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Why is this Important?
A similarly beneficial technique is linking together the information you wish to memorize.
For Example: If you are trying to remember items on a grocery list, such as corn, bananas,
potatoes, and milk, associate the items together in a visualization.
Use your imagination! Funny or peculiar things are easier to remember than normal ones.
Example: “Cornanasilk” = Corn, Bananas, Milk
Use Repetition…Use Repetition
Repetition is one of the most basic learning techniques. Infants use it to learn to
speak. Athletes use it to perfect athletic skills.
Repetition helps the brain to form a stronger connection related to that piece of
information.
People can only hold an average of 5-9 pieces of information in their short term
memory at a time, therefore concentrating on only a few pieces of data at a time is
important.
Repetition Tips
Make flashcards
Re-read material out loud
Break data into clusters
Write lecture summaries
Create an Acronym or Acrostic
Use each first letter from a group of words to form a new word.
Each of the letters in the word is meant to trigger your memory to help
you remember an item.
This is particularly useful when remembering words in a specified
order.
Examples:
Make a Rhyme or a Song
Rhythm, melody, and rhyme can all aid memory
Get rest
Rest is one of the most important factors that impacts the way the brain works and
the quality of how it works. The body needs 7-8 hours of sleep per day.
Power naps are effective in refreshing the mind.
Have a Positive Mental Attitude