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Think, Don’t Memorize!

Our brain works best when it's free to come up with new ideas, not when it's busy trying to remember everything. If we try to hold too much information in our heads, we get overwhelmed and lose focus. Writing things down—whether in a notebook, a list, or an app—helps clear our mind and lets us think more clearly. 

This is why rote memorizing in school or for exams can be stressful and less effective in the long run. In the real world, we can always Google facts and equations when we need them. So, let your brain think, not just store!

Reflection: How do you use your brain's capacity for creativity and problem-solving?

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