Study smart, forget less with these strategies

Human memory is quirky, complicated and unreliable. Plenty of people admit to forgetting most of what they read, no matter how much they enjoyed the text. Everybody has gone through the horrific experience of entering the examination hall, only to realise that their brain has emptied itself.

Even though our brain has a vast storage space, we tend to forget. The issue is recalling what has been stored, since this ‘storage device’ chooses just the perfect time to malfunction — during your exams. Do not freak out, trust your memory.

Let us take a look at some of the retention hacks that can help you sail through your exams:

Good sleep

When we sleep, our brain converts facts from short-term memory to long-term memory. Getting at least seven hours of sleep before an exam is very important.

Mnemonic devices

Mnemonic devices are memory tools that help you recall things by turning that information into a memorable rhyme, word, or sentence.

More visuals

Usually, visual memory is stronger. We may not remember what we read in grade 1, but we definitely will recall some vivid images. Thus, the best way to study is to try to sketch them out.

Memory palace

If you are a fan of the TV show ‘Sherlock Holmes’, then you are definitely familiar with this technique. Build a memory palace where you can visualise things you want to remember and associate them with a place.

Chunking technique

Chunking refers to the process of taking individual pieces of information and grouping them into larger units. By grouping each piece into a large whole, you can improve the amount of information you can remember.

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