memorise. Visualisation of any information is always easier for people to study and remember. 

4. Don’t be afraid of failures

A person that tries to solve a problem without any external assistance generally has higher failure rates. But in the long term, that individual can show great improvement and come up with useful ideas that project a fresh perspective. This shows that anyone should not be afraid of failures. Despite being a cliche thing, it remains true that failure is the pillar of success.

5. Develop metacognition

Referred to as ‘thinking about thinking’. In simpler terms, it is not only concerned with understanding but also about how you understand it. Learn to question your first impression about the subject and try to assess what you are learning is accurate or not. This is to ensure it’s a reflection of the present knowledge and shows the key areas where you would be required to make the adjustments.

6. Search for the right environment

The proper surroundings have a significant impact on the learning process. It would help positively in the learning process. In general, the ambience needs to be quiet. But the learner can add or choose anything that suits the environment. Though every person is supposed to pick a comfortable learning place, it’s best to avoid the bed. Any location where your concentration could not be disturbed can be a suitable place to learn new things.

7. Get a companion

Learning anything can be a challenging task when an individual attempts to finish it all alone. Therefore, it’s always better to learn something new together in a group. If it’s not feasible, you can try looking up one of your friends to accompany you with the task. Having a companion can increase your force and helps to maintain accountability.

8. Get entertained

It is essential to allocate time for relaxation during the learning process to avoid potential burnout. It is also better to spend the time with some entertainment or things that give you joy. Based on preferences, certain people choose to spend their time with their friends while some just like to spend time alone.

9. Assess your motivation

An individual pickups a new skill through their passion or from their desire. So, before working on the task it is critical to ask yourself “Why am I learning this? And “What significance does it have?”. People always learn better when the information or skills has a certain usefulness to them. Any skill that you decide to learn must interest and excite you or you won’t have any motivation throughout the learning process.

10. Establish your agenda

Every individual needs to establish a definite and realistic goals in life. The word realistic symbolises some achievable targets that the individual is looking to achieve. Anyone who wants to learn anything must do so with proper planning. You should plan your time by including breaks in the schedule. The relaxation time can create a 'spacing effect' which is important and known to improve a person’s memory as well as learning capabilities.

11. Practice Meditation

If you are struggling with anxiety and stress, practising meditation can be useful to ensure you do not underperform. Meditation will improve your concentration and discipline which helps to reduce errors in cognition and perception.

12. Consume polyunsaturated fatty acids

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids(PUFAs) especially on Omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain functions. These types of fatty acids can help in enzyme production and enhance metabolism. Through regular intake will make a person’s memory core of the brain stronger. Moreover, they are also effective against all developmental disorders.

13. Exercise regularly

Maintaining a healthy body can help a person to remember and memorise various skills rapidly. Spending time on regular exercises, lifting weights or a jog provides immense physical benefits as well. It also helps to enhance the learning capabilities of a person. 

Before you go, check out this video on an interview with Karl Mehta, as he shares his insights on knowledge and learning!

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