How To Get A Powerful Memory...some Useful Tips

Having a powerful memory will aid you in rising to the top of your game in whatever you do in life. Taking the time to leam mnemonics-the art of memory training,will pay you in spades.This article will start you off in the right direction.

To begin with,there is a master key to unlocking the secrets of memory. That key is called ASSOCIATION. By building imaginary links that call to mind the person thing or circumstance we are wanting to remember-we discover associating one with the other-linking-will greatly help us recall.

This principle is at the back of all memory training methods.Virtually anyone,given they have regular brain function,can greatly expand their power of recall using mnemonic methods.

The imagination,as you can see-plays an important role too.The more colourful and vivid you make your links,the easier and more permanent will be the association.

There are many "gimmics" out on the world wide web to assist you in this--ebooks,software programmes,courses etc. Some are junk,but some are good to excellent.

We all know that repetition helps us remember. For example,if we want to remember someones name at first introduction,repeating that name several times helps it to "stick". Most of our early learning in base subjects like math for instance,is through repetition.

There are countless simple ways the experts suggest we can use to improve our memories,and i will mention a few:

Take a selection of 12-15 objects,place on a table and study them for about 60 seconds or so. Now,cover them over with a cloth,and write down everyone you can recall. Score yourself. "Rinse and repeat" gradually increasing the number of items (fresh ones) you can remember.

The old knot in the handkerchief routine is a favourite. Who has not tried that at some time? The reason why is simple--it works! You see the knot,association with the thing you need to remember kicks in,and you get a picture flash up in your imagination,and the "ah ha "! moment arrives.

You see how vital our imagination is? What a wonderful tool. We really could not do without it.

Suppose you need to remember to feed your canary before you go out for the day.All you need do is see an image of yourself stumbling over an enormous box of bird seed which is blocking your entrance to your front door. Make your image as large, as colourful, as silly as you can.

That way,I guarantee you wont forget.
Another trick,the most used of all possibly,is write it down on a piece of paper and pin it somewhere prominent

The guy who invented the yellow sticky notelets became a multi-millionaire!

There are a multitude of ways to help you remember. The good news is that the more you practice remembering the easier it becomes. It is fun too.