How can you use it in your day-to-day life? After you’re done reading a blog post, go to another tab or open your notebook and try to write a few bullet points about the content, from memory. If you’re learning how to code, try to read a tutorial in a focused way, then apply what you learned without looking at the tutorial. Only check the tutorial when you feel stuck. When trying to memorise anything, ask a friend to quiz you so you can generate your own answers. Or create your own flashcards to test yourself.

Whatever the origin of the Generation Effect, it has been shown to help a lot when it comes to learning and remembering information.