Med Mindset

Romanticizing School: 10 Study Channels To Keep You Motivated Some days you won’t feel motivated to study, even when you seriously need to. Know that it’s ok to feel that way and it’s actually completely normal. However, this is also why friends, cringy motivational speeches, and study channels exist. In today’s digital world there are so many ways that can help you stay motivated if you use these platforms the right way. One of the most effective ways that I like to stay inspired to study is by watching study channels on YouTube. They can be a source of inspiration, motivation, and relaxation depending on how and when you watch them. For instance, they can help you unwind after a long school day or study session and keep you pumped to study some more. In this article I’m going to share some of my favorite study channels that help me stay productive and energized. Whether you are looking for background music/noise, productivity hacks, or motivational advice, these YouTube c...

Staying Organized: Best 5 Planner Apps for Students Staying organized is a crucial skill to maintain in today’s fast paced world. This is especially true for students since they have to keep up with schoolwork, extracurriculars, social life, and personal responsibilities. Luckily, we have technology to help us manage these tasks more efficiently. One of the most effective ways to manage this is by using digital tools, such as apps and websites that can assist you in managing and scheduling your time better. In this post I will be sharing what I think are the top five most effective planner apps that will help you stay organized. These digital assistants will track your deadlines, organize your time, and help manage your workload all in a single app. I’ll talk about the special features of these apps, their main functions and what they're best used for, and what kind of students that particular app is best for. The apps we’ll be exploring today are Todoist, Google Calen...

5 Ways to Improve Focus and Avoid Procrastination As a high school student, it is crucial to focus on your goals and avoid procrastination as much as possible. Challenging the urge to procrastinate can be very difficult and it is a challenge that many of us face. Procrastination can come in many ways and forms, whether it’s not starting a major project until the day before, or just a simple distraction. To overcome this, it is important to develop habits that prevent us from putting tasks off and enhance our focus. In this post I will be sharing what I think are the top five ways to improve focus and avoid procrastination. These five methods are setting clear, achievable goals, limiting digital distractions, practicing mindfulness, removing the idea of perfectionism, and having accountability partners.  Setting Clear, Achievable Goals One of the best ways to improve focus and avoid procrastination is to set clear, achievable goals. This will enable you to ha...

The Impact of Sleep on Academic Performance Sleep is a crucial physiological process that plays different roles in various aspects of our body’s health. Sleep mostly affects cognitive function, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Since students are usually busy trying to balance schoolwork and extracurriculars, they often overlook the importance of sleep. The impact sleep has on academic performances is profound and well-documented. In this post, we will explore the correlation between sleep and how it affects academic performance.  1. The Science Behind Sleep and Learning Deep sleep (slow-wave sleep) and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep are fundamental for processing memories and information. While the brain is in these important stages, it replays and strengthens new memories, combining them into prior comprehension structures. So, during the daytime the brain collects information and when you are asleep, the brain is processing that information. In t...

Study Techniques for Retaining Medical Information Going into the medical field requires the absorption and mastery of a tremendous amount of information. However, there are so many different study techniques in order to do this that it can oftentimes feel overwhelming. If you’re reading this article then you most likely have the same goal as me: you want to be a doctor. In order to do that, taking medical related courses is a must. For instance, I am currently in my highschool’s medical terminology course. Throughout this course, I have experimented with various techniques proven to improve how we efficiently retain complex medical subjects and retain them in our long term memories. I may not have as much experience in using these methods as most people, however, they are backed up by cognitive psychology and neuroscience research, and can significantly change the way you recall medical information.  1. Active Recall Overall, one of the most widely recommended study te...