How to Succeed in your Studies: how to become a better student, learn to take notes in class, learning all about the brain, and which one of the five ... is your style to learn fast and effectively.

Book Synopsis: This handbook is a study guide for students who want to learn how to become a better student, and identify ways on how to learn fast and how to study effectively. Learn your own personal study style to learn smart, survive school and succeed! There is no doubt that studying can be difficult at times; it can be hard to sit down and concentrate, and when the pressure is on during exams, or assessment time, you cram as much information in as you can in such a short time. You are left wondering why your brain does not retain the new information, and why your marks are not up to scratch. In turn, you feel discouraged and exhausted to learn. Wondering how you will survive another year of school, or your studies? In this study guide, we address basic skills on how to learn effectively and apply the best study methods. Let's talk all about the brain. Why? Well, it's the most important organ you have, and needed while learning new things. We explore: what happens to the brain when you are learning? How has it evolved for us humans? How do the neural pathways work? And, we look at why muscle memory can be used to your advantage to improve study skills, and how repetition is the key. So, how do you study better? Have you heard of the five learning styles? This study guide delves into the five learning styles: visual, kinesthetics, auditory, verbal and logical – to help you identify how you can study effectively and be a productive student, all according to your style. Learn how to improve your study skills by knowing how you learn best. Learn how to take notes in class: effective note-taking strategies to study smart. We look at five different methodologies in effective note-taking and how to take notes in class, and during your studies. We bring these notetaking strategies back to yourself, the student; we address the best strategies according to your learning style on how to take notes, to study very smart, to therefore retain more information. A 'Study Skill' so vital to learn, to ensure you stay ahead of everyone else. How do you look after yourself during stressful times? In addition, we also look at student self-care; with self-care reminders and tips for you to be successful, to survive the exam times, and not burn out. This handbook study guide can be carried with you through your school years; middle school or college, and beyond. With a handful of tips and tools revealing what you need to know about yourself as a student and your learning style, including note-taking strategies and study skills that can be applied to improve your learning to retain more information, you are on your way to studying success! Read more