How to Learn so that you can remember it for a long time

Stroll. Before studying, step outside and enjoy the fresh air for at least 20 minutes. Research shows that exercising before an exam or study session is beneficial for memory and brain. Store enough energy for the session so you don’t feel tired.

Write lesson content on flashcards. Exercise activates the memory link between mind and body that typing or printing cannot create in the same way. Writing is also a process that takes longer for information to have enough time to sink into memory. You then stack all the cards in a pile and shuffle their positions. You should assign a different color to each subject. For example, all cards for English would be blue, cards for math would be red. Put the cards in the envelope so they can be clipped into the notebook.

Use mnemonic techniques. When studying, you should use different learning methods to help the information ingrained in your head. For example, reading the lesson content aloud instead of just reading it silently increases the ability to recall information after learning. When studying you should memorize the important points before focusing on the less important points.

Use the question/answer method. At the end of each lesson, you prepare questions about the content you just learned. Write each answer on a piece of paper. Repeat this method several times if the information is particularly difficult to remember. Finally, you type the questions that you cannot answer.

Listen to classical music. Listening to the right music while studying can improve memory. Keep the volume at a moderate level to avoid distractions. The music should not have loud lyrics or melodies. If you find any music distracting, you should turn it off or change it to another song.

Breaks. Although you really want to cram information, it really takes a break for your brain to absorb and process the information. Taking time to relax also helps improve motivation and focus. Engage in relaxing activities for a short while before returning to your desk.

Use scents or flavors to stimulate memory. Spraying strange-smelling perfumes during class. While taking the test, you can use that smell to improve your ability to recall information. Chewing gum also works for this method. However, you must make sure that you are allowed to chew gum during test time, or you will be in trouble. Another way to use scent to enhance memory is to spray perfume on the notebook (each subject sprays a different scent). Before the exam, you spray that perfume on your body.

• For example, in math you use vanilla flavor while studying, and when you smell it again you will remember the important equations that need to be used.

Alternate study location. Information is better preserved when you change the study space. Find the best rooms without distractions, like your library or your own room. Remember to remove all electronic devices that may interfere with learning. Avoid locations with noisy pedestrians or distracting sounds. With each session, change the layout of the surrounding space.

Stay focused on the lesson. You should focus on important information and avoid unnecessary information. Avoid studying too much and cramming with useless information. Many people tend to focus on unnecessary information, leading to forgetting important previously learned issues. Because of this, the ability to remember is very difficult.

Study in the same location. Research shows that memory holds information more easily when you study in the same location as during the test. Adjust your surroundings and seating position so that you sit in the same space as you did during the test. For example, if you are going to take a test on your desk, you should sit at your desk to study.

Sleep. In the week before the test you must get enough rest. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep is essential for energy and good health. Getting enough rest the night before the test is even more important. Even though you want to stay up late to study stuffing, your brain won’t be able to store the information well at that time. You are taking away your chance to rest and this will lead to a lack of energy and ability to focus. Getting enough sleep will ensure better test results.

Eat and drink. Maintain a balanced diet for good health and proper energy levels. You can improve your ability to focus by eating a balanced diet with adequate calories and carbohydrates. Eating healthy foods like nuts and fruit during breaks will help maintain health.

• On the day of the test you must eat a healthy breakfast. You must eat full so that the stomach does not disturb during the test. Eating healthy also provides adequate energy.

Review in the morning before the exam. You should study quickly before the exam. Write down information that you find difficult to remember. Skim through the questions you feel uncertain about. However, avoid learning stuffing because this is not very beneficial for the brain.