As a student, you know that studying is an essential part of your academic journey. But sometimes, motivating yourself to study can be challenging. When you feel lazy, procrastination becomes tempting, and it can feel like an arduous battle to motivate yourself to get started. However, there are tools and strategies you can learn to […]
A college student must study 2-3 hours per week outside of class for every credit hour. That is 24-36 hours for a 12-credit hour course per week, which is about 5-6 hours per day, depending on if you study every day or six days per week. Are you preparing for exams in school or professional […]
Imagine being able to recall hundreds of items at lightning speed, all thanks to the mastery of memory techniques. Memory champions worldwide have astounded us with their feats of memorization, leaving us wondering what else our minds can achieve. Anyone who wants to improve their memory can use these methods to succeed. You can learn […]
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 […]
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 […]
