Friday, August 5, 2011

Efficient Learning Even At Old Age

By Michal Haney


A lot of people desire to increase their learning abilities to do well not merely in school but in future professions as well. Parents enter their kids to different learning programs to excel, but what does it really demand to amend one's learning skills?

guidelines we could adopt to unleash our learning potentials.

Improve Wellness.

We are told to get enough rest, consume the proper food, and sweat on a regular basis since kindergarten. They are the basic measures to a healthy and strong body, but not only that; they are the key to a fit and sharp mind as well. Adequate sleep can help the mind concentrate better and study efficiently while proper nutrition gives nutrients necessary for better brain development. Certain food and activities also keep appropriate levels of certain chemicals that enhance brain performance by stimulating it.

Know Which Type of Learner You Are.

People pick up best through different ways. Perchance you have realized that you remember things more successfully when you take them down, or carry out a job better when someone demonstrated you how it is done? Metacognition or learning is the deciding how you best learn. Knowing whether you are a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner will help you decide the right techniques for improved learning.

Review and Practice.

Recent knowledge and skills are best retained and perfected if continuously refreshed or practiced. Doing this over time will help the keep the fresh acquisitions into long term retention.

Get Involved.

Some emotions like happiness, excitement and anger can activate certain areas in the brain that help retain data. Being involved with the things you learn means getting the brain more engaged.

Take On New Endeavors.

Occasionally try something you haven't done before. The activated levels of dopamine improve the neural pathways in the brain. And yes, it also keeps you happy.




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