Chunk information effectively from "summary" of Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer

People can greatly improve their memories by chunking information together. This means breaking down seemingly insurmountable amounts of data into small, manageable pieces and then linking related items together in your head to better remember them.

Concentrate on the important bits of the information first, instead of trying to immediately tackle all parts of the material at once. It can even help to focus on one particular relevant detail to build from for chunks of connected information.

Practicing recall techniques such as mnemonics or even just reciting information out loud can be effective methods in committing data to memory.

Quiz yourself along the way in order to check and reinforce how much information is being effectively acquired and remembered whilst learning.

In fact, as you learn more facts using this process over time, this will eventually become a natural habit which you won't need to actively think about each time.

Finding ways to relate concepts to each other can make it easier to keep track of large volumes of material. Creating links between various topics and disciplines can also assist with recalling related info at a later period if needed.

Many people find that associating things with visual cues or images can be incredibly helpful when technique is applied to learn new material quickly and remember it later.

Try and incorporate fun, dynamic activities into the learning process. Not only will this bring an element of interest to the learning process, but it can also stimulate the mind in creative and unexpected ways.

Take regular breaks throughout your study session in order to give your mind some rest. Doing this can help avoid burnout due to excessive cramming - shortcutting won’t do the trick in the long-term!