Comments on: How to Improve Your Memory

on 7/5/2009 Good Advice.

on 6/30/2006 If you are learning procedures, (actions rather than just facts) visualize yourself doing the steps.

Apparently your brain doesn't always know the difference when you are physically doing something and when you are imagining yourself doing something.

Remember dreams that seem so real you could have sworn that it really happened? Also leave lots of white space on your flashcards.

on 6/30/2006 I use mnemonics heavily to improve my memory. There are a lot of different types, but I have found that the phonetic mnemonic system is the most versatile, but requires some time to learn.

on 3/2/2006 Visualize the information in your mind like a protocol and capture the frame of visualization. Be happy and excited in your learning behavior.

on 11/22/2005 If you want to try and remember something, try to relax at first, lossen the tension. Then try to concentrate and focus exactly on what you are trying to remember. It will help if it's quiet, so just relax and think or try to visualize it in your head.

on 11/22/2005 Try to memorize things on a regular basis. If you have nothing to study, memorize a poem. Even though you may think exactly the opposite - the more you use your brain the easier it becomes to memorize things.

on 11/22/2005 The general concensus is that music works to improve memory, however, the secret lies in the type of music you choose. I would recommend classical or jazz. Anything with a relaxing tone and NO WORDS. Discernable chatter (especially in music) will have an adverse affect on your concentration. If words are a must, turn down the volume until you can hear the melody, but not the lyrics.

on 11/22/2005 As someone who needs constant repetition for reliable memorization, I have found that using a large dry-erase board for self-testing is very effective. It allows you to create your categories/questions and then answer them as many times as you need. I went from "C" grades on tests at the begnning of the term to an "A" on the final! Self-testing also forces you to streamline your information and focus on whatever is relevant.

on 11/22/2005 Even though you may think you could learn better if you listen to music, it's not true. You won't notice this but while you do multiple things at a time, your attention bounces from one thing to another.

on 11/22/2005 Study your material for a while the night before you need it. Then tip a few back before you go to bed. That way, your mind and body will relax and won't get cluttered with other thoughts. Cram for a little while in the morning just to reinforce the material. Hangovers don't help though, so moderation is the key!

on 11/22/2005 If some of you are in school, this is the tip for you! I actually got this from my 7th grade geography teacher, Mr. Hartle. He calls this the 7-Minute-Club, and what you do is you study 7 minutes every night in every subject (it sounds like a lot, but it's really handy for pop-quizzes and tests) and try to build a habit of doing it. The information you study is put in your long-term memory!

on 11/22/2005 You should always try to USE what you've been learning.

on 11/22/2005 if you want to memorise a list of certain things, you can do it easily by choosing a particular(important )word from each point to be memorised and make a story out of them.it really works!

on 11/22/2005 On one side write a Question e.g.: "What are the three major Management Methods?" On the
other side write the answer.
Go back and force with all your cards until you know them all.
Works good with Vocabulary!

on 11/22/2005 If you listen to music while studying, it will help you memorize what you are studying. I don't recommend turning the volume up real loud.