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Doodle Decoder

Doodling. The word can sound adolescent, or even innocent. Don’t let your preconceived notions or the dictionary fool you into thinking doodling is meaningless. It’s more akin to a superpower, given that it activates the brain in unique ways.

Yes, doodles—the ones in your margins, on handouts and throughout your notebooks—could mean more than you thought. In fact, doodling powers our thinking, and our thinking powers change. Studies reveal that those who doodle while listening retain more. These impromptu marks actually help people focus and better engage in creative problem solving and information processing.

Frequently draw any of the above on paper? Use this doodle decoder to discover why. Just remember, no matter what you draw, the act of doodling empowers your ability to learn better. So next time you want to retain and process information, bring a sheet of paper.

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