Memory Training.
The capacity of the human memory is enormous, yet for myself, I have hardly explored its scope. One of the things that is to my mind important but not normally taught at places of study is quite simply how to train your memory.
As an idea it is perhaps not thought about or integrated into many forms of teaching but actually is fundamental to many aims and objectives. The structure of training memory is simple once you realise what method to use. Simply by using your imagination and having a picture structure to commit an item to and utilise for recall at a later date, you can improve memory capture. Many association techniques can be implemented, for example numbers could be transferred into shapes or number rhymes. Some fairly regular things like a journey from home to work is an excellent base for recall. You can begin using specific points on the journey to stick and associate something new that you want to remember.
There are usually quite a lot of things in order that we already know by heart, such as a particular order of planets. In case you need a reminder. My very excellent mum just served us noodles. So take the word my and see a clear picture in your mind of Mercury the winged messenger. Then the letter v stands for the image Venus, the Goddess and a symbol associated with beauty. Clearly see in your mind an image of beauty. The E of excellent stands for Earth. I see a picture of a basket brimming with bread and fruit. The M of Mum stands for Mars the God of war and I see a picture of a sword wielding warrior. The largest of the eighth planets is Jupiter and I see the chief Roman God with that name. Saturn for me equates to the fact I see a spinning top. Uranus stands for a picture of productivity, such as a farmer behind a plough. Then the final planet is Neptune the God of the sea. I see a bearded man with a trident.
With these eight pictures in order I have a framework that can be used for remembering any other eight items in order. I do that by using the planet picture and connecting the new item to be remembered by imaging a new picture using number size and action. Just for example, I want to remember a steam iron so I take Mercury and see him with winged feet that are wearing large steam irons.
Memory can be such a joy but its capacity can be greatly increased with training. Using the mentioned technique can provide a glimpse of what can be achieved. Regardless of age and spanning many situations, memory can be utilised and improved, all that is needed is desire and aptitude.
As an idea it is perhaps not thought about or integrated into many forms of teaching but actually is fundamental to many aims and objectives. The structure of training memory is simple once you realise what method to use. Simply by using your imagination and having a picture structure to commit an item to and utilise for recall at a later date, you can improve memory capture. Many association techniques can be implemented, for example numbers could be transferred into shapes or number rhymes. Some fairly regular things like a journey from home to work is an excellent base for recall. You can begin using specific points on the journey to stick and associate something new that you want to remember.
There are usually quite a lot of things in order that we already know by heart, such as a particular order of planets. In case you need a reminder. My very excellent mum just served us noodles. So take the word my and see a clear picture in your mind of Mercury the winged messenger. Then the letter v stands for the image Venus, the Goddess and a symbol associated with beauty. Clearly see in your mind an image of beauty. The E of excellent stands for Earth. I see a picture of a basket brimming with bread and fruit. The M of Mum stands for Mars the God of war and I see a picture of a sword wielding warrior. The largest of the eighth planets is Jupiter and I see the chief Roman God with that name. Saturn for me equates to the fact I see a spinning top. Uranus stands for a picture of productivity, such as a farmer behind a plough. Then the final planet is Neptune the God of the sea. I see a bearded man with a trident.
With these eight pictures in order I have a framework that can be used for remembering any other eight items in order. I do that by using the planet picture and connecting the new item to be remembered by imaging a new picture using number size and action. Just for example, I want to remember a steam iron so I take Mercury and see him with winged feet that are wearing large steam irons.
Memory can be such a joy but its capacity can be greatly increased with training. Using the mentioned technique can provide a glimpse of what can be achieved. Regardless of age and spanning many situations, memory can be utilised and improved, all that is needed is desire and aptitude.
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