Boost recall 29%

People who doodle while listening to a recorded message had nearly 1/3 better recall of the details than those who didn't draw, according to a study published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology. "Doodling acts as a buffer against daydreaming," explains researcher Jackie Andreade, PhD. It provided just enough distraction to stop you from drifting off, but you can still focus on what is being said."