How To Remember Facts In History

Remembering some facts and information in History may be difficult for some people. They find it boring to read; thus hard for them to remember. Some are afraid of dates and different names of people. But History is unavoidable and sometimes a must for you to read and understand especially if you are studying. And though you are done in school, still you need some History. You can't escape it because it's just a part of you; and you're a part of it.

So, how to remember facts in History?

1. Do not think that it's hard to remember...:)

Sometimes, your mind is already preoccupied of what other people thought about History. And once you've heard them saying, "Oh it's so difficult remembering those people...blah...blah...' Then that makes it really difficult for you. SO, have an open mind so you'll receive the invitation...

2. Understand the essence of History

If you don't understand the reasons why you need to read and understand History, then things will really be hard for you. So, if you have the reasons how important it is to you, then you will have the INTEREST in reading it with great enthusiasm...them things will follow naturally.

3. Do not memorize; just read.

Some people may say, 'History is all about memorizing..." Well, they are COMPLETELY wrong... That's why it's hard for them to remember because they just memorize. And the more they memorize; the more that they do not understand it.  Keep it in mind that once you read History, you need to understand, picture it out or visualize it, evaluate, reflect to it, analyze it critically, and then LEARN from it. Learning from it is the main point why you  need to read it.

Well, these are all for now...:) I hope you find them useful... Considering the things above will help you on how to remember facts in history...