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Effective ways to memorize things fast

Memorizing things easily and fast

By Immaculate wangari Published 3 years ago 4 min read
Effective ways to memorize things fast
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Memorizing things can be easier than you think. Here are some secrets to help you remember whatever you need in a flash For starters, your brain recycles information to protect you from overload. If you don’t repeat or use it, it quickly fades from your memory. But don’t worry! There are some simple tricks you can use to improve your memory even more. Let’s take a look. First, remember that new data is stored in your short-term memory first. Then repeat and use what you’ve learned whenever possible.

Second, focus on remembering the important details rather than the entire story or concept. This will make it easier to retrieve related information later on. Finally, stay organized! Keeping track of your thoughts and memories can help you stay focused and organized.

One hour after learning something new, we forget more than half of what we learned. The forgetting curve shows that one day later we remember only about 30% of what we learned. To keep information in our head for a longer time, we need to try to put it into our long-term memory using spaced repetition. Forced memorization is not very effective when it comes to memorizing information quickly. It all depends on the reason why we are learning something—for example, if we need to learn it quickly for an exam.

To easily remember something, try to repeat it right after you learn it the second time. After resting and doing something different for a few minutes, repeating the information the third time will help you remember it within 24 hours. Try this method next time you need to remember something quickly and let us know how it worked in the comments section.

The memorization plan for something you want to remember for a long time is different from the memorization plan for something you need to remember for a short time. The first repetition should be right after learning just like in the previous technique. Repeat the material after 20 to 30 minutes and here things are different. The third repetition should be only after one day. The next one after two to three weeks and the final round is after two to three months. This way you can learn something for a very long time.

If you are successful in memorizing the details number 10, you will have a better understanding of the information. You should prioritize your tasks, and decide what you can do without knowing the details.

After that, focus on the important parts of what you need to remember. If you find time to devote to the task, it will be much easier.

Remembering stuff that’s at the beginning and the end of a subject is the easiest for your brain to remember. This is called the ‘serial position effect’, and it can be used to your advantage by organizing information in this way. Places that are key to the lesson, like the title and main points, should be at the beginning of the piece, while less important details can be placed at the end. For example, when you’re preparing for a public talk, you should rest every 15-20 minutes because this is the period of the day when your attention is at its peak. To maximize your chances of being attentive during these breaks, you should switch to something else entirely, such as playing guitar or watching a bright side video. The danger with learning similar information is that it can mix together and become a mess – so if you know you’re about to learn something that reminds you of something else you’ve learned, we recommend taking a long break first Memorizing things in pairs makes them easier to remember. For example, if you’re learning a new language, you can memorize it day and night by pairing it with something else. So if you forget one word, the next one will help you recall it.

There are several ways to build a mind palace. One way is to associate information with different areas in your home. For example, if you’re studying for a test, try connecting what you’re learning to things in your room. After that, practice recalling what the room looked like and repeating the information you learned there. You can also divide the material you need to remember into parts and learn them in different areas of your apartment. This way, the information will be more memorable and fun to recall.

Nailing one learned fact to another can help you remember it better. For example, whenever you need to memorize the French word for nail, you should also look up the word for hammer and other words that are logically connected to it.

If you need to remember a lot of information in a specific order, try to put the pieces into a story. It’s important that the pieces are connected to each other with a plot so if you forget something, you can always recall what was supposed to happen next in the story. Yes, this might seem like more effort, but it really works wonders.

Yes, you can still use a tape recorder to help you learn information. You might need to get used to the sound of your voice at first, but this method is helpful because it allows for all different kinds of memory work. First, you read the Information so that you saw it with your eyes and then you heard it with your ears. The more contact you have with what you are learning, the better you will remember it.

In order to learn something effectively, you need to use your body language and select only the best materials. Don’t waste your time using outdated methods or books that may not be accurate. Instead, go online and check the most recent information on the subject.

Memorizing tips can help you improve your memory. If you know any other memorizing tips, share them in the comment section below.

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