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.
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