If this applies to you, try taking a short break from your work or studies once an hour to give your brain a chance to recharge. Then you will be better able to learn new things.
Using mnemonic devices is an excellent strategy for improving your ability to retain new information for a longer period of time. Mnemonic devices are similar to how writers use shorthand when writing. You "tag" the thing you want to remember with a helpful image or word that will prompt your memory.
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When there is much information that you need to remember, study it at several locations. If you're stuck in the same location learning material, then you will associate material with only specific location. This means that when you learn information from several different locations, it's more likely to stick to your long-term memory.
Don't be embarrassed by the need to leave notes around the house to help you remember things. Stick your notes in places you know they will not be missed or forgotten, such as next to your phone or near the computer screen. Sticky notes are great tools to help you remember things.
Don't be discouraged by your poor memory. The advice that you have read in this article can help you if you apply them to your life. Have a bit of patience with these techniques, and you can expect to see improvement. The main thing is to keep a positive attitude, and to work hard on it to get good results.
