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To remember something, draw it
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Drawing to remember
Drawing something that you want to remember is more effective than using other memory techniques.
Since drawing involves consideration of a thing from so many different angles (visual,...
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Drawing to improve mental decline
For older people with dementia or Alzheimer's, drawing stores memories in still-intact regions of the brain.
Drawing makes better use of brain regions that are still preserved, and co...
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Memorizing new material
When we try to memorize new information, we assume that the more work we put in, the better we will do.
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Take some downtime
Aiming for minimal interference - to do literally nothing - is the best way to consolidate the facts and remember it better.
Research found that short periods of rest increased the ability to recall information up to 30 % in healthy individuals. For people with neurological injury, such as a stroke, the ability to recall after some rest, places them almost within the range of healthy people.
We remember better after rest
When memories are initially encoded, they pass through a period of consolidation that cements them in long-term storage.
It was once thought to happen mostly during sleep; studies have found that it is not limited to sleep, because it happens during periods of wakeful rest, too.
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Buying New Books
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Asking Questions During Class
Deep engagement with learning makes the experience more valuable and easier to remember.
You can take notes about the material to ask questions later or even send questions by email or ask for an appointment.
Learning To Earn
Continuing education is vital to maintain your career growth. Lifelong learners view their education as a portfolio with several components.
If you want to earn more, consider learning sales and marketing skills. Those skills are useful even for non-sales jobs.