Running away from Squid Game

Monday to Friday:
7:30 – 8:00 AM: Prep and organize materials (visual aids, flashcards)
8:00 – 9:30 AM: Study Block 1 – Use Pomodoro (25min study + 5min break, repeat 3x) focusing on new concepts; create colorful mind maps and diagrams to visualize info. After each Pomodoro, do active recall by testing yourself without notes.
9:30 – 9:45 AM: Longer break (stretch, light snack)
9:45 – 11:15 AM: Study Block 2 – Another 3 Pomodoro cycles focusing on problem-solving/questions or application exercises, reinforcing with flashcard Q&A (active recall). Write or draw answers without looking.
11:15 – 11:30 AM: Quick review – Summarize key points on a whiteboard or notebook, visual check
11:30 AM onwards: Leave room for lighter tasks or other responsibilities

Saturday:
8:00 – 9:30 AM: Weekly revision – Go over all visual aids and summaries made during the week. Cover and actively recall the details verbally or in writing.
9:30 – 9:45 AM: Break
9:45 – 11:00 AM: Practice past exam questions or simulate test conditions. Use Pomodoro style if desired.
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Visual recap – redraw mind maps or charts from memory.

Sunday: Rest or very light review (15–30min) to keep info fresh without burnout.

Final Review Strategy (last week before exams):

• Dedicate 2 hours daily in the morning to active recall of entire syllabus using flashcards, diagrams, and practice questions.
• Use spaced repetition: review older material first, then recent topics to solidify memory.
• Keep Pomodoro cycles to maintain peak focus and avoid overwhelm.
• Prioritize weak areas but also revisit strong concepts for confidence.
• Use the library to minimize distractions and simulate exam concentration.

Stick consistently to this plan. Your natural morning focus plus active recall and visual methods will make your study sessions sharp and efficient. You’ve got this!

Absolutely. Here are five challenging questions that might stir up some discomfort but could also open paths to deeper understanding:

1. What truths about myself have I been resisting because they threaten the way I currently see my career or identity?
   (What am I afraid of admitting?)

2. In what ways have I been defining success that might not actually serve my happiness or fulfillment?
   (Whose expectations am I really trying to meet?)

3. What specific fears or internal narratives keep me stuck, and how have they been protecting me from change — even if that protection no longer feels safe or helpful?

4. If I were completely honest with myself about why I feel drained, what part of my current path feels fundamentally wrong or out of alignment?
   (What emotions have I been avoiding feeling?)

5. What would it cost me, emotionally and otherwise, to step away from the familiar—even if it means risking failure or judgment—in pursuit of something more authentic?
   (Am I willing to pay that price?)