Learning How to Learn - Week 1

Focused versus Diffuse Thinking

• You can be in either one of the thinking modes but not both.
• Sleeping helps your brain form new neural patterns.
• Use spaced repetition, say, practice small parts every other day.
• Pomodoro Technique lets you switch back and forth between focused and diffuse thinking.
• Also use Pomodoro Technique to mitigate procrastination.
• Example of Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of dashing, then 5 minutes of relaxing, and then repeat this cycle.