10 Mnemonic Techniques to Slay at Memorizing [Tutorial]
Mnemonics (ne-maw-nix) are methodical ways to assist and improve memory. They are mental tools that make information meaningful and easier to recall. Some mnemonics are …
To regain memory capacity as you age, follow 4 habits
As we get older, our memory declines. This is age-related memory loss. It’s natural and expected, but sometimes an indication of Alzheimer’s disease. If you …
How Power Naps Power the Brain
Daytime power naps ranging from 2 to 30 minutes outside regular sleep are not just a bandaid solution to fatigue. They are an evidence-based method …
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[1]. First, process information actively. Second, use recall to reinforce memory. Third, space out your remembering …
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 …
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 …
10 Easy Tips to Boost Memory & Delay Cognitive Decline [Reviewed]
Many of us want to improve memory for many reasons – to get more out of life, move ahead in jobs, ace exams, counter memory …
Why Fun, Curiosity & Engagement Improves Learning: Mood, Senses, Neurons, Arousal, Cognition
There is ample anecdotal evidence that shows listening to a fun lecture or lesson is great for learning. It’s intuitive. Having fun & interactive learning …
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 …
16 Worst and Best Study Tips, Techniques & Habits [How-To]
We’ll first begin with the worst study habits and then look at the best study habits & tips. This is your ultimate guide on how …
4 Memory Tricks I Learned To Remember Things Better Even With A Traumatic Brain Injury [Guest Post]
In 2015, I was hit by a car while pushing my broken down car on the freeway. My body was flung 20 feet across the …
5 scientific study techniques: Interleaving, spaced repetition, retrieval practice, metacognition, chunking
The average person spends a large portion of waking hours studying in the first 20 years of life. A lot more of skill-learning happens based …
How to improve your memory and remembering capacity?
Here are some tips and tricks to improve your memory – general ability to remember, and the skill of memorizing specific things. When we speak …
Learn how to memorize long numbers in 4 easy steps!
You are sitting in your chair and you get a call. You have to take down the number of a reference person, say the electrician …