By Sakshi Sah
Published Aug 10, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Study smarter with these memory hacks

Want to remember what you studied? Try these smart and simple tricks from the University of North Carolina.

Things are easier to remember when they make sense. If you don’t get it, take time to understand it first.

Connect new facts to something familiar. The stronger the link, the better the memory.

Can’t find a link? Make up a silly one. The funnier it is, the more it sticks in your mind.

Review your notes before bed. Your brain keeps working while you sleep.

Don’t just re-read. Ask questions and try to answer them without peeking.

Revising again and again helps move facts to your long-term memory.

Writing helps your brain remember better. Say it out loud and picture it while you write.

It might feel odd, but saying things out loud helps your brain remember them better.