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| Failed at memory improvement? | | | | this article, you recognized instantly and on the spot |
| Feel like you can't remember a darn thing? Tired of | | | | hundreds of different letter combinations that form |
| forgetting where you left the keys or the cell phone? | | | | words. How else could you possibly make it this far if |
| You can remember anything with a little work. Think | | | | you did not remember the meaning associated with |
| about it for a moment. Your mind is a very powerful | | | | each letter that makes up word? |
| tool, but only when used correctly. | | | | Think of facts about your favorite sport or hobby? |
| First, stop beating yourself up. Forgive yourself and | | | | What else quickly comes to your mind? These |
| let go of the fact that you seem to always 'misplace' | | | | thoughts probably came in the form of pictures to |
| the keys. I've struggled with this for a long time now | | | | your mind. You are remembering. |
| and realized beating myself up over it does no good. | | | | You remember the days of the weeks and the |
| Pick a designated spot where you can put your | | | | standard concepts of time. How is it that you don't |
| everyday on the go items such as the wallet and cell | | | | forget these ideas? Easy. You live with them and |
| phone next to your night stand in your room. Make a | | | | apply these ideas on a daily basis. Memory |
| habit out of putting it there and very soon you will | | | | improvement does not have to be so challenging. |
| do this automatically. | | | | You can remember an old high school buddy from 10 |
| When you do this automatically you won't have to | | | | years ago, even if you saw him in the African Sahara |
| think or worry about where you put the keys or the | | | | because you associate certain characteristics with |
| cell phone. Creating a habit is one way of working on | | | | him. |
| memory improvement. Just make it automatic. | | | | However, you may pass the same stranger every |
| Second, create associations. When it comes | | | | day on your walk to work, recognize his face and |
| remembering something new, come up with | | | | never learn his name. Then one day you may come |
| something you can associate the new idea with. This | | | | across him in a city far away and you begin to |
| helps create a bridge so to speak for you to relate | | | | wonder just exactly where did you see him last. He |
| between an old and a new idea. For example, you | | | | looks familiar you will think to yourself. |
| know how to drive a car. | | | | How come you can't recall where you had seen this |
| You have done it for over 10 years and you do so | | | | mean before? It is due to the fact that you did not |
| without thinking about it. Your best friend wants to | | | | associate the man with anything. You never get it a |
| go-kart race. You never have driven one before. | | | | second thought. It was a passive thought and played |
| What do you do? Think like you drive a regular car. | | | | of little importance to you and your life. |
| Both machines are similar in their approaches to | | | | You remember the things that are important to you |
| operation. Not the exact same, but they do share | | | | and forget the little ones, especially useless |
| some certain similarities. This is another way that can | | | | information that doesn't add any value to your life. |
| help in memory improvement. | | | | As you progress through life, memory improvement |
| Let's switch gears for a moment. You may think | | | | will become vital to living a longer and happier life. |
| these techniques are useless and swear you just are | | | | However, don't feel so guilty next time you cannot |
| a forgetful person. | | | | remember something. |