7 Genius Brain Hacks That Instantly Boost Brain Power

Come on sometimes just ain't in the deck to learn. You're slumped over your desk, papers covering everything, coffee mug in front of you, staring at a page that just can't seem to hook you. We've all been there. That brain fog, that "why can't I concentrate?" feeling it gets the best of you. The good news? Brain-whittling doesn't always mean cramming more and working all night.

Little things matter, and these are the little things that make me and my friends happy.
Confession: I was sleeping 4–5 hours and fooling myself into thinking I was totally killing it. Spoiler alert I wasn't. Sleep isn't a luxury, it's recharging your brain. When I began sleeping 7–8 hours on average, I was retaining more in school, less anxious, and even my attitude improved.
Tip: Turn off your phone at least 30 minutes before bed, keep your room cool and dark, and allow yourself a short nap if you’re dragging through the day. Seriously, it helps.I promise on a stroll or stretch when I'm up in my head. You blow oxygen and blood through your head, and it gets you awake more than an additional cup of coffee. Oh, you don't need to go to the gym; you just move, dance to a song, or stretch a few.
Personal hack: If I'm experiencing study slump, I go for a 10-minute walk outside. My mind becomes clear once I get back to my desk, and ideas begin flowing.



You can't avoid snacking while reading, but what you are snacking on makes all the difference. Overloading your brain with garbage is like putting Aspirin on an open wound; wholesome food like nuts, eggs, berries, or dark chocolate hone and concentrate.
Student tip: Have an emergency supply of almonds or walnuts. Substitute the soda with green tea. These small things help more than you know.

Ever felt your heart racing like a jackrabbit trying to get five chapters in? That's brain stress. Mindfulness or deep breathing wizardry.
Do it: Close your eyes, breathe, and allow unjudged thoughts to pass in and out. Five minutes clears the head. I was more focused a week later.



Your brain craves novelty. Learning something outside of class a hobby, puzzle, or instrument creates new connections and gets your mind open.
Creative solution: I drew in class for 15 minutes. Didn't do anything for the test studying, but planted a fresh idea in my brain and taught me to approach studying differently in the future.

You don't have to hurt to learn. Use mnemonics, chunking, or remembering it all in pictures or stories and you'll be making a big difference.
Illustration: I perceive history dates as silly comic strips in my mind. Odd? Possibly. Memory-potent? Absolutely. And now I'm recalling what just slid through the cracks.

I used to think marathon studying was the only solution. Not so. Your brain functions better in pieces. Tools such as Pomodoro 25 minutes of concentration, 5 of break actually keep you from forgetting.
Break ideas: Walk around, stretch, get a drink, or just blankly scroll over something absurd for a few minutes. Those little breaks make learning not torture and possible.

It's not waking up in the middle of the night or last-minute mantras to get creative juices going. Sleep, exercise, eat healthy food, break, learn, use memory hacks, and break. Treat your brain, not a machine. Do two or one hacks today start small. See how attention gets amplified, memory becomes more endurable, and energy becomes lighter. Learning is not drudgery smartified.