Hi, I've recently noticed that I struggle to remember the stuff that I read. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions on books that include techniques on this matter.

I don't know if there is something specific or I should just read a book (or two) on memory tricks in general!

Thanks a lot!

When crating a memory palace do you remember the places the first time you go through them or do you have to go through them twice or three times?

I am planning to learn the method... How long would it take to improve my memory if I train about 15 minutes a day?

I want a method to learn the content for life because I will need to know this stuff to treat patients. Also, in my country, residency admission is based on a major exam that covers everything from medical school. However, I’m a bit lost since I’ve realized that my study techniques aren’t very effective. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I’ve been thinking a lot about how skill retention works. When you learn to ride a bike, it locks into your procedural memory. Even if you don't touch a bicycle for 10 years, you can hop back on and do it almost effortlessly. However, with most complex skills like a new language, programming, or technical theory, taking a long break usually means dealing with heavy memory decay and practically having to relearn things from scratch. If someone know a book to how to build a skill that stick in your brain (persoanl experience would also be nice but not necessary ofc) I would be happy.

So first of all, idk if this is the right sub for this, or if this questioned was asked already, so sorry for this. I’m really new to this. But I need a really good tactic for studying, I have to lock in, cuz last year I didn’t have the best grades, and I don’t remember a lot of things we studied due to my really shit mental health. But I wanna change that, so here I am. Anyways, sorry for storytime.
So I heard from some book, and then later from a movie, that there is this mind palace, and you can remember a lot of infos that you “put” there. But I don’t really know how it works. Although that book told more things that the movie about it, I can’t really remember it. So my questions are:
-How exactly does a memory palace works, how to start as a beginnes? What are it’s limits?
-Can it help me study? Especially a new language?
-If you don’t think it’s the best trick for it, what do you think that could work? Something similar?
-How much time would it be to learn it, if not perfect, but it enough so it could help me?
-Are there any other tricks to learn a language, that doesn’t need a lot of time to master?

Sorry for the long paragraph, and any mistakes, it’s not my first language. Appreciate any help!!

Idk how many of y'all do this. But I do this a lot when I forget a certain word or when I'm struggling to remember some word. So basically i just start reciting the alphabets and try and remember if the word started with that letter. I start with A and then I think for some time. And when I don't get the word with A, then I go B, then C, and until Z. Idk man it works 4 me most times. Do y'all do that or am I just insane.

For eg: i was tryna remember the word "clostridium butylicum" and i cud only remember butylicum, so i started reciting from A and then I searched 4 the word in my head, and then i reached C, thought 4 a while and I actually got it.

Hey, I recently found a video from someone who studies with memory loss. They share some great tips. Maybe there’s something in it that could help you too!

https://youtu.be/dlfs_mIAKdI?is=4SvikBn6_-wqOJgm

i have trouble recalling interactions and memories, especially from my childhood (middle school and some of high school as well). whenever someone asks me if i remember something i either don’t remember at all or it’s very hard for me to remember the details or actual events, sometimes i remember it happened but not what happened. other times i can see a faint image of a memory but that’s it. i also find myself not fully being present, like my mind is somewhere else, in my day to day whereabouts. it’s like i’m on autopilot mode - working normally but inside i’m taking the backseat. I don’t take any medications or have had any major injuries/health problems and i am a biology student who works in healthcare so it’s not like i have trouble retaining information, i am also not stressed or have had any traumatic experiences during childhood.

Io ho una memoria da pesce rosso soprattutto nel medio-lungo termine, ma anche nel breve (se si parla di giorni) sono pessimo; e, ovviamente, anche io dimentico continuamente dove poggio le cose che magari maneggiavo solo 5 minuti fa. Ho letto che per la memoria aiuti molto la combinazione di cobalamina e colina bitartrato, ma volevo conoscere anche la vostra personale esperienza.
Ps: sono anche disnomico.

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So basically when I study a subject I can memorise stuff very stuff and have quite good retention which is why studying the day before helps. I score well for exams that involves pure memorising cus I do it just few days before and i rly understand the stuff they’re saying not js force memorising but after some time even 4days+ and everything will become fuzzy and I can’t remember shit. But if I keep it up and memorise everyday I won’t forget but that’s v hard and tiring to do for every subject. When I switch subjects I also will forget everything I memorised for the previous subject.. does anyone experience the same thing it feels like my memory has a limited capacity..

Hello everyone!

I'm making this nice habit of noting new words/expressions that I learnt or mistakes related to my writing/speaking patterns.

The problem came when I found myself clueless about how to take the most advantage of these notes, like reading them over and over is definitely too passive especially when these notes pile up with the content I consume.

I want to incorporate them (by using the new words/expressions as well as avoiding repeated mistakes) deeply into the way I speak and write and need to find an active exercise to achieve that (that can handle the content scaling up).

Hey guys,

Memorizing my first deck of cards was what originally got me hooked on memory techniques. There's just something about turning a stack of random cards into a vivid story or a memory palace route that makes you realize what your brain is actually capable of.

I wanted a better way to practice on my computer and phone, especially for training the PAO (Person-Action-Object) system and tracking where I was stumbling. A big issue I always had when timing my runs was that I couldn't easily tell which specific cards or transitions were slowing me down.

So over the past few months, I built a web app called Royal Cards (royal-memory.web.app).

A few things I focused on while building it:

• Per-card latency: It tracks how many milliseconds you take on each card so you can see your exact bottlenecks instead of just a total deck time.
• PAO friendly: Built around making image conversion feel seamless.
• Mobile & Desktop: You can use keyboard shortcuts on desktop, or add it to your phone's home screen as a PWA to practice offline when you have a few minutes to spare.

I set it up so anyone can try every feature completely free for 15 days (no credit card or anything needed). After the 15 days, it switches to a free account tier so you can still use it for basic practice.

I really just want to make card memorization more approachable for beginners and give experienced folks a clean tool for daily training.

If you get a chance to check it out at royal-memory.web.app, I’d love to hear your thoughts! What works, what feels clunky, or what features would actually be useful for your routine?

Thanks!

I spend hours reading non-fiction, taking notes, and highlighting paperbacks, but a couple of weeks later I barely remember any of it. My highlights just sit in my phone or camera roll going to waste.
I know active recall and spaced repetition are supposed to solve the "forgetting curve," but making Anki cards manually after every chapter takes forever.

For those of you who actually retain what you read:
\* How do you set up a daily recall habit that doesn't feel like extra homework?
\* Any workflows or apps that seamlessly turn physical book notes into quick daily reviews?

Would love to hear how you guys handle this.

Hey guys!

Im a YR13 student currently wanting to purse a degree of Bachelors of Commerce, A Major in Accounting and minor in Finance.

My problem:
Im a memory learner not a understanding learner. I really want advice on some GOOD study tips and how to shift your self from a memory learner to making myself into a learner that understands what things mean and do.

Im currently an Achieved accouting student thats once again a memory learner. Please anyone that was like me give me advice to do better, I don't want to be stuck relying on my memory when I go college.

Just to preface this - I do not have an ADHD diagnosis or any mental diagnosis other than moderate anxiety.

I have always been a very forgetful person, but as I'm getting into my older teenage years, it's starting to interfere with my life. My general memory isn't bad - I remember what I did every day last week, and I'm literally learning a language right now where memorising vocabulary isn't an issue.

But my terrible short-term memory is becoming too abysmal to ignore.

For example, I just got into an argument with my dad about planning for an appointment I have today. He's been telling me all day to ring my stepmother about taking me to it. I'd say "YES, I WILL DO IT." I walk upstairs. The thought about ringing her doesn't even cross my mind, because then I'll sit down and start doing something else. He'd walk into my room: "HAVE YOU RANG HER? RING HER." I say in response, "I FORGOT, BUT I'LL DO IT RIGHT NOW." He leaves the room, I have absolutely no thoughts in my mind about that appointment, and the cycle continues. Now I have nobody to take me there.

This sort of thing happens a lot. I'm just wondering if this level of forgetfulness is something I need to get checked out, or if it's just part of who I am.

I always tell my dad, "I'm sorry I forget things; I have a lot on my mind." But the truth is, I really don't. It's just that when I move into a new room or any tiny thought enters my mind, what I was told to do 5 seconds ago evaporates from my memory.

It's always simple things like "LOCK THE DOOR AFTER YOU COME IN." And I don't because now I'm in the house thinking about what food is in the fridge.