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Study TipsMental Health

How to Overcome Test Anxiety: Science-Based Strategies

Evidence-based techniques to beat exam panic, mental blanks, and fear of failure

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 24, 2026 • 9 min read

Test PreparationMental Health

MCAT Anxiety: How to Stay Calm on Test Day

Manage pre-med test stress with proven techniques

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 24, 2026 • 5 min read

Study TipsProductivity

How to Focus When Studying: 12 Science-Backed Methods

Practical strategies to eliminate distractions and enter deep concentration

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 17, 2026 • 12 min read

Study TipsProductivity

How to Create a Study Schedule You'll Actually Follow

A practical guide to planning your study time effectively

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 16, 2026 • 13 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Active Recall: The #1 Study Technique You're Not Using

Why testing yourself beats re-reading every time

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 9, 2026 • 11 min read

Study TipsProductivity

How to Stop Procrastinating: 7 Techniques That Work Right Now

Practical strategies to start studying when you really don't want to

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 9, 2026 • 9 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Second Brain for Students: Your Digital Knowledge System

How to organize your studies with the PARA method and Zettelkasten

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 9, 2026 • 10 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Spaced Repetition: How to Remember Everything You Study

The science-backed system to beat forgetting and retain knowledge long-term

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 9, 2026 • 12 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Body Doubling: The ADHD Study Hack That Actually Works

How studying with others (even virtually) boosts focus and productivity

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 8, 2026 • 9 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Best Focus Music for Studying: A Science-Based Guide [With Videos]

What to listen to (and avoid) for maximum concentration—with embedded recommendations

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 8, 2026 • 10 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Best Study Habits for 2026: Science-Backed Strategies for the Modern Student

Research-proven techniques to build powerful learning habits in the age of AI

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 28, 2025 • 9 min read

Study Tips

How Long Should You Study for an Exam?

Realistic Time Estimates for University Exams and Standardized Tests

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 10, 2025 • 17 min read

Study TipsProductivity

How Many Hours Should You Study Per Day?

The Science-Backed Answer to Every Student's Most Common Question

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 10, 2025 • 14 min read

Study Tips

ADHD & Time Management for Students

How Athenify helps students with ADHD master their study workload

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 9, 2025 • 14 min read

Study TipsProductivity

The Science of Studying – 11 Evidence-Based Methods to Learn More Effectively

What research says about the best time to study, optimal study duration, and why tracking works

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 9, 2025 • 23 min read

Study TipsTest Preparation

GMAT Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

Master the GMAT with strategic time tracking and proven study methods

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 8, 2025 • 22 min read

Study TipsTest Preparation

LSAT Preparation: The Ultimate Study Schedule & Time Management Guide

Master the LSAT with strategic time tracking and proven study methods

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 8, 2025 • 21 min read

Study TipsTest Preparation

MCAT Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

Master the MCAT with 300-500 hours of strategic, tracked preparation

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 8, 2025 • 17 min read

Study TipsTest Preparation

SAT Preparation: Time Management & Study Strategies That Work

Master the SAT with effective time tracking and smart study planning

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 8, 2025 • 14 min read

Study TipsTest Preparation

CFA Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

Master the CFA exams with strategic time tracking and proven study methods

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 2, 2025 • 20 min read

Study TipsProductivity

The Pomodoro Technique: A Complete Guide for Students

Master the time-tested method used by millions to boost focus and beat procrastination

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 1, 2025 • 15 min read

Study TipsTest Preparation

GRE Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

Master the GRE with strategic time tracking and proven study methods

Lukas von Hohnhorst

November 30, 2025 • 20 min read

Study TipsProductivity

Why We Procrastinate: The Science Behind Avoidance

Understanding the psychology of procrastination to finally overcome it

Lukas von Hohnhorst

October 31, 2025 • 13 min read

Motivation

The Athenify Manifesto: Make Your University Years Count

A call to intentional learning

Lukas von Hohnhorst

March 4, 2025 • 5 min read

Study Tips

Deep Work for Students: Focus in a Distracted World

How to achieve deep focus and double your productivity

Lukas von Hohnhorst

February 18, 2025 • 18 min read

MotivationStudy Tips

How to Stay Accountable to Your Study Goals: 3 Proven Methods

Build self-discipline through honest tracking and clear goal-setting

Lukas von Hohnhorst

February 18, 2025 • 7 min read

Practice TipsProductivity

How to Track Your Music Practice Time Effectively

Build better practice habits with deliberate tracking

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 15, 2025 • 9 min read

Study Tips

How Time Tracking Helps You Study Better

Why tracking study hours transforms your grades

Lukas von Hohnhorst

December 17, 2024 • 17 min read

FeaturesMotivation

The Medal Table: Gamify Your Study Sessions

How gamification keeps you studying every day

Lukas von Hohnhorst

October 1, 2024 • 8 min read

FeaturesMotivation

The Share Price: A Unique Way to Stay Motivated

Track progress like a stock—watch your motivation soar

Lukas von Hohnhorst

October 1, 2024 • 9 min read

FeaturesMotivation

The Streak: Don't Break the Chain

Why daily streaks are the secret to academic success

Lukas von Hohnhorst

October 1, 2024 • 8 min read

Study Tips

I Tracked Every Minute Spent Studying: Here's What I Learned!

The story behind tracking 2,000+ hours of study time

Lukas von Hohnhorst

January 1, 2020 • 9 min read

Study tips & productivity articles for students

How to Overcome Test Anxiety: Science-Based Strategies

MCAT Anxiety: How to Stay Calm on Test Day

How to Focus When Studying: 12 Science-Backed Methods

How to Create a Study Schedule You'll Actually Follow

Active Recall: The #1 Study Technique You're Not Using

How to Stop Procrastinating: 7 Techniques That Work Right Now

Second Brain for Students: Your Digital Knowledge System

Spaced Repetition: How to Remember Everything You Study

Body Doubling: The ADHD Study Hack That Actually Works

Best Focus Music for Studying: A Science-Based Guide [With Videos]

Best Study Habits for 2026: Science-Backed Strategies for the Modern Student

How Long Should You Study for an Exam?

How Many Hours Should You Study Per Day?

ADHD & Time Management for Students

The Science of Studying – 11 Evidence-Based Methods to Learn More Effectively

GMAT Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

LSAT Preparation: The Ultimate Study Schedule & Time Management Guide

MCAT Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

SAT Preparation: Time Management & Study Strategies That Work

CFA Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

The Pomodoro Technique: A Complete Guide for Students

GRE Preparation: The Complete Study Plan & Time Management Guide

Why We Procrastinate: The Science Behind Avoidance

The Athenify Manifesto: Make Your University Years Count

Deep Work for Students: Focus in a Distracted World

How to Stay Accountable to Your Study Goals: 3 Proven Methods

How to Track Your Music Practice Time Effectively

How Time Tracking Helps You Study Better

The Medal Table: Gamify Your Study Sessions

The Share Price: A Unique Way to Stay Motivated

The Streak: Don't Break the Chain

I Tracked Every Minute Spent Studying: Here's What I Learned!

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