Here are some characteristics of a person who is likely to be successful in learning:
- highly optimistic
- sleeps well
- knowledge hungry
- stress-tolerant
- energetic, but able to slow down at the time of learning
Here are some unfortunate characteristics that do not correlate well with the ability to study effectively:
- prone to depression or mood swings
- problems with sleep (esp. insomnia)
- high levels of stress
- hyperactive and unfocused
- low stress tolerance (smokers, abusers of mood altering substances, drinkers, etc.)
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Good sleep, good learning, good life | SuperMemo.comrill Mitler, PhD) I have studied student personalities among users of SuperMemo for over twenty years now. There are a couple of determinants that make a good, efficient and persistent student. <span>Here are some characteristics of a person who is likely to be successful in learning: highly optimistic sleeps well knowledge hungry stress-tolerant energetic, but able to slow down at the time of learning Here are some unfortunate characteristics that do not correlate well with the ability to study effectively: prone to depression or mood swings problems with sleep (esp. insomnia) high levels of stress hyperactive and unfocused low stress tolerance (smokers, abusers of mood altering substances, drinkers, etc.) Sleeping well appears to be one of the most important factors underlying success in learning! Why do we sleep? For many years, the physiological function of sleep has not been clear. In Summary
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