How I Study SMARTER, Not HARDER (10 Science-Based Tips)

In this video, Dr. Andrew Huberman shares 10 powerful, science-backed strategies to help students excel academically and optimize their learning. Whether you’re in high school, college, or pursuing lifelong learning, these tips are designed to enhance focus, retention, and overall performance. You’ll discover: 📚 How to structure your study sessions for maximum efficiency ⏰ The best times of day to study for peak brain performance 🧠 Proven techniques to improve memory and recall 🎯 How to manage stress and avoid burnout during exams 💡 The role of sleep, exercise, and nutrition in academic success 00:00 Intro 00:25 Insights from top students 00:57 Scheduling and eliminating distractions 01:32 Time management for study sessions 02:11 Building focus and attention 02:56 Active recall and testing as tools 04:04 Rethinking confidence and study strategies 07:20 Teaching others to enhance learning 08:06 Using gap effects for better retention 09:30 Staying motivated with long-term goals This video is a condensed and highly edited version of the full 102 minute podcast from @HubermanLab. For more information, watch the full episode and following the podcast. Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Speaker: Andrew Huberman YouTube: @HubermanLab Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddq8JIMhz7c&t=1s&pp=ygUqb3B0aW1hbCBwcm90b2NvbCBmb3Igc3R1ZHlpbmcgYW5kIGxlYXJuaW5n Fair Use Disclaimer Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. * We do not own the rights to all content. They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. * We must state that in no way, shape or form are we intending to infringe rights of the copyright holder. Content used is strictly for research and education, all under the Fair Use law. #studytips #studentsuccess #studentmotivation #studymotivation #learningstrategies #effectivestudy #studentsuccess #learninghacks