Studying doesn’t have to feel like a slog. The truth is: your brain isn’t built to drag through hours of tedium—it responds best to pattern, reward and rhythm. By shifting how you approach study time, you can turn it from duty into something your brain actually enjoys. Here are five simple, smart ways to do it. Try one today and see how your focus follows. 1. Study in Short Bursts, Not Endless Sessions    Forget the idea that you must sit for three hours straight. Cognitive science  shows our attention drops significantly after about 25–30 minutes. So use the Pomodoro Technique : study for 25 minutes, take a 5‑minute break; after four rounds, give yourself a longer break (15–20 minutes). That rhythm gives your brain permission to reset—and makes that “next block” easier to start.  2. Turn Learning into a Game The brain loves victory—even tiny ones. Set fun micro‑challenges: finish chapter one in 20 minutes, get 10 questions right in a row, or beat yesterday’s time. E...
In response to viral misinformation, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially refuted claims circulating online that suggest candidates sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will no longer be allowed to choose their subjects.  Fake News Alert: WAEC Clarifies Its Position Earlier this week, social media platforms were flooded with rumors that WAEC had scrapped the freedom for candidates to select subjects of their choice for the 2026 exam. However, the examination body, in a statement released by its Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, labeled the claims as entirely false and misleading. According to Adesina, the false post was not only outdated but also fabricated to create confusion among students, parents, and educators.  Subject Selection for WASSCE Remains Unchanged WAEC reassures students and stakeholders that there has been no change to the subject selection policy for the 2026 WASSCE. Candidates will...