If you’ve ever watched someone memorize and recite back a string of numbers or a long list of words and thought, “I wish I could do that,” we’ve got good news: You totally can. A simple mnemonic ...

In prior lessons, we learned some of the key principles of memorization: Lesson 1: encoding, consolidation, retrieval, re-consolidation Lesson 2: getting motivated Lesson 3: paying attention Lesson 8: ...

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Improving your working memory can profoundly impact your daily life, from improving your learning capabilities to boosting your productivity at work. Using mnemonics is a powerful strategy to improve ...