That's right, all those cute little doodles may actually help your brain absorb information and keep you focused. Now that does not mean drawing extremely detailed illustrations, that just defeats the purpose. Instead doodle funny faces, stick figure men, and scribbly images while you take notes. This keeps your creative side alert while allowing you to stay focused on the person's voice rather than zoning out. This kind of adaptive 'switch-a-roo' is also a key feature used in Head First books to help you learn the 'boring' stuff.
Why does it work? Well some pretty smart people at the University of Plymouth in the UK found the scribble results to be true. Scientifically speaking the simple act of scribbling keeps the right side of your brain active, which is the side responsible for problem solving. So in the end, grab that breakfast, cup of joe and don't forget your pen and paper; you'll need it.
Want to learn more? Check out WebMD and the April edition of Shape Magazine on page 40.
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