8 tricks to recall anything in seconds during exams

1. Trigger Words/Keywords: As you study, identify keywords or short phrases associated with key concepts. During the exam, these trigger words can act as quick reminders.

2. Mental Flashcards: Imagine your study notes as mental flashcards. When faced with a question, mentally flip through these cards to find the relevant information.

3. Acronyms and Acrostics: If you memorized information using acronyms or acrostics (like "Every Good Boy Does Fine" for music notes), these can be quickly recalled to access the full list.

4. Storytelling /Association: Link the information to a memorable story or associate it with a familiar image or place in your mind. Recalling the story or image can help retrieve the facts.

5. Mind Maps: If you used mind maps during studying, try to mentally visualize the structure and connections within the map to locate the information you need.

6. Method of Loci: If you used this method, mentally revisit the locations where you placed the information. This can trigger the associated memories.

7. First Letter Recall: If you have a list of items, running through the alphabet and seeing if the first letter matches any item on your list can sometimes jog your memory.

8. Deep Breathing & Calm: When you're struggling to recall, take a few deep breaths to calm your nerves. Sometimes anxiety can block memory retrieval.