A lack of memory training plagues every nation. It's true.
And as far as I know, no country on the planet includes dedicated memory training in its educational programming.
The result?
We have all experienced unnecessary pain and frustration thanks to forgetting precious information.
But That's Not The Biggest Problem!
The biggest problem is that we don't always know the signs related to our memory problems. Without that critical insight, we can't make proper decisions about taking memory training. (Worse, you might wind up wasting time on memory training software that you really don't need if you have a solid understanding of mnemonics and other memory techniques.)
Here's the good news: I know the signs that you need memory training. And I have the solutions, none of which involve wasting time on tedious memory training games or the fraud of photographic memory training.
Interested?
Let's go through each of the 9 signs you need memory training in detail so you have a better grip and know exactly what to do. You'll find a tip included with each sign that will help ease each problem. Work on improving just one issue per month and well within a year, you will be the owner of a superior memory you're proud to call home.
Sign You Need Memory Training #1: You Can't Remember Names
You know the scene:
Two seconds after hearing someone's name and shaking hands, you're looking into the eyes of a stranger. And now instead of paying attention to the conversation, you're paddling around the pond of your mind …
"Was his name Ross … or Roger … or Tom?"
The feeling is tiring and exasperating. Most of us have grown so accustomed to it that we laugh off our forgetfulness instead of getting memory training to take care of the problem.
The fix is simple: Learn and practice the simple art of association. When you meet someone named Lars, instantly see Lars Ulrich from Metallica drumming on the top of their head with drumsticks made of "lar"d. If you meet a Betty, see Betty Crocker pouring flour into her ear while midgets "bet" on how Betty is going to react.
The associations don't have to be celebrities. One John you already know can help you remember the name of another.
Associations are just the beginning of memory training for how to remember names, a quick tip that will serve you well. There are other memory techniques in this department of the art of memory you can use to memorize names for which you have no immediate association.
Sign You Need Memory Training #2: Your Mind Goes Blank During Exams
Stress and pressure cause havoc on memory. The higher the stakes, the more we quake in our boots, especially after weeks of diligent study during which we've dreamed of a great post-exam future.
In addition to taking basic memory training based on the principle of association, you can add relaxation to your memory exercise. A lot of people skip this step in memory training (assuming it was included at all), but relaxation is one of the most critical tools in remembering.
Meditation before studying, including progressive muscle relaxation, can be repeated before sitting for your exam. Reproducing the same calm physical state will help your memory in exams a great deal because you will have reduced fight-or-flight syndrome.
In some cases, you can also get access to the examination room and study in it. That way you'll be entering a familiar environment. And as Scott Gosnell talks about in this interview about mnemonist Giordano Bruno and memory techniques, you can even use tha
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