Mnemonics, or how to subdue his memory

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I started to get involved mnemonics almost two years ago and had read quite a few books on the subject. And none of them did not give me enough information about this science (but one of which later). And all for one reason: the authors want to earn as much money as possible. Usually these books the authors hold special courses that really (want to believe) explain to people what the mnemonics and how to treat it, and do not pour water.

The result is this: many words, few really useful information. Basically - a set of words about what kind of mnemonics useful thing, the calculations of scientific encyclopedias, showing the incredible potential of the human brain. This is totally unacceptable in my opinion. All I want is to try as much as possible is available to explain to you, how do you actually learn the skills of memorization.

What is this method

All you need to know is that the method is based on the creation of images in your mind. You take the information you want to remember, and turns it into an image through association. In humans, a great associative memory and mnemonics used it to the fullest.

So, to learn to memorize, you need to present in your mind various items.

For now, just try to memorize a list of the products mentioned below as you usually memorize any information:

• toilet paper;
• Toothbrush;
• soap;
• cream cheese;
• apples;
• lemon;
• butter;
• mayonnaise;
• salad;
• walnuts.

Usually people can memorize up to 7 items, but even if you remember anything, I am sure, forget the entire list after 5 minutes.

Now I will try to explain you how to memorize a list so as not to forget it for at least a couple of days.

The more unusual situation you create, the more it cuts into your brain.

I repeat, at the head of all is the image. If you know how to create an image in the mind of the subject, then you're already halfway to success. Just try to imagine what it looks like a roll of toilet paper. Then imagine a toothbrush and align with a roll of toilet paper, that is, pierce the brush roll through or put it on a roll. The bottom line is that the more unusual situation you create, the more strongly it cuts into your brain. Let from the roll is bleeding, that he cries for help. But the main thing - to connect the two images.

Do it Welle same with soap and cream cheese, apple and lemon. For example, the mouse runs to cheese and slips on a bar of soap, and the apple falls from the tree to the lemon. In principle, you can simply "poke" one way of another, without coming up with any situations.

The trick with the "piercing" works almost always, it is a fact.

Connection of images will take you a long time, but this is normal. The result will amaze you - you remember the entire list. That's all the mnemonics.

I strongly advise you to watch the exercise from a book on mnemonics (exactly the book I mentioned earlier in this article). It is called "Memory. Memory training and technology focus ", its author - R. Geysselhart. There's also a lot of unnecessary information, especially at the end, but the exercise is very useful.

Once you complete all the exercises, be prepared to create a memory of his palace (or temple of the mind - to each his own).

What is a memory palace

This is your warehouse stored images, "built" in the head. For example, the same list of products. After a couple of days you forget it, even being supermnemonikom. Our goal - to keep this list for years to come. That's what creates a memory palace.

Method of creating a palace similar to the method of Cicero: imagine your home and assign each subject to any image. But there is one difference: the palace create yourself, and therefore, this space will be much more convenient to remember, as you can use any items completely.

Palace architecture can be any brand, from the den to the heavenly castle (in my case, the role of the palace plays a huge hall with a glass dome instead of the roof). The main thing is to make you as comfortable as possible to be in your palace. In him fold any information that you need and you want to save.

For example, take physics. Suppose you need to remember the formula q = CU.

First, convert the information into an image. Let q - maize, CU - a bag. As a result, we got a bag, which is corn.

Now we put the image of the palace. To do this we create in our palace shelf and call it "Physics". For clarity, next to the shelf to hang (a toy!) Thread Einstein's head or any object that is causing your association with the word "Physics". And then we place a bag of corn on the shelf.

Everything is very simple!

You do not need to know about how the brain and the speed with which the charge moves between neurons in order to learn the skills of memorization. You need to know only the very memorization technique. I hope that I was able to clear enough to explain the basics of mnemonics and be incredibly happy if someone learns this method of this article. Thank you for your attention!