Memory Tip

“I just can’t memorize anything!”

Read it, Type it, Say it, Hear it. To memorize a speech, toast or test material, read your notes, then type them into the computer. Next, read them aloud and record them. Listen to the recording several times. As you work on memorizing remember to turn off the distractions (i.e. TV, iPod, computer, etc); you will retain more.

• Use color. Give your notes some color with bolded headings and bulleted sections (it’s easier to remember a red bullet than running test).
• Make a map. Imagine an intersection and mentally place a word, fact or number on each street corner.