Praise yourself for studying well, learning a difficult concept, or completing part of a project. This reinforces good study habits. Even the sight of a textbook from another class can serve as a reminder of other things that are competing for your attention. This can cause you to switch your focus away from the task at hand. Relate or Associate the Material Making associations is critical to memory.
Mnemonic devices are very simple examples of making associations to enhance memory.
A mnemonic device is a formula, phrase, rhyme, word, etc. which is easily remembered and which is associated to the information that is to be remembered. One popular example is the phrase . Every good boy does fine. . A popular acronym is . Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. .