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You Don't Have to Have a Photographic Memory to Sharpen Your Short Term Memory! By Kevin Sinclair
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| Monday, December 15, 2008 |
I often find myself jealous of those who have a photographic memory. It seems almost impossible for them to miss something! It would be wonderful to remember all these things I study, all these anniversaries and other celebrations, and even small things like phone numbers, and lists! My interest in strengthening my short-term memory drive me in finding various ways to achieve this goal. During my research I ran across a concept called "imaging". Here, I'll tell you why you do not have a photographic memory to sharpen your mind!
The mind is very complex, mysterious but very interesting part of the body. The delicate components of the brain works in concert with the body on a consistent basis. The imagery is based on this very important fact about the brain. To understand the mind, you must first understand the concepts of short and long term memory. If you understand these elements of the mind, you can better understand the workings of the brain as a whole, despite the fact that the functions are performed by many units.
For the sake of comparison, we will say that short-term memory is much like a digital video recorder. As we live each day, short-term memory is recording. It records the things you see, things that you feel, what you hear, even the things you touch and taste. That is pretty impressive, right? I think so! Now, when we think about the long-term memory, we will compare it to a library. A little strange, I know, but it will make sense. As you know, the library contains many books on many subjects. Not all books are good. In fact, some are awful! However, they are still kept there for when they are needed.
Now, when something is generated by short-term memory, or "writing" and "published" in mind, if you will, the library (long-term memory) is in place and those bits that are important. The "book" will be placed between the shelves of memoirs in the long-term memory library. If a person tried or participated in many different techniques of memory, or hypnosis, it is quite possible for them to recall the memories locked in long-term memory in great detail. Conversations may be recalled, and a number of other things.
Now I will explain why image is so important when it comes to the sharpness of the short-term memory. Basically, you just want to take into account the fact that all your senses - seeing, touching, hearing, touch and taste - have a direct impact on how you remember things. When you use images, you take each of the components of meaning and application to focus on what you want to remember. Let's say you need to get some items in a store. You want to make a list to this effect. When you create your list to see where each of these elements. If you do this, and come to forget the list, you can easily recall what you need.
It's very easy, right?
There are three basic strategies that can be used to refine your short-term memory. The following describes these:
1. In trying to remember something, pay special attention to physical detail.
2. You must take what you try to keep in mind and then associate it with something else.
3. Now you can see all the colors and smells associated with what you try to keep in mind.
If you practice images to improve your short-term memory, you find that you are successful every time!
Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of My-Personal-Growth.com, a site that provides information and articles for self improvement and personal growth and development. |
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