Steer Clear From Memory Problems
You can start maintaining your naturally good memory by learning how to use memory tools. The snapshot method can help you further since it involves a lot of imagination. Use the scenario below to practice memorization.
Although there are many factors which affect good memory, memory exercises are proven effective ways to keep your memory strong.
Imagine yourself with your friends in a fast food chain. You have been asked to place the order for all your friends at the counter.
There are four of you and each of the orders are different. The line is long and you need to get the orders fast since all four of you are already hungry. No time to jot down the orders.
Bob wants large fries and a double-patty burger Cecile wants a nacho chili with lots of cheese and a large sized milkshake John wants a medium sized pizza with lots of mozzarella cheese You want a double patty chicken burger, large fries and a soda
As you approach the counter, run the food that you and your friends want to eat in your thoughts. Since your friend Bob wants large fries and a double-patty burger, think of Bob walking around wearing a double-patty burger suit and a large fries hat on his head. Next, since Cecile wants a nacho chili, think of her babysitting cheese, chili and nacho chips in her arms; each baby drinking from a bottle of milkshake. With your friend John, think of him riding a motorcycle with medium sized pizza pans as the wheels. His mozzarella cheese perfume is oozing in the wind. As for you, imagine yourself tending a Siamese twin chicken which can only be fed with fries and a soda.
The association here is determined between your friend and the food he/she desires. It's also important to hold on to the details you are able to make, since its what's going to help you more in terms of retaining and recalling the information later on.
Try to repeat the scenario several times in your head to complete your memorization exercise and you'll slowly develop a good memory.
You'll also get the ordered food right.
Click here to learn more about memorizing using the Snapshot technique and other memory improvement techniques. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
