How not to forget Read

Not to forget the new information, first determine exactly what you need it. And do not neglect the special methods for durable memorization.

Use this knowledge in practice

I read a lot, only to be well-read, - a way to amuse your self-esteem. Do not try to remember information just for show. Apply this knowledge in practice.

To know and not to do - the same thing that is not known.

Peter Sage, entrepreneur, speaker, author

It is important to find information just when you need it: so it will be remembered much better. Let's see why this is happening.

There are two types of memories:

• memories that we consciously try to keep;
• memories that are formed without any effort on our part as a result of the experience.

Memories of the first type stored in the hippocampus. It was there that postponed the information about the name of your new neighbor, if you will repeat to himself "Ivan, Ivan, Ivan", not to forget his name.

Memories of the second type (impressions) are stored in the new cortex. They are not erased from memory, because all of the memories deposited in different parts of the cortex. For example, the taste of ice cream that you bought grandmother, when you went together to the cafe, is stored in the synapses "flavor" zone, the interior of the cafe - in a zone that is sensitive to visual cues.

The more synapses are involved in different parts of the brain, the easier we recall the memory of something or other. So do not try to score your hippocampus different facts.

Use this knowledge in practice, to make the findings of impressions. So you definitely remember reading.

Use tricks to remember

When you have good reason to remember something (for example, information to be used for work), the process of remembering will become much easier. Joshua Foer, in his book "Einstein walking on the moon"Describes four more tricks that will help you not to forget the reading.

1. breaks

Muttering "Ivan, Ivan, Ivan," after meeting with the new neighbor, you still can not help yourself remember his name. The brain for better memorization needed breaks.

To memorize new information, give yourself a reminder to return to it after a couple of days after its receipt.

2. Incomplete actions

Brain easily remembers the pending actions. It is called effect Zeigarnik.

For example, if you broke down after four hours of intensive training in mathematics, your subconscious mind will continue to handle the last task in which you are stuck. So that the solution may come to you the next day, when you brush your teeth.

It turns out, from the interruptions double benefit: the right frequency information becomes available, will help to better remember, and the brain more and automatically reminds you at the right moment.

3. A breakdown of information into blocks

A series of numbers is difficult to remember 1711200131121999. But if you break it down into two dates - 17.11.2001 and 31.12.1999 - memorization process immediately simplified. Especially if you link these dates with certain events, for example, another birthday and the New Year.

This method is not only suitable for storing dates. Break up any large blocks of information into smaller and put them in some kind of context.

4. memory Palace

More information can be stored with the help of method Loka (Also known as "memory palace" or "mental walk"). It is based on visualization.

Mentally go through the familiar road and leave you on the path that you want to remember. For example, imagine that you're going home through the rooms and arranged in different places products on the shopping list. Onion puts in a sock drawer, leave bread on the kitchen table, and lemons are hiding in the closet.

When you come to the store, simply repeat this mental path, "taking" from memory every item. So you do not forget to buy.

conclusions

Do not read a book or an article, "just so". First, think about why it is important you remember that information. When you know why you need certain data, remember they will be much easier.