There are times in life when we need to retrieve information from our memory, but it refuses to provide it. For example, during an exam. Unfortunately, you cannot buy a memory as you buy a research paper in college. You need to know how you can train your memory.
So in this article, we will tell you the secrets of the art of remembering with techniques. Join us on this fascinating journey.
Memorization: What is it and How is it done?
Memorization is about storing information in the brain so that it can be retrieved later. We are constantly bombarded with information, we are surrounded by an endless number of events every second, and to keep from exploding, our brains forget most of them. The problem arises when it overwhelms the information we want to retain, such as whether we close the door or the name of the person we just met.
And this problem is exacerbated if you don’t have the habit of remembering information. But with a little practice, you can get much better at this skill, which will be extremely useful in learning and remembering important concepts.
Having identified what memorization is, it’s worth asking yourself what the secret is to achieve it. And while you’re at it, we’ll show you a number of techniques for getting the most out of your memory in the shortest amount of time.
Perfect memorization techniques for students
Here are six great techniques for remembering information in the shortest amount of time. We recommend that you try them all and choose the ones that give you the best results.
Understanding
This is one of the most powerful memorization techniques. Comprehension activates memory from a logical point of view so that the knowledge gained is tied together. When we understand what we are reading, remembering information becomes much easier and more accessible. In the opposite case, when we try to remember something we don’t understand, unrelated to the context that allows us to support the idea, we find it harder to remember.
An example would be the process of making cheese. If we want to remember it, we can more easily understand the reason for each step, from extracting the milk to processing it and selling it. Each step is necessarily related to the previous and the next and is at a certain point. Otherwise, the whole process will suffer. Understanding this will help us remember it.
Remember what is most important
A good technique is to choose the most important part of what we want to remember, which will allow us to understand the rest. A good example of this is concept mapping, where you take several words and connect them with arrows. This technique is closely related to the one we saw earlier. The concept map is designed to help you understand and remember information visually.
Creating Stories
This is one of the most fun memorization techniques. It consists of creating a short story about what you want to remember. Let’s take the first example and build the story as follows: John gets up early to milk the cows, then takes the milk to a factory where he processes it and finally gets the cheese, which he then sells in his business. This is a highly simplified but understandable example.
Writing
Many students find it effective to write down what they are learning to remember information. Taking notes is a good example of this, as they help reinforce concepts developed by the teacher. Writing encourages an active attitude and attention to the lecture.
Listening
Some people have a better visual memory, meaning they remember more of what they see. Others are better at remembering what they hear. There can also be a combination of both. Listening techniques emphasize auditory memory and involve translating what we are learning into an auditory format.
This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, including reading aloud, listening carefully to the teacher, recording and listening to oneself, etc. It doesn’t matter as much how, the important thing is to present the information through the ear.
Awareness for memorization
This technique is related to the first one, the comprehension technique. But in this case, it is not a question of comprehending the mysteries behind what we want to remember. It is simply a matter of realizing what it is. For example, when we are trying to remember a song, it helps to know what the song is about.
Association
When we receive new information about which our mind has no previous record, we can use this technique. It consists in associating new information with existing information. It sounds strange, but it is very simple and effective.
For example, when you meet a person and he tells you his name so that you don’t forget it, you can associate him with something else. For example, if his name is Mario, you might think of Mario Casas, and that way you see the person and think, “That’s somebody whose name sounds like Mario Casas”.
So far, we’ve looked at several techniques that will greatly improve your relationship to your memory. We hope this article was helpful to you, and remember that practice makes perfect.