Let’s be honest — textbooks can be boring. But what if we told you there’s a simple, colourful way to make studying more fun and way more effective? Say hello to your new study buddy: highlighters!
Yep, those vibrant pens aren’t just for doodling in the margins — they’re actually little memory-boosting superheroes. When used right, highlighters can help you remember more, understand better, and feel way more in control during exam season. Here’s how:
Make It Stick with Visual Associations
Different colours = different meanings. When you highlight your notes using colours for specific types of info — like pink for definitions or blue for key concepts — you’re helping your brain organise and connect everything.
It’s like colour-coding your brain. And guess what? Your brain loves patterns!
Remember More with Colour Cues
Ever stared at a test question and suddenly remembered that one sentence you highlighted in yellow? That’s not magic — that’s your brain linking the colour to the content!
Using highlighters helps your memory work faster and more accurately when you need it most. Exam stress? Colour’s got your back.
Stay Focused on What Matters
Bright colours naturally grab your attention. Instead of getting lost in a wall of text, highlighters point you to the stuff that actually matters — like a neon sign saying, “Hey, this bit is important!”
Perfect when you’re pressed for time or revising the night before (we see you).
Think Deeper with Colour Coding
Highlighting isn’t just about making things pretty — it actually gets you thinking. When you stop to decide what to highlight and which colour to use, you’re sorting, analysing, and understanding the info better.
Big brain energy.
The Colour Psychology Cheat Sheet
Want to level up your highlighting game? Choose your colours based on how they affect your brain:
- Yellow / Orange / Red – These are warm and energising. Great for grabbing your attention or marking must-know info.
- Blue / Green – Calming and relaxing. Ideal for tricky topics that need deep focus (hello, maths!).
- Mix and match depending on your mood or the subject!
Consistency Is Everything
Pro tip: use the same colours for the same kinds of info across your notebooks, worksheets, and textbooks. That way, your brain gets used to the pattern, and boom — instant recall.
Green = examples? Stick to it. Pink = definitions? Never switch it up.
Your future self will thank you!
Your Game Plan: Highlight Like a Pro
Make a Colour Code:
Pick a colour for each category: key ideas, definitions, questions, etc.
Stick to It:
Use your colour system everywhere — in class, at home, and in your study group.
Test & Tweak:
Try out different combos to see what works best for your brain.
Get Highlighting with Trefoil!
The Trefoil Highlighters 6 Pack is made just for students like you — bright, bold, and smooth to use (with a comfy grip for those long study nights). Perfect for turning dull notes into colourful masterpieces that actually help you learn.
