How do you get through huge chunks of reviews?

WaniKani
#1

I just got through my backlog of about 450 by telling myself that I couldn’t use the bathroom until they were all done, and that got me curious.

How do you guys power through the triple (or even quadruple) digit review lists?

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#2

It’s been a while since I had more than a hundred at once, but I told myself I would only do half of them and then wrap up, but when I got there I did the second half anyway.

Getting started is always the hardest for me. Once I’m in the flow, I can push myself further.

This probably doesn’t work for several hundreds though.

#3

I’ve found that the Anki style script has really helped speed up big review chunks for me. Saves having to type out every reading and meaning each time. :slight_smile:

#4

I turn on the radio and start working on it

#5

I break up the number of reviews into quarters, finish one of the quarters and then take a break (10 - 15 mins or so). Helps me feel not entirely bogged down. Still is a lot of work though.

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#6

I just keep hammering it until I get the nail on the head.

My retention’s pretty shite as a result.

Also, the more I am pressured the more likely I am to say “ah it’s fucking fine” which, in WaniKani, translates to “I knew that I was just a little off”.

Basically I shoot myself in the foot.

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#7

I usually do my reviews in chunks of 20, then walk off and grab a drink, or check my e-mails, or do some sit-ups or something. Basically 20 reviews, then a little reward or distraction for a moment, then back to it. Works for me :man_shrugging:

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