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Memory Hacks If You’re Feeling Forgetful (Or Just Fried)

How to remember names, dreams, and the elusive word that’s just on the tip of your tongue.

Corrie Evanoff

Read when you’ve got time to spare.

What it means to build a memory palace, why re-reading isn’t the best way to memorize, and tips to better recall what someone just said.

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The 2-Step “Loci Method” for Memorizing Absolutely Anything

Memory athletes use mnemonic strategies, specifically the method of loci or memory palace technique, to remember astonishing amounts of data.

Remember People’s Names Once and for All — by Using This Technique From Memory Champs

Just take the strategy employed by memory athletes to memorize decks of cards and thousands of digits of pi, and adapt it to get over stranger-name forgetfulness.

Note-Taking by Hand Is A Powerful Tool to Support Memory

Taking notes by hand involves cognitive engagement that leads to deeper understanding.

You’re a Bad Listener: Here’s How to Remember What People Say

We come into conversations with our own agendas and low attention spans, but if you want to build better relationships you need to master active listening.

How to Remember Your Dreams in 5 Steps, According to Sleep Specialists

Can’t remember last night’s make-believe adventure? Don’t skip step four.

Re-Reading Is Inefficient. Here Are 8 Tips for Studying Smarter.

The memory researcher’s guide to studying.

The Best Way to Remember a Word That’s on the Tip of Your Tongue

It’s like the linguistic version of being on the brink of a sneeze.

BONUS READ: Trying to Google a Word You Can’t Remember? There’s a Trick for That

It is possible to Google search a phrase, song lyric, or movie title if you don’t remember an important keyword.

Want More? Explore the Strange Science of Memory

Our memories make us who we are, and as with anything involving the human brain, they’re pretty complicated.