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We’ve all been in a situation where we see someone we know, but for some reason can’t remember their name. Maybe it’s because our memory is failing us or maybe it’s because they’re just not memorable enough.
Maybe you’ll think of a way to get the information without asking her directly. Or maybe you will introduce your friend to this woman, hoping that she will then introduce herself by name.
It would be nice to never forget anything. Here are some key points about how to do that: you can use your morning commute as a memory bank, add something pink to your wardrobe, and say the sweetest sounding word in English.
Big Idea #1: If you want to improve your concentration, you’ve got to clear your mind and be in the now.
Everyone wants to have a great memory, but it’s hard for some people to focus on details and remember them.
There are ways to improve your concentration. Here are some of them:
To be more productive, the first thing you should do is to get rid of distractions. Most people are distracted by their cell phones and e-mail.
But how can we stop internal conflict without joining a monastery? A good place to start is by not doing too much at once. Neuroscience experts say that multitasking slows you down and makes it more likely for you to make mistakes.
For example, talking on the phone while driving will make you slower to brake by 0.5 seconds at 112 kilometers per hour (about 70 miles per hour). That’s 15.5 meters farther than normal before your car comes to a complete stop. It’s also wise to keep your mind focused by giving yourself a purpose for concentrating on something in particular so that you can easily remind yourself why you wanted to concentrate in the first place.
Purpose is important when learning something new. For example, if you’re interested in programming languages, ask yourself why you want to learn it and what purpose it will serve in your life. Once you know that, be curious about the topic by asking questions like “Is this relevant to my life?” or “Can I use this at work?”. Now that we’ve covered how to concentrate on a task better and retain information, let’s talk about how to improve your memory.
Big Idea #2: Use your creativity to bring information to life in a fun way that will help you remember it.
Have you ever read a page of a book and then immediately forget what it said? Well, that never has to happen again. An easy way to remember information is to bring it to life, and this can be done by using your creativity.
Words can be broken down into smaller words to make them more memorable. For example, foreign words and capital cities can be made more memorable by breaking them down into smaller words that sound similar or are absurd.
If you’re trying to remember something, it’s a good idea to make an image that makes sense. For example, if you have trouble remembering the Spanish word for chicken (pollo), imagine riding on a giant chicken while playing polo. Or, let’s say you want to remember the capital of Australia (Canberra). If so, picture yourself eating some berries next to a kangaroo. It might take some practice before you can do this consistently but it’ll help your memory in the long run.
To make your pictures more memorable, use the SEE method. Information always enters our brains via our senses. So when you’re trying to remember a word like “horse,” imagine its skin, smell it (if possible), touch it and even taste it. That way, you’ve created a multisensory image that’s easier to recall than five letters.
Next, you should exaggerate your ideas. For example, if you’re trying to get across the idea that a horse is big and strong, it’s better to describe it as gigantic and bright pink with a tuxedo on than just saying “a normal horse.” Forget logic; this technique is all about making funny images in people’s heads.
