Welcome to our Weekly Study Tip post! This week we're all about 'nudges,' or ways to set yourself up for good habits without being forceful.
You can check out our YouTube video for some hints - we hope you find it helpful!
1. What is a nudge?
We usually define the practice of nudging as a way to guide, rather than mandate, our behavior. Simply put, we’re trying to make it easier for us to complete the habits we want to build. It's very important to understand that nudging does not involve force.
2. How does it work?
Simply put, we as humans like the idea of choice, but sometimes it’s also nice to have structure. If there’s an escalator in a store, but also stairs - and an arrow is pointing to the stairs - that’s a nudge.
And more of us will take the stairs.
3. Can you give me some examples?
Task List
Willpower is a muscle that we have to exercise. Future you is more likely to do things that past you already planned. Every evening, make next day’s list of tasks.
CHEM Homework
Want to start every day with some chemistry practice problems? Pull up the website you’ll need for that just before shutting your laptop for the night.
App Help
Is there a studying/flashcard app you use? Move that to the spot where you usually keep your biggest time-wasting app. You’ll instinctively open it all the time. Move that time-wasting app somewhere else on your phone. It'll still be there for you when you decide to give some time to that (which is okay!)
This Week with CNMS Advising:
Monday 4/1
2-3 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM101 focus
3-4 - Clinical Experience Panel with Pre-Health Advising
Tuesday 4/2
11:30-12:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL141 focus
2:30-3:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115)
Wednesday 4/3
11-12 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL142
12-1 - Nudges: a Workshop on Academic Success Strategies
3-4 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM102 focus