medics, how do u guys motivate yourself to do anki

I am a first year medical student trying to do anki over Christmas Break because:
1) I am behind
2) I don't want all the pressure when exams come in feb + june
3) I don't celebrate Christmas.

I can motivate myself enough to do 75 flashcards (including reviews) in 30 minutes everyday but I have 2000 to go through over 20 days so I need to ramp it up.
Any advice on how to make Anki a little bit more fun ?
Any add-ons, time keeping startegies, or simply motivational tricks very welcome !
Thanks ♥

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by wilderose

I am a first year medical student trying to do anki over Christmas Break because:
1) I am behind
2) I don't want all the pressure when exams come in feb + june
3) I don't celebrate Christmas.
I can motivate myself enough to do 75 flashcards (including reviews) in 30 minutes everyday but I have 2000 to go through over 20 days so I need to ramp it up.
Any advice on how to make Anki a little bit more fun ?
Any add-ons, time keeping startegies, or simply motivational tricks very welcome !
Thanks ♥

Hi,

While I’m not a medical student, I’d recommend breaking your Anki sessions into smaller, more manageable chunks and setting mini-goals for each session. You could try using the Pomodoro method, doing 25 minute intervals separated by short 5 minute breaks, with a longer break after every four Pomodoros to make it feel less overwhelming. You can also reward yourself daily after completing your sessions to stay motivated.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Tayba
Student Rep

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