Guides

Practical strategies for everyday memory, focus and math, in plain words. Each guide links to the games that practice it.

• How to remember namesWhy names slip away seconds after you hear them, and five small habits that help them stick.
• How to focus when everything is distractingPractical ways to set up your work and your surroundings so attention stays on the task.
• How to remember a list without writing it downChunking, stories and the memory walk: three simple ways to hold a short list in your head.
• Mental math tricks for everyday lifeRounding, splitting numbers and the 10% trick for tips, discounts and recipes, worked out in your head.
• Switching between tasks without losing your placeWhy switching tasks feels tiring, and simple habits that make getting back on track faster.
• How to build a daily practice habit that lastsMake it small, attach it to a routine, and keep it easy to start: how to keep a daily practice going.