Three study blocks that got me through finals
Published on November 7, 2025 • 1 min read
Three study blocks that got me through finals. For students: one block, one outcome.
Three study blocks that got me through finals
The Challenge
Pick one rule and follow it for five weekdays. The rule: one focus block per day at the same time, with distractions blocked. One outcome written before you start. No email or feeds until the block ends.
How to Do It
- Choose your window. Same time every day (e.g. first 90 minutes of work).
- Block distractions. Use a site or app blocker so your usual triggers are off during that window.
- One outcome. Each morning (or the night before), write the single thing you want done by the end of the block.
Success Looks Like
You finish the block without checking email or social. You either complete the outcome or have a clear next step. You repeat the same block the next day. Five days in a row.
Try This
Pick one day this week. Apply the rule above. One block, one outcome.
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