The Memory & Mindset Podcast

Is there a right or wrong time to study difficult information?

Do you find sometimes that despite your best efforts, something you’re trying to learn just simply will not go into your head?

It’s the same for all of us. The cause might be because it’s less familiar information or a more difficult concept. It might be that we’re not as interested in it or that we’re tired and aren’t really giving it our full attention.

But for whatever ...

I frequently come across students with psychedelic textbooks! Undeniably beautiful, is enthusiastically and copiously highlighting your book actually serving you?

Here's what you should be doing with those highlighters to help you remember what you’re learning.

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Want to know the right way to use highlighters so you remember what you’re trying to learn?

Highlighting the challenge

Who likes to use highlighters to identify...

If you look directly at leprechauns, they vanish! But you just might catch a glimpse of one, out of the corner of your eye, while you’re busy doing something else...

You want to see happiness in your life? Here's where to find it.

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Here’s a question for you: What have leprechauns and happiness got in common? 

“I dunno! What have leprechauns and happiness got in common?” I hear you ask! 

Well, let me ask you another ques...

There might be times when you wonder if there's anything you can do about your failing memory. There is! There are plenty of things you can do to preserve those precious brain cells. Here are some of them.

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Anyone ever informed you that you’re not as daft as you think you are?

Ever had that little voice in your head ask, “How do you know how daft I think I am?”

We all feel silly from time to time. We’ve all done foolis...

What about this thing called learning styles? Some people say it’s a thing. Others say it’s not....

So where does that leave us?

And are we supposed to bear our own learning style in mind when we study?

So many questions!

Here are some of the answers!

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Learning Styles Hoo-Ha!

What about this thing called learning styles? Some people say it’s a thing. Others say it’s not. So, where does that leave us?

Well, needless to say, I h...