Do students have space to think?
If you wish to understand something, you must first repeat it. This article is a short explanation of how and when students of a new …
Acting as Batman makes children brilliant
Studies show pretending to be a role model such as Batman (or any other person with skills) can improve children’s executive functions and adaptability in …
How mental visualizations improve physical skills [explained]
A version of this article[1] first appeared on psyguitar.com, where I write about how psychology and neuroscience help guitar playing. Visualization is a way to …
Read this if you don’t want Writer’s Block
For the first time in 3 years, I can say I’ve broken my writer’s block. (Read point 7 – the Twitter method, that’s my fav.) …
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 …
Study tips for Psychology Students [psychology learning guide]
If you are a psychology student struggling to understand psychology, these study tips will make learning easier, especially if you are new to the subject. …
You can actually use Stress to Improve Memory and Learning
Highlights Temporary stress improves attention, makes us efficient, improves memory for relevant details, and makes us “faster” – in short, better learners. Moderate stress before …
9 Reasons why you Should Learn a New Skill even if you don’t need it!
There often comes a time when you can ask the question- ‘why am I learning this? It has no use for me.’ Even though learning …
How to learn from Videos: Note-taking, Subtitles, & Speed
Summary: Studies show you can learn from video content more efficiently by speeding up the video during revision, using subtitles, and taking notes strategically because …
Yet Another Post On How To Study Better
There is no shortage of advice on how to study better. But, there is a shortage of holistic guides to help you improve the quality …
What’s the best way to learn anything? 16 Tips from science.
We are lucky that our brains are readily capable of learning new things by design. Even when we are not motivated? We grow about 700 …
How To Use The Brain to improve Life, Skills, Expertise & Thinking
In this round-up article, I’m going to highlight only the key insights from psychology that will help you use your brain at its highest potential …
Learn How to Increase Concentration and Focus while Studying [Scientific Tips]
Concentration is a skill, not a set limit. 5 Psychological factors affect concentration while studying Notice how all of these factors are within your control. …
Brain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts
One of the strongest applications of research in psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science is brain-based learning. It allows us to leverage research on how the …