Memorizing dates is very essential not just for history lessons, but also for remembering birthdays of family and friends, and for many other purposes. Nevertheless, people do find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid associations with the dates as numbers, you’ll have a better chance of […]
The well-known American politician Frank Clark said, “I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humour in it”. That’s true indeed – add humour to grow a fondness for anything. But how does one make Mathematics, which is feared by most, a friend? Quite a task, but not impossible to […]
I’m scared, I’m worried, my stomach hurts. These are the typical symptoms children show at the time of exams due to stress – worried about completing the portions and getting good grades. Just before exams, children undergo several stress situations including mind-blocks, numbness, anger, snappiness etc. The stress reaches its pitch just before the exams, […]
‘8/11/2016’ is a day etched in the mind of every Indian, thanks to the demonetization move that hit unexpectedly! However, this move brought in yet another change, termed ‘cashless economy’. Increasing usage of credit and debit cards, ATM pin code, email accounts and other cashless service make it essential yet difficult to remember passwords. Never […]
Memory is like a store-house where all the experiences are recorded in the brain as the memory traces. If you think of the same thing repeatedly, the traces go deeper and become nearly permanent. Revision or repetition is extremely important to retain something. The famous late American motivational Zig Zigler said, “Repetition is the mother […]
Memory is the cabinet of imagination, the treasury of reason and the registry of conscience. However, we need to polish this vital aspect of life, for which we use Memory Improvement Tools. Memory is more than recalling information for exams or for getting good grades. It is a crucial life skill. Your ability to remember […]
A well-known saying goes, ‘If you don’t use it, you will lose it!’ Exercising the brain is very important. We usually neglect ‘mental alertness’ – which helps keep our brain active and dynamic. One has to be active and alert, not just during learning/studying, but at all times. The brain doesn’t decay with age but […]
Remembering names and faces is of great value for all but a big challenge for most – leading to embarrassment when you forget! In recognizing faces, it is important to sharpen your observation. When you meet a new person, observe the face and the entire appearance closely, noticing in particular the eyes, nose, mouth and […]
‘Link System’ related to memory, also known as ‘Chain Method’, is the system of remembering things like lists and events, based on association between the items of that list. Learning through linking method is way better than mugging or by-hearting. Mugging is memorising matter word-to-word without really understanding the matter, thereby, totally escaping the very […]
‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ goes a popular idiom. Indeed, mere hearing doesn’t help as much as seeing. A mind map is a diagram used to visually arrange information. Mind Mapping allows you to use words to visually relate concepts and information in ways that are more enlightening than note-taking or outlining. A […]
Marie Curie words, “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood” are quite important and relevant especially for today’s children who are constantly stressed and burdened to score higher grades. Here are some vital tips that help students overcome their stress and fare well in exams. Review Your Notes Thoroughly: […]