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20 January 2026

10 Psychological Tricks To Boost Memory

Good memory helps students retain knowledge, perform well on exams, and apply learning effectively in real-life situations

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Break information into smaller chunks to make it easier to remember

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Turn ideas into vivid mental images to strengthen recall

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Associate information with familiar locations using the memory palace technique

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Review material at spaced intervals to reinforce long-term memory

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Link new information to things you already know to create stronger connections

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Quiz yourself instead of just rereading to actively strengthen memory

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Use acronyms, rhymes, or patterns to simplify complex information

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Minimize distractions and focus fully while learning

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Teach someone else what you've learned to organise and reinforce it

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Attach emotions or stories to facts to make them more memorable

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