Do you want to know how to improve your memory for studying?
Who doesn't?
After all, it's the 21st century and there's so much to learn!
Seriously:
There's too much to study in too little time – especially before an exam.
But it's not just a time issue.
It's not just an issue of volume when it comes to so many books and videos to consume.
The core of the problem isn't any of those things.
The core of the problem is memory…
The things that your brain just can't memorize no matter how many times you repeat them.
Why?
Because you don't have a strategy for managing your learning and memory.
But don't worry!
In this article, I will show you seven powerful techniques to help you remember anything you have to study. You'll learn everything far more easily – facts, dates, formulae, equations, whatever.
These techniques will make it far easier for you to ace your next exam.
Let's dive in.
1. The Memory Palace (The Top Recommendation)
Want just one simple method that helps improve memory for studying?
Look no further than the Memory Palace.
Memory champions and experts all agree that it's the most effective method to remember anything at all. In fact, one expert used the technique to memorize the value of Pi till nearly 112,000 digits.
This memory technique was developed in Ancient Greece. It is sometimes referred to as the 'Method of Loci' or 'Cicero Method.' You might also hear it called the 'Roman Room' or the 'Journey Method'.
Although there are many variations, here's the core of how it all works.
With the Memory Palace technique, you associate each piece of information you want to memorize with parts of a location that you are very familiar with – such as your house or your school campus.
Why "Method of Loci" Memory Technique Is Too Vague…
In the Magnetic Memory Method, we don't use the term "loci." It's too vague.
Instead, we work with Magnetic Stations. On these stations we place our Magnetic Imagery.
For instance, if you wanted to remember a number of important dates about the Second World War, you could 'file them' in your medicine cabinet.
Or, better said, "Magnetize" them in place. Associating each bit of information with a physical object within a familiar space helps the brain store the information.
More than just store it, your brain stores the study material systematically and retrieves it easily when needed.
Just make sure to draw your Memory Palace first for the best results. Like this:
Seriously go ahead and draw your Memory Palaces. Once you know the strategy behind why Magnetic Memory Palaces serve better than the rest, each one should take 2-5 minutes (or less).
The best part?
You can use this memory retention technique to remember complex terminology, numbers, formulae – anything at all.
If you are not a 'visual' person, you can still use the technique.
You can also associate pieces of information with sounds, smells, touch – various sensory elements within the location. You do this by using the full range of the Magnetic Modes taught right here in this special infographic:
Probably the biggest strength of the Memory Palace technique is that you can combine it with other mnemonic methods to improve your long-term memory. I will show you a few examples of how to do this in the following sections.
To learn about the Memory Palace and what the Magnetic Memory Method
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