Self · Learning how to learn
15 min · pencil, your notes or book
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Brain dump and check
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Pulling things out of your memory helps you remember them for longer.
- Pick something you learned this week.
- Write all you remember. No peeking!
- Then check your notes and fill in the gaps.
Brain dump (everything I remember):
After checking, what I forgot:
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Why it matters: Remembering on purpose (called retrieval practice) is one of the best ways to learn. Rereading feels easier but works less well.
- Were you surprised by how much you remembered?
- What will you do to remember the tricky bit?
Extend it: Do a 2-minute brain dump in the car or at dinner about any topic.
My brain felt: ☐ easy ☐ just right ☐ stretchy
One thing I learned: ________________________
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