By Robert Estrin

In fact, studies have shown that if you memorise things right before you go to sleep, you will retain more information. 

Your mind will assimilate what you’ve memorised as you sleep! This is not to say that either method is correct or incorrect because one size does not fit all. Some people might have their minds working best in the evening while others will be scattered and unfocused later in the day. Personally, I can work late into the night as easily as early in the day, but starting early allows me to learn more. This brings us to the subject of how much you can attempt to memorise during the course of a day. You really can’t overload yourself with too much information at once. For example, if you were moving your household, if you attempted to take all the boxes and furniture at once without stopping, you would become completely exhausted and probably wouldn’t finish the job. However, if you were to take your time and take frequent breaks, you would be much more productive in the long run.