My Favorite Ways to Remember Everything

Hey bestie! Have you ever read a whole page in a textbook, reached the bottom, and thought, “Wait... what did I just read?”

I think we’ve all been there! It’s such a frustrating feeling, especially when we’re working so hard on our projects, languages, and studies. The good news? Our brains aren't broken they just need a little bit of help> Remembering things isn’t about having a "superpower"; it’s about using the right habits. Over the last few months of balancing my design work and my language learning, I’ve found some really soft, easy, and effective ways to help my brain hold onto information. Let’s make your memory feel like a cozy, organized library!

1. The "Storytelling" Trick

Our brains are wired to love stories. If you try to remember a list of random facts, your brain is going to get bored and let them slip away.

But if you turn those facts into a story? It sticks like magic! If I’m learning new vocabulary in Russian or Japanese, I don't just repeat the words. I create a tiny, silly scene in my head. For example, if I need to remember a word, I’ll imagine a little rabbit doing something funny with that word as a prop.

The crazier and more visual the story, the better! When you make your study material "come alive," you don't even have to "try" to remember it. Your brain just holds onto the story automatically.

2. The Power of "Interleaving"

Have you ever tried to study the same subject for four hours straight? By the third hour, I bet everything started to look like a blur! That’s because our brains actually get "saturated."

Instead of doing one subject all day, try mixing it up this is called "interleaving."

Study 45 minutes of a language, then switch to 45 minutes of design theory,

then maybe 45 minutes of a different project. When you switch topics, your brain has to "reset" and refocus, which actually makes you learn deeper. It keeps your study sessions feeling fresh and fun, and it stops

your memory from getting "stuck" in a rut. Plus, it’s a great way to stay excited about all the things you’re building!

3. Connect the "New" to the "Old"

This is one of my favorite secrets. Whenever you learn something new,

try to link it to something you already know perfectly. Let’s say you’re studying a new concept in a book. Ask yourself, “How is this like something I’ve already learned?” Or, “Does this remind me of something in my daily life?” If you can build

a "bridge" between the new information and your existing knowledge, your brain won't

have to work as hard to store it. It’s like adding a new shelf to a bookcase that’s already full it fits right in!

4. The "Feynman" Technique (The Plushie Test!)

I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s honestly the ultimate memory booster. If you want to know if you truly remember something, try explaining it in your own words. I love to sit down with my favorite plushie and pretend I’m teaching a class.
If I get to a part where I have to say, “Um... I don’t know,” that’s a huge clue that I don’t actually

remember that part yet! It’s not a failure it’s actually a sign of where I need to focus my energy.
Teaching is the best way to move information from your "short term" memory

into your "long-term" memory. It makes you feel so smart and capable, too!

5. Review at the "Perfect" Times

Memory is a bit like a garden it needs watering at the right times to keep from wilting. This is called Spaced Repetition. Instead of cramming for five hours the night before a deadline, try to review your notes:
Once right after you learn them.

Once the next day. Once after three days. Once after a week. Doing these tiny, five-minute reviews is so much easier than trying to re learn

everything from scratch. I use my Rabbitelle app to keep track of when I need to review certain things.
It keeps my memory sharp without me ever feeling like I’m "cramming."

6. Use "Visual Anchors" in Your Notes

Our eyes are so much better at remembering images than plain blocks of text. When I’m writing my notes, I always use "visual anchors." This could be a tiny doodle of a cloud, a specific color for a specific topic,

or even a little sticker. When I’m trying to remember something later, my brain often "sees" the page before it reads the words. It’s like a cheat code for your memory! If you have a visual cue,

your brain can "grab" that information so much faster. A Gentle Reminder for You

Remember that some days, your memory might feel a little bit "foggy," and that’s perfectly

normal. We have so much going on in our lives balancing our blog, our digital products, and our daily fitness goals is a lot! Don't be hard on yourself if you forget a word or a concept.

Just go back, look at your beautiful notes, and try again. You are building a brilliant mind, and every little step you

take is helping you get stronger and smarter. Keep going, keep creating, and keep being the amazing, cozy, and dedicated person that you are. I’m cheering for you every step of the way!

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