Do you often forget important details like phone numbers, to-do lists, or instructions for a task? Poor working memory might be the culprit. Working memory allows us to temporarily store and manipulate information in our minds. It’s an essential function that enables us to complete tasks like driving and studying for exams. But what causes […]
Do you feel like you have to remember everything in class? Do you feel like you can never escape from studying? Can’t wait until the seminar presentation you are to deliver is over? Everyone who has ever taken an exam has had the sickening feeling: why can’t I remember what I studied? This is especially […]
“Reading in the mind,” or silent reading, lets you discover your passion for reading, challenge your thoughts, and improve your brain’s processing. Silent reading helps you train your mind and read a text without audible sounds. It’s a valuable skill you can use to unwind after a long day to improve your comprehension, focus, and […]
There’s a big problem if you read and do not understand what you’ve read. The purpose of reading any text or book is to extract value. For example, you need to comprehend an exam question before answering it. You also need to understand a report and statistics to draw actionable insights. Even without the pressure […]
Many people have subvocalization, but not everyone experiences this phenomenon. Research has found that subvocalization happens because of our speech organs. They mimic the movements of talking while we are reading silently. This makes us hear our own words in our heads. Subvocalization has been theorized to improve comprehension and reinforce learning. However, it can […]
How many memories our brain cells can store depends on our brain’s storage capacity. The human mind does have a memory limit. The average adult human brain’s memory capacity is 2.5 million gigabytes. However, it doesn’t run out of storage capacity, per se. A single human brain has many different kinds of memories. And there’s […]
