9 Common Study Habits That Quietly Destroy Your Memory

00:01 Highlighting Everything 01:37 Rereading Notes 02:59 Studying for Hours Without Breaks 04:26 Studying Without Testing Yourself 05:41 Last-Minute Cramming 06:50 Copying Notes Word-for-Word 07:54 Studying Alone by Default 09:13 Studying Until It Feels Easy 10:19 Confusing Time With Learning You spend hours studying. You highlight. You reread. You cram. And somehow… nothing sticks. This video breaks down the most common study habits people still trust—despite science showing they don’t work. From highlighting everything to cramming at the last minute, these habits feel productive while quietly sabotaging memory, focus, and exam performance. Using psychology, cognitive science, and real research-backed insights, we expose why your brain lies to you while studying—and how familiarity gets mistaken for learning. If you’ve ever said “I knew this last night” or “I studied so much, why did I blank?”, this video explains exactly why. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about understanding how learning actually works—and why most people were never taught how to study properly. Watch until the end if you want to stop wasting time and start learning smarter. #studytips #studymistakes #learningpsychology #cognitivescience #howtostudy #studyhacks #studentlife #memory #brainpsychology #education #examstress #college #selfimprovement #productivity #neuroscience #ChillHistory #HistoryForSleep #WeirdHistory #TheChillHistorian #RelaxingNarration #StickmanStorytime #ASMRHistory #SlowHistory #BedtimeHistory #CalmContent #HistoryNaps #SmartAndSleepy #QuietHistory #SleepyHistorian #educational #comedy #entertainment #interestingfacts #animatedcomedy #Psychology