Don't you wish there was a fool-proof way to memorize anything? Well, thankfully there are tons of ways to make your brain more efficient! As the years go by, our brains start slowing down and we've found ways to figure that out. Still, these hacks have been around for years and still work wonders today. We've narrowed it down to three main techniques which you can do at any time when studying for an exam or taking on a new project. Let's get started!
1) Use Mnemonics- This is a technique where when someone tries to remember something, they use an easy-to-remember word that relates the original thing they were trying to remember. Let's say you want to memorize the entire Declaration of Independence. The very first sentence would be "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." If you want to remember the word "all" then you can go to the word "all" in your vocabulary on a separate sheet of paper and write down what it means and how many letters it has. Then, when you're studying for your exam or trying to remember a fact, visualizin g that word is easier than actually memorizing the whole sentence.
2) Sticky Notes- Sometimes we need a little extra help remembering things with our brains writing at 10 miles per hour. Sticky notes are a great way to remind us of things we might need to remember. You can do this by making little lists, or if you're like me, by taping them to your whiteboard. To make it more fun try adding a little flair with a sticky note label!
3) Use an Audio Recording- This is probably my favorite technique. When you study for an exam, it's always easier to learn from someone else repeating the information out loud, so if you have "recording" your information then it's even better! By doing this, all you have to do is bring up your audio recording when studying and just listen while reading the information aloud in your head. It's the easiest way to memorize ANYTHING!
4) Use a Mind Map- This is another great way to study anything, especially lectures. It's a diagram of information that is in a circle and radiates out from the center. You can use random colors, but it's best to use colors that match the information you're trying to memorize.
5) Doodle/Color- This is my personal favorite because I have some sort of artistic talent with random drawings! If you draw the information you're trying to learn then it will stick in your brain for days! For example, if we were drawing a map of the United States and states on it, all you would need to do is remember how to connect each state together. This can be used for any type of information, even historical facts!
All in all, these are just a handful of the techniques you can use in order to remember anything. It's important to have a good memory and the strategies mentioned above will help you do just that! Remember, it's always best to keep on practicing. We hope that these techniques help you remember anything you're trying to learn.