I used to think pulling all-nighters showed dedication. I was so wrong. I'd study for hours, sleep three hours, and retain almost nothing.
Then I learned about memory consolidation—your brain actually processes and stores information while you sleep . I started prioritizing 7-8 hours before exams, and my recall improved dramatically. Now I see sleep as part of studying, not separate from it. I study hard, then trust my brain to process overnight. If you're sacrificing sleep to study, you're actually working against yourself. Rest is productive.
Then I learned about memory consolidation—your brain actually processes and stores information while you sleep . I started prioritizing 7-8 hours before exams, and my recall improved dramatically. Now I see sleep as part of studying, not separate from it. I study hard, then trust my brain to process overnight. If you're sacrificing sleep to study, you're actually working against yourself. Rest is productive.