Memorization techniques to improve memory for facts
Memory for facts is called declarative memory which has 2 subtypes – semantic memory (concepts, facts, and details you put into words) and episodic memory …
4 Daily Memory Habits to improve confidence in memory
Researchers say there are 4 basic ways to improve memory. First, process information actively. Second, use recall to reinforce memory. Third, space out your remembering …
Symmetry Impulse: Why & How we seek symmetry
You may have heard of the zero-sum game: Someone’s loss is your gain. It’s cited as an economic concept. For every + there is a …
Make Epic converting Ads using the Effort Heuristic
Are you selling something? Are clients unsure of its quality? Use the Effort Heuristic – People use the effort it takes to make/acquire something as …
6 Self-talk hacks for better inner dialog & wellbeing
How you talk to yourself affects your mental health. You can use verbal tricks to change your inner dialog to manage emotions and improve motivation, …
You have the potential to Super-Age: Can you do it?
You may occasionally see a healthy 90- or 100-year-old with exceptional memory and cognitive skills. They are sharp, they can calculate mentally, they can solve …
Why Variation in Practice & Learning improves skills dramatically
In any learning context, practice is important to improve learning. Whether you are learning a holistic skill like photoshop and music, or studying for an …
4-Step Process to improve your Raw Observation Power (no tricks)
Memory and observation can feel like a superpower. Someone like Sheldon Cooper from the big bang theory or a genius like Zack Addy from Bones …
Why & How Video Games Improve Cognition
There really is no intuitive reason to assume that a cognitively engaging activity can harm your cognition. After all, video games fully engage attention and …
Do we make good decisions after a meal? Some food for thought, literally!
Imagine you’ve had the most epic food. You are now satisfied. But you have to get back to work and make decisions. Will they be …
Don’t forget your Prospective Memory, here’s how to build it
When we think of memory, we usually think of “retrospective” memory which is the memory of past events/facts, or “working” memory which is the memory …
Losing focus? Try distractions, multitasking, music, & breaks
The number one assumed threat to focusing at work is distractions. But getting rid of distractions isn’t enough for focusing. Some people can concentrate without …
7 Bad Study Habits Students Need To Ditch ASAP
Instead of focusing on the most productive study habits, students can improve their grades and learning quality just by getting rid of their bad study …
Basic Concepts About Concept Formation: Theory + Key Terms
How well do you know what a pizza is? Round, saucy, cheesy, comes in a box, served in triangles, right? Now do you know what …
Metacognition & Metamemory Explained: Awareness, Reflection, Learning, and Mental health
If you’ve ever thought about why you made certain decisions in the past, you’ve engaged in metacognition. Metacognition, commonly called “thinking about thinking,” is a …
What is Brain Fog & Mental Fatigue? How to get rid of it?
If you’ve ever experienced a lot of mental fuzziness, daylong drowsiness, and lack of clarity in thinking, you may have brain fog. It can be …