Study habit that looks innocent but is slowly draining brainpower

Students are often told that studying longer and harder will guarantee success but research shows that not all study habits are created equal. In fact, one seemingly harmless practice of multitasking while studying is quietly draining brainpower and sabotaging learning. Whether it is keeping a phone nearby, switching between tabs, or listening to distracting background media, multitasking feels productive but actually undermines memory, attention and problem-solving.