Who owns the information owns the world, and the one who has a good memory owns the information. How to remember addresses, passwords, attendances, birthdays and phone numbers? We decided to give working recipes for "pumping" memory.
Create images
The practice of creating associations is the oldest of all the methods of mnemonics - the science of memorization. It took shape in technology in the 16th century thanks to the Renaissance philosopher Giordano Bruno. He wrote a treatise "On the composition of images, signs and ideas", in which he made associations between the world of magic symbols (inner circle), the natural world (middle) and the world of arts (outer circle). Then his works were not appreciated - Giordano became a victim of the inquisitorial fire.
The main secret of classical mnemonics is simple. When a person connects several visual images in his imagination, the brain records this relationship. In the future, it is enough to remember one of them, and the memory will reproduce the rest.
Speak the words in reverse
Let's move away from the classics and turn to modern techniques. To train memory in everyday life, scientists advise reading words in reverse. Moreover, not from the sign, but from the head. Start simple. Write a few words on paper, for example, "painting," "ceiling," "love." And then, in spite of the notes, read them the other way around. At first glance, a primitive exercise is an excellent trainer for visual memory. It is not so easy without the skill to keep in mind the word “megapolis”, “chess”. To be successful, break words into chunks. For example, "shah-ma-ty". If three syllables have already been fixed in your mind's eye, it will not be difficult to repeat them on the contrary: "there is khash." This exercise is great for developing memory and attention.
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Develop your left arm
What is the connection between the left hand and memory? The right hemisphere of the brain is responsible for them. Back in 2001, scientists proved that left-handed people have better memory than right-handers. Therefore, those who do not like to clog their heads with words and images can start by developing the left hand. To simplify the process - make it a part of your life, for example, wash dishes with only your left hand or rebuild your computer for it.
Remember, remember
Among the novelties on the market, improving memory is a method that offers to once again plunge into the past day. Before going to bed, remember what happened to you in the past 12 hours. Try not to miss a single detail, with what thoughts you woke up, what you saw in the morning on the way to your office or university, what you thought, who you met, what you remember - a beautiful sky, a strange person at a bus stop, a lazily sleeping cat on the fence. Step by step, walk through the day again. Repeat this exercise every day, and after four weeks, according to scientists, you will feel the results. By the way, this will not only improve memory, but also develop imagination and will be an excellent prevention of insomnia.