Have you ever encountered the following scenario:
You: I just read a great book!
Friend: What’s it about?
You: (paused and tried so hard to recall what you’ve read)
Or have you forced yourself to finish a book in a day or so, because you worried you would forget the previous chapters after a reading hiatus?
When it comes to widening our knowledge base, unfortunately, we usually prioritize quantity over quality. Yes, the more you read, the more information you get, but we tend to forget the things we read after a short period of time. Our inability to retain information from what we have previously read is dauntingly common. We sometimes skim through the passages; or read word by word, letter by letter, without understanding the content; or even scan the book and get to the next — to bombard ourselves with piles of knowledge. But how often does loading and stacking help us retain what we read?
If we can’t remember anything from the books we read, what’s the point of reading? To make your reading effective and meaningful, here are

4 strategies to help you retain what you read:
1. Generate questions and look for answers
One reading habit we have is to completely immerse ourselves in the text and drill into the details when we read. We think the best way to get the most out of a book is to complete all of the chapters, but we don’t always remember the walls of text upon closing the book. One method to retain our memory is to first go through the table of content (the table of content is here for a reason!) and generate a list of questions, then actively search for answers in the book. When we have a purpose to read a book, it is easier to find and remember what we read.

2. Scribble in the margins while reading
Jotting notes is definitely a great strategy to better knowledge retention. When a certain paragraph stands out to us, we will usually highlight or copy the text, but instead, we should use our own words to summarize key ideas to make a stronger impression. Through this process, you are teaching and explaining to yourself on the points. If you are able to give an outline of the passage without hesitating, you can ensure you have really comprehended and digested the content.

http://mystudyfocus.com/articles/4-effective-strategies-to-remember-everything-you-read/

Have you ever sat down and tried to read for work or school and wondered if there was a way that you could learn the material faster and not forget what you’ve learned? I have great news, there is! Learning these five techniques will make a world of difference in how fast you’re able to learn your new technique, and how well you’re able to make it stick in your brain afterwards.

1. Measure a smaller unit of success
Let’s be honest, when it comes to learning new things it isn’t always a breeze. You start reading information and a few times you probably comes across something that confuses you or is an area of difficulty. No matter what you do, you just can’t seem to find a way to get yourself to learn the mater.
Your first reaction may be to try and figure out what you don’t understand all at once. When you do this, you slow the learning process down. One of two things will happen: you’ll either never learn to do them well or it will take you a long period of time to do so. Instead, deconstruct the new skill or technique into much smaller components and work on them individually until you can put them all together.

2. Drill one thing until it becomes a habit, then move on
Everyone has multiple areas in their life where they’d like to make some improvements. Maybe you want to change your eating habits to be healthier, go to bed earlier, or go to the gym consistently. Even if you’re committed and have the best intentions to work towards your goals, it’s just natural to fall back into old habits eventually.
Each day, train your mind to focus on one thing at a time so you don’t lose focus. When you do this, you stop your mind from going off into a million different directions thinking about all the other things you need to do. It’s overwhelming and can be discouraging. Once you’ve made a habit or reached a new goal you’ve been working towards, then you can move on to the next one.

3. Short periods of study every day is better than long, sporadic cramming sessions
We’ve all crammed our brains with information in a short period of time, especially in college the night before a test at 8 AM. But if you think about it, how much of that information did you actually retain several days later? Probably not much.
You learn best from repetition. If you sit down and try and study for 6 hours and then come back and try to review, there’s a pretty good chance you will have remembered very little. When you study a little bit each day, you’re able to go back and review information from a shorter time span which will help you learn faster. This requires will-power so be strong!

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http://mystudyfocus.com/articles/how-to-learn-10-times-faster/

Studying isn’t one task, it’s many. You may need to memorize facts or just understand the basics. You might need a broad conceptual base, or just skills. To add even more variety, each person has different learning styles and preferences.
No one tool is the right one. But with fifty here, you’re bound to find something that might help.
**Authors Note: I realize this article is fairly long, so you may want to bookmark it to finish it later**
1) Visualization
The idea here is that you want to put abstract information into a picture. If you are struggling to understand a concept, visualization is a good technique to start with.
2) Rote Memorization
I’m not a huge fan of this method, but sometimes brute force is required. Rote memorization involves pounding information into your brain by repeating it continually. Works best when the information is arbitrary and fact-based, so applications won’t go beyond simple memory.
3) Interlinking
Take two ideas and ask yourself how they relate. They can be ideas within a specific field (short roads) or between two completely different fields (freeways). By doing this you create a roadmap for traveling between information in your brain.
4) Metaphor
Take a more complex idea and compare it to a simpler one. When learning computer programming, I found it helpful to look at a function like a pencil sharpener. A parameter was a dull pencil, inside processes sharpened and returned a sharp pencil. Some metaphors have limited applications while others can be used for deep understanding.
5) Diagram
Draw it out. I love using diagrams for sorting large pieces of information. When I used to write computer programs fairly heavily, my desktop would have pieces of paper with hastily scratched diagrams. I consider creating a diagram to be the upgraded version of visualization.
6) Fluid Notes
Most people take notes in a linear fashion, writing one statement after the next. Fluid notes may look less organized, but involves you drawing connections between ideas and writing in all directions across the page. Remember the point of note taking is to encourage learning, not just record what was said.
7) Acronyms
A bit more efficient than rote memorization is to use mnemonics. Acronyms simplifying memorized information are a great way to do this. When I used to lifeguard, I had memorized all sorts of acronyms for various procedures such as RED or ABC. Make up your own acronyms to store arbitrary info.
Link Method
This is an advanced memory technique. I’ve found it works surprisingly well, but it takes longer to set up and requires practice if you want to do it quickly. The basic idea is that you link two ideas together by forming a bizarre picture that involves both of them.
If I wanted to memorize a grocery list that had apples, milk and beans, my goal would be to create two images that linked apples to milk and milk to beans. The first could be a picture of a giant apple milking a cow. The second could be a milk container that poured baked beans.
9) Peg Method
A variation of the link method, this one helps you memorize numbers. Instead of linking two pictures together, you use a system of phonetics to remember all the digits. From that you create short words and sentences to encode numbers. This article isn’t enough to fully explain the technique, but a Google search should give more depth if you’re interested.
10) Retracing
Another technique that works well with holistic learning is retracing. Basically this involves you starting with one concept in your class. From that you find a relationship between that idea and another idea. You continue doing this path until you get back where you started or reach a dead end.


http://mystudyfocus.com/articles/50-tricks-study-better-faster-less-stress/

Capziggle:
Cool app..... Lemme download

Thank you

myStudyFocus is a mobile app developed to improve your overall performance and effectiveness in your course of study

Features

Manage your courses/subjects with our well designed database, which allows you to categorize your courses according to your current year and semester/term in school.

Manage your classes and never get to a class late with our inbuilt notification system, which reminds you 10 minutes before a class and when it is time for the class

Easily assign tasks to your courses [such as submitting an assignment at a certain day and time, reading your book at a particular hour], and our notification system will not forget to notify you when the class is due.

Calendar View allows you to view your tasks at a glance for today, for the week or for the month

Managing your grades has become more easier; you can calculate your grade point and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with ease, you can also estimate your grade point for a particular semester/term

Export your data such as class, task, exams, notes, grades on your local storage and can easily share the data via your favourite messaging client (whatsapp, gmail etc) to your friends to import the data into their device.

Backup and restore your data across all android devices with our online servers (Available to pro users).

Well designed dashboard to view your events for the day.

Random display of motivational quotes to motivate you for the day ahead.

A notepad to write notes while in class or when you are reading.

Clean and simple user interface with an intuitive user experience.


Download here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.mystudyfocus

YouTube Video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7BjG0ULuKo

myStudyFocus is a mobile app developed to improve your overall performance and effectiveness in your course of study

Features

Manage your courses/subjects with our well designed database, which allows you to categorize your courses according to your current year and semester/term in school.

Manage your classes and never get to a class late with our inbuilt notification system, which reminds you 10 minutes before a class and when it is time for the class

Easily assign tasks to your courses [such as submitting an assignment at a certain day and time, reading your book at a particular hour], and our notification system will not forget to notify you when the class is due.

Calendar View allows you to view your tasks at a glance for today, for the week or for the month

Managing your grades has become more easier; you can calculate your grade point and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with ease, you can also estimate your grade point for a particular semester/term

Export your data such as class, task, exams, notes, grades on your local storage and can easily share the data via your favourite messaging client (whatsapp, gmail etc) to your friends to import the data into their device.

Backup and restore your data across all android devices with our online servers (Available to pro users).

Well designed dashboard to view your events for the day.

Random display of motivational quotes to motivate you for the day ahead.

A notepad to write notes while in class or when you are reading.

Clean and simple user interface with an intuitive user experience.


Download here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.mystudyfocus

YouTube Video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7BjG0ULuKo

I suggest you collect the pay for the first month then organise an end of the month party where you'll tell your boss to dance and you spray him the money. Why enslave yourself? If you stay freelance you'll earn more incurring less cost. Have you forgotten you'll incurr daily expenses?

Ever been in a situation where you needed bible verses to boost your morale and it was difficult getting one.

Ever needed a bible verse or bible verses relating to certain word or topics

Such as searching for verses that talks about
["secrets to success", "Diligence", "Addiction", "Healing", "sickness", "Wealth", "poverty", "Happiness", "Sadness", e.t.c]

Are you a preacher that needs quick reference to certain topics such as
["adultery", "marriage", "fruits of the spirit", "sin", "obedience"]

Ever needed a good sense of direction to read the bible.
Such as reading the bible starting with topics that interest you

SEARCH NO MORE!!!
Bible Topics is a mobile application that categorizes verses of the bible by topics. It contains over 500 topics and easy to use.

For more information or download the app:
visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

or visit: http://www.tolustar.com/bibletopics

**PS : Bible Topics Version 2.0 now available with more features.

please, kindly share with Loved ones, Family, Friends, Colleagues, Contacts and whoever you come across with.

You never can know who the app could help. God Bless!!!

Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

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more screenshots coming up

Daniel058:
I will try when I recharge for data..

alright, thanks

Hi everyone, I am Tolustar developer of bibletopics I am requesting suggestions to make Bible topics app better.

BibleTopics is a free app that categorizes verses of the bible by topics.

It was developed to eliminate the need to go offline when you need to know bible verses that relates to certain topics(such as prosperity, confidence, success e.t.c).

Here is the link for download : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

I will appreciate any suggestion here, that can make the app better. God bless

and thank you for your time

Hi everyone, I am Tolustar developer of bibletopics I am requesting suggestions to make Bible topics app better.

BibleTopics is a free app that categorizes verses of the bible by topics.

It was developed to eliminate the need to go offline when you need to know bible verses that relates to certain topics(such as prosperity, confidence, success e.t.c).

Here is the link for download : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

I will appreciate any suggestion here, that can make the app better. God bless

and thank you for your time

Hi everyone, I am Tolustar developer of bibletopics I am requesting suggestions to make Bible topics app better.

BibleTopics is a free app that categorizes verses of the bible by topics.

It was developed to eliminate the need to go offline when you need to know bible verses that relates to certain topics(such as prosperity, confidence, success e.t.c).

Here is the link for download : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

I will appreciate any suggestion here, that can make the app better. God bless

and thank you for your time

Do u need a sense of direction when reading the bible? Are u facing any particular challenge in your life and need Gods direct word on such challenge? Are u a preacher and need bible scriptures for the message u want to preach? Are u a lover of the word of God? then you will love this Bible app that gives u the word of God on several aspect and topics of life. Download the app and let's spread the gospel of the Bible

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

Friends check out this awesome app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

The app is a bible study app that categorizes verses of the bible to certain topics
that fit your situation or condition (Conditions such as "the need for comfort", "In

an addiction","Experiencing Hardships".

Bible topics also help you to know the verses of the bible that relate to certain

topics such as (comfort, commitment, success, Fear of God, Achievement, Fruits of

the spirit e.t.c).

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

Wow this is awesome:

Check out this app Bible Topics https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics


The app is a bible study app that categorizes verses of the bible to certain topics
that fit your situation or condition (Conditions such as "the need for comfort", "In

an addiction","Experiencing Hardships".

Bible topics also help you to know the verses of the bible that relate to certain

topics such as (comfort, commitment, success, Fear of God, Achievement, Fruits of

the spirit e.t.c).

Friends check this app out : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

The app is a bible study app that categorizes verses of the bible to certain topics
that fit your situation or condition (Conditions such as "the need for comfort", "In

an addiction","Experiencing Hardships".

Bible topics also help you to know the verses of the bible that relate to certain

topics such as (comfort, commitment, success, Fear of God, Achievement, Fruits of

the spirit e.t.c).

Guys you can check out this app, to aid your bible study, Its really effective

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

Looking for bible verses relating to your situation?
Searching for what the bible says concerning certain topics?

Search no more.

Bible Topics is a free app that features more than 500 topics of the verses in the Bible. For easy access to these topics, the app has categorized each topic to its first alphabet.



||FEATURES||
Bible Topics allows you to copy a verse to the clipboard at ease by just pressing the copy icon and can be pasted in the text fields of other applications

The app also lets you bookmark your favourite verse in a particular topic by pressing the star icon.

You can share your favourite verse to your friends on social media or mail/message the verse to your friend through the share icon.

Bible Topics application is easy to use, and will help you and can serve as a guide to your daily Christianity growth.

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**WHO CAN USE THIS APP**
Anybody who is interested in the Bible and would love to know what the Bible talks about certain topic.

Pastor preparing sermon for his congregation

Counselors: To use it as a reference when counselling on certain crucial topics

A Christian who loves to know more about the bible

Anyone who is enthusiast about the bible

and the list goes on.

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Bible Topics works off-line, so the content is available to you anytime and anywhere.

Enjoy!!!


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.bibletopics

video Link about the app :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZWXDiLlD64

Looking for bible verses relating to your situation?
Searching for what the bible says concerning certain topics?

Search no more.

Bible Topics is a free app that features more than 500 topics of the verses in the Bible. For easy access to these topics, the app has categorized each topic to its first alphabet.

||FEATURES||
Bible Topics allows you to copy a verse to the clipboard at ease by just pressing the copy icon and can be pasted in the text fields of other applications

The app also lets you bookmark your favourite verse in a particular topic by pressing the star icon.

You can share your favourite verse to your friends on social media or mail/message the verse to your friend through the share icon.

Bible Topics application is easy to use, and will help you and can serve as a guide to your daily Christianity growth.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**WHO CAN USE THIS APP**
Anybody who is interested in the Bible and would love to know what the Bible talks about certain topic.

Pastor preparing sermon for his congregation

Counselors: To use it as a reference when counselling on certain crucial topics

A Christian who loves to know more about the bible

Anyone who is enthusiast about the bible

and the list goes on.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bible Topics works off-line, so the content is available to you anytime and anywhere.

Enjoy!!!


Thank you.

***Note***
Thanks to www.bibletopics.com for reference



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZWXDiLlD64

davidsmith8900:


Dats no problem, but where can I find da work they've done?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.wordscountdown

thewebcraft:
its nice..(please work on the UI)

Better UI now and updated user experience, Thanks for your feedback



https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.wordscountdown

A new game developed by a young Nigerian developer.

The game was created for young kids and adults to test how versatile they are with English words (a fun test). To spice it up, the game has a countdown timer to test how many English words you know before the timer runs out.

***UNIQUE FEATURES of the game***

-There is an Easter egg at the end of each game where you learn different fun facts from all walks of life.

-There is a statistics menu to check your progress in the game

-There are 12 achievements/modes to unlock while playing the game to spice up the test.

-you can Brag about your high score and the words you have unlocked in the dictionary with your friends and other players playing the game.

-Share your score with family and friends on your best social platform.

To start the fun with friends and family download the game at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolustar.wordscountdown

Don't enjoy alone please share with your friends and family

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Below is the screenshots of the game