10 Mind Tricks to Learn Anything Fast!

In 2008, a group of researchers discovered something counterintuitive about learning: you’ll learn something faster by studying something else. In this study, researchers asked people to identify certain artists based on six of their paintings. Half of the participants saw each artist’s paintings in blocks, while the other half saw their paintings all scrambled together. Who do you think retained more information? The scrambled group performed significantly better. Why is that? Because interweaving different styles and subjects helps solidify new information in your memory.

Number Four: Chewing Gum

Some people chew gum to freshen their breath; others just like that minty, fruity taste. But did you know that chewing gum could help your brain learn faster? A series of studies found that chewing gum has all kinds of cognitive benefits. For starters, people who chew gum tend to be more alert and experience less stress. This was first discovered by a 2011 study that had people take a number of quizzes in a distracting environment. Under normal circumstances, the chaotic testing room would have thrown people off. It was designed to create anxiety and significantly lower their productivity. But even in that distracting environment, people who were chewing gum stayed more focused and produced fewer stress-related hormones. In other words, chewing gum helped them stay calm and concentrate.

But that’s not all! A 2009 study discovered that the act of chewing makes you more vigilant and lengthens your attention span. In 2015, another group showed that chewing gum helps you stay happy and motivated while you work. Two more studies from the early 2000s found that different flavors of gum actually make your brain more receptive and flexible. Obviously, there are dozens of studies showing the many advantages of this very simple habit. It helps you learn faster, perform better, and concentrate longer. So the next time you sit down to work, don’t forget to grab a stick of gum!

Number Five: Intellectual Hydration

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