Hello, today We're going to learn about five mind tricks to learn anything fast. Now let's begin.

1- The Sleep Sandwich. Imagine you have an important presentation and only one day to prepare. How do you learn a lot of information and the least amount of time? Most people try cramming. They study their notes or review their lines for hours. They'll pull an all nighter if they have to, but despite all of their hard work, they end up forgetting about 50 percent of the stuff they wanted to remember. Most of the content they crammed into their head never sees the light of day. Well, why is that? Because it never finds a place in their long term memory. You can expose your brain to countless new stimuli, but it only retains a small percentage of them because you need time to store information in your memory. That's the problem with late night cram sessions. You aren't giving your brain the chance to encode all the stuff that you need to remember. That's the number one reason why scientists recommend the sleep sandwich instead of one long study session. You should study, sleep and then study some more. The sleep sandwich is an excellent way to learn faster because sleep helps you retain more information. In fact, storing memories is one of the most important functions of a good night's sleep while your conscious goes to bed. Your unconscious is actively storing all kinds of stuff in your long term memory, but when you pull an all nighter, you're preventing your brain from actually learning and retaining those memories. Not to mention you're hurting your brain's overall performance. Tiredness leaves your brain feeling foggy, slow and unproductive. So come on. Don't bother studying until 4:00 in the morning. If you need to squeeze in some last minute learning study for a few hours, get a good night's sleep, and then pick up where you left off in the morning.

 

 2- Mastery Through Modification. Have you ever heard of the illusion of mastery? It's a common pitfall that you might run into when learning something new. You study for a few hours. You get a handle on a few basic tricks and suddenly, hey, you think you're a master. Learning to draw is a great example. Many people think of themselves as competent artists. After one good sketch, they see the quality of their first drawing and they assume they know everything they need to know. It feels easy, boring, even. But just because something feels simple doesn't mean you have it mastered. So how do you stop yourself from falling into this trap? A great way to really learn any subject is to use modifications. All right. Let's say that you've gotten really good at drawing faces from the front. It's starting to seem a little stale and you feel like you aren't learning anything. So it's time to put yourself to the test. Just make a small modification to your original routine.

 

3- Weaving subjects. In 2008, a group of researchers discovered something counterintuitive about learning. You'll learn something faster by studying something else. In this study, researchers asked people to identify certain artists based on six of their paintings. Half of the participants saw each artist's paintings in blocks, while the other half saw their paintings all scrambled together. Who do you think retained more information? The scrambled group performed significantly better. Why is that? Well, because interweaving different styles and subjects helps solidify new information in your memory.

 

4- Chewing Gum. Some people chew gum to freshen their breath. Others just like that minty fruity taste. But did you know that chewing gum could help your brain learn faster? A series of studies found that chewing gum has all kinds of cognitive benefits. For starters, people who chew gum tend to be more alert and experience less stress. This was first discovered by a 2011 study which had people take a number of quizzes and a distracting environment. Under normal circumstances, the chaotic testing room would have thrown people off. It was designed to create anxiety and significantly lower their productivity. However, even in that distracting environment, people who were chewing gum stayed more focused and produced less stress related hormones. In other words, chewing gum helped them stay calm and helped him concentrate. But that's not all. A 2009 study discovered that the active chewing makes you more vigilant and it lengthens your attention span. In 2015, another group showed that chewing gum helps you stay happy and motivated while you work. Two more studies from the early 2000s found that different flavors of gum actually make your brain more receptive and flexible. Obviously, there are dozens of studies showing the many advantages of this very simple habit. It helps you learn faster, perform better and concentrate longer. So the next time you sit down to work, don't forget to grab a stick of gum.

 

5- Intellectual Hydration. Did you know something as simple as a glass of water can boost your brain power? A 2012 study discovered that hydration during a test can have a huge impact on your grades. In fact, college students who drank water during their exams performed up to 10 percent better. That's a full letter grade higher, all because of a few sips of water. Now, of course, hydrating doesn't just affect your test-taking skills. It helps you digest information, store new memories & solve more complicated problems. This is because water keeps your brain functioning like it's supposed to. But here's the best part. There really is no wrong time or place to stay hydrated. Let's say you're sitting down on your couch to enjoy a book. It would only take a few extra minutes to make yourself a cup of tea. But that one cup does a lot more than just keep your body hydrated. According to a 2014 study, it quickens your short term memory, strengthens your long term memory, and it leaves you feeling enthusiastic about learning something new. So whenever you're studying, reading or even listening to a podcast, grab something to drink. Trust me, your brain will thank you for it.