How to memorize notes 2x faster ✨🧠 memorization hacks, study tips

seasons greetings and welcome back to another study tips video!! In this video I talk about how to remember everything you learn (ok, well maybe not EVERYTHING, but at least how to improve your memory and ace your exams) even when you're forgetful like me xD In this video I go over a bunch of science-based memorization tips and go over my system for memorizing everything I want to store in mah noggin. I also talk about the main way our memory works (since it's kinda important to understand)! Hope you find these study tips useful and they help you with your studies during exam season and just life in general!:) best of luck with exams btw!! hopefully these study tips will help you prep for sat exams, ap exams, gcses, board exams, etc!

time stamps:
0:00-0:50- a truly unforgettable intro
0:51-1:10- overview
1:11-1:28- levels of processing
1:29-2:00- the cursed onomatopoeia example
2:01-2:43- the power of distinctiveness
2:44-3:35- the power of elaboration and maomao
3:36-4:18- you don't need to memorize EVERYTHING
4:19-5:37- brain hacks for memorization
5:38-6:45- environment matters for focusing
6:46-8:21- mnemonic hacks for memorization
8:22-9:58- ways to maximize notetaking/reading
9:59-12:22- tips for structuring your study sessions
12:23-12:42- sample memorization game plans

About me:
If you're new, hi, my name's Estella! I'm a college student studying communications & psychology and I post weekly videos! I make stationery and study tips videos based on my own experiences in college, high school, etc. If you ever have any video suggestions or questions leave them in the comments!

Sources:
Matlin, M. W. & Thomas A. Farmer (2016). Cognition (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

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[StudyToSuccess]

HI STELLARS!! I can't believe New Years is already almost here!! If you could describe 2023 in one word what would you pick? I'd have to say "hectic" xD

[gamingwithadise]

Instead of me studying for my exam tomorrow i am learning how to study for my exam😅😂

[Fatima_KhanT_T]

I don't have a problem. I have PROBLEMS

[paigeemery]

Estella, I've watched you for at least three years, and you never miss! Your videos are entertaining, aesthetic, and informative. We appreciate you so much and thank you for your continuous hard work. <33

[KiaGamz]

How did you know I’d be studying during Christmas / holiday break? And I am forgetful I forgot what i studied yesterday and what to do when doing my homework 😢😭 so this video was a lifesaver I followed your tips just now and my studies are slowly improving— slowly but surely 😅

[PokhrajRoy.]

10:12 I love that the pencil is cartoonishly huge 😂

[PokhrajRoy.]

All your videos are unforgettable because they’re simply awesome and aesthetically pleasing.

[sunniiishxne]

my friend literally saw this video on her YouTube home screen in class the other day and said “these look like the type of videos you watch” and that had to be one of the best compliments ive ever gotten <3 this video was really informative and your editing style is so cute, definitely going to subscribe!!

[nadyaabdu]

Estella, I honestly love watching your videos they're so creative and motivating to watch! Thank you so much for the dedication and hard work yo put into your videos, your videos light up my day!💞

[CallieRoses]

Omg Estella, thank you! I needed this for my midyears after the holidays!
Good luck for everyone else with exams, you can do it ❤

[ahanagautam]

can't beleive i've been following you since high school, yiu've been a important part of my journey, thank you so much, we r really grateful for you, love yaaa!!

[hayeslaurie]

Thank you SO MUCH for all of your videos and dedication Stella 💗 Seeing your work and how it has paid off is really motivating me to continue on my path of trying to start my own education and studying channel!!! 💗😊

[tanyaram]

Hi Estella!! I was just awake scrolling, and I saw a new video!! So, my holidays just started but this would be really useful for my history and language classes, so thank you so much!! That last part was really funny hahaha 😂 hope you have relaxing holidays, spend time with family, Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year 2024!! My New Years Resolution is to use as many of your useful tips as possible. Thank you so much, Estella!

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Notes Ive made throughout the video:
(1st tip) is very useful when it comes to studying, it means, a memory standing out that you will remember for a long period of time. when learning or in class, try to play that distinctiveness so you can remember what the teacher is teaching and remember the teacher’s words for a longer period of time instead of you cramming everything together and being in stress because you didnt listen to the teacher in class. (Go to 4th/5th tip on how to improve distinctiveness)
(2nd tip) Elaboration-When people are writing words or reading and do not understand a word or two, try to research on that word so you can find a deeper meaning to it, and when the time comes, you do not mix it up with other meanings or sentences/words for example, somnambulism is a word for “sleep walking but most people mistake it for a sleeping disorder showing they didn’t care to research the deeper meaning to it or maybe was not distinctive enough during class.
(3rd tip) Memorizing and recalling-memorizing all the words in your textbook can be very tiring, overwork your brain, and waste your time since not all the words are going to be on your test or exam, so instead of that, you can look for summary outlines, key term lists, questions in your textbook, study guides, and practice test that can be very good for your understanding, actually focussing on what you actually need to study, and save time and effort on your studies so you can head out to another
(4th tip) Self-referenced effect- To make information more distinct/stand out, the self-referenced effect can help by a landslide because it refers to the phenomenon where we remember information if we relate it to ourselves and no other. Thats why it is easier to remember information about our personalities and sense of style since it relates to us and helps us out. Our brain likes to remember things that are useful or relevant to our lives. So If I’m learning about something or trying to memorize the concepts for an exam or test, try to relate as much of the information as you can to our body or life. By doing this, it helps increase our curiosity in a subject and piques our intrest, since we tend to be more intrested in things that can actually help our lives or relate to us
(dont take notes like me ) ;)

[barnalidhibar]

i am watching u since 2 years and in this time period your each video helped me alot it enhances my study quality. thank you so much 😊

[mariouma.forever]

this is awesome and I'm definitely not gonna forget this ! you did a great job balancing the fun and seriousness in this video and I just love your energy ❤

[jiea_]

Thank you so much Estella for everything you do for us! You have helped me so much overtime! Love you and keep working hard! :DD

[MissLuckyGRL]

I love the editing 😭 makes so much easier and fun to understand the content, thanks for that, I bet it’s not easy ♥️🍀

[purbitasaha]

Love the new style of your videos! Ty for putting so much of effort <33

[DariaSeminario]

I love EVERYTHING about this video !!💕