# Long Hours or Smart Study: What worked?

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**Created:** [April 19, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/long-hours-or-smart-study-what-worked/17402 "2026-04-19T08:35:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![J.Aishwarya11](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/j.aishwarya11/32/3928_2.png) [@J.Aishwarya11](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/J.Aishwarya11)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/long-hours-or-smart-study-what-worked/17402/1 "2026-04-19T08:35:27Z")

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During exams, I used to think that sitting for long hours meant I was preparing well. But honestly, it didn’t always show in my results. That’s when I started wondering-- maybe it’s not just about how long we study, but how we study.

Gradually, I changed my approach. Making _short notes_ and using _sticky notes_ helped me simplify heavy topics. _Mnemonics_ made it easier to remember tricky points, especially during revision. What really helped was _active recall_– trying to remember things on my own instead of just rereading them again and again.

I also found that _explaining topics to friends_ made a big difference. It helped me understand what I actually knew and where I was still confused. And the _pomodoro technique_ kept me focused without feeling too exhausted.

_Even after trying all this, I feel like there’s no single “perfect” method. What works for one person might not work for someone else, and finding what suits you takes time._

So, what do you think matters more during exams-- the number of hours you study, or the way you study?  
_And what has actually worked best for you?_

MBH/PS

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**Author:** ![Pm123](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pm123/32/4299_2.png) [@Pm123](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pm123)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/long-hours-or-smart-study-what-worked/17402/2 "2026-04-23T06:08:17Z")

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Yes. The way you study is important. Smart study worked for me.