Memory
The #1 habit for a memory athlete
Sleeping enough
"In the zone" in simple terms
Staying/being in the moment
You know you've really learned and understood what you're studying when you can...
Teach/explain it to someone
The biggest distraction for humans
The mind itself
Getting quality sleep is important because it gives your brain time to...
Sort information
Relaxing in silence and focusing on your breath is an example of...
Meditation
A tool you can use for memory reinforcement
flashcards
Research suggests that sustained attention can only last for ______ at a time.
90 minutes
Linking a new idea (like someone's name) to something or someone you know is an example of this memory technique
Association
Kobe Bryant meditates for this long every morning
10-15 minutes
It's better to have shorter, frequent study sessions than to ________ the night before a test.
cram
In the 1980s, this company believed that technology could help us do work more effectively and was one of the first to adopt email.
IBM
Yanjaa's record for names and faces memorized in 15 minutes
212
"Performance increases as thought decreases"
What is this law called?
The Law of Presence
Practice tests help to identify _____ in your knowledge so you know what you need to review more.
gaps
A time management technique that involves grouping similar tasks together and setting aside an intentional amount of time to do them (e.g., checking emails).
Batching
_________________ lets your brain know that something is important to keep in long-term storage.
Repeated exposure
Sometimes athletes create intentional mental images to imagine successful outcomes in their performance. This training technique is called...
Visualization
Having a designated space and time to study helps you to ______ your brain for studying.
prime
Name these two brain chemicals: ______________ makes us feel alert and ______________ motivates us to seek rewards.
Norepinephrine, dopamine