AnnaMarie Houlis

AnnaMarie Houlis

I'm a journalist, copywriter and the founder of Reverie Creative, a content agency working with impact-driven brands in travel, outdoors and wellness, including health- and ed-tech companies like Dorothy. My writing is inspired by my fieldwork in communities around the world and grounded in extensive, expert-backed research to empower readers with access to the knowledge and resources they need.

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3 Stages of the Memory Process

Memory is not just about how well or poorly you recall a specific memory in your childhood or something as simple as where you left your keys. It’s a complex yet fascinating  system.

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What is Episodic Memory?

The brain is not just an organ; it’s an incredible storage “device” that safeguards the memories that define us and influence our choices. Among the various types of memories we form, there’s one that stands out.

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What is Interleaving?

Interleaving is a studying technique that students use to mix (or interleave) different topics. When you interleave, you crack down on a little bit of everything at once, such as several subjects for an exam.

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What is Mind Mapping?

Even if you don’t know what mind mapping is, chances are that you’ve used a mind map before. Mind mapping is a powerful technique that helps you visually develop your ideas and organize information.

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Nondeclarative Memory (Implicit Memory) – Definition, Examples, & How to Keep It

Ever hop on a bike after years of not riding one? Pick up an instrument you used to play all the time but haven’t had time for lately?

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Flashbulb Memory

Ever feel like your memories play past your eyes like an old movie? You feel like you can flick through the snapshots in an old film roll, and they seem crystal clear.

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Hyperphantasia – Definition, Symptoms and Tests

Some people are just super duper creative. We might call them creative geniuses.

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What Is Concrete Thinking?

If you’re someone who tends to consider the hard facts, you’re probably a concrete thinker. You make assumptions, conclusions and calls based on the information you have at hand.

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Method of Loci

If you’ve never heard of the “method of Loci,” read up. The method of Loci is a science-backed way to learn new information—and actually remember it.

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Why Am I So Forgetful? Should I Be Worried?

You forgot that person’s name right after they told you? Oof.

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