Identify relationships
Decide what connects to what before drawing.
Keep the first diagram simple
Use labels and arrows before adding decoration.
Explain the diagram
Try to describe the diagram without reading the labels.
Improve from memory
Redraw the important relationships later and compare the result with the original.
Practical takeaway
Choose one idea from this article and apply it during your next learning session. Small, repeatable improvements are easier to maintain than complicated routines.