Improving your memory
As a neuropsycholgist, people often ask me if there are techniques they can use to improve their memory. Or course, there are basic things you can do such as write yourself lists, keep a portable memory notebook, use a daily planner, and put your keys in the same place every day.
However, if you want a formal system (particularly one that will help with school), my opinion is that Harry Lorayne takes the cake. When I was in HS, we all had to take a class with a religious teacher who made everyone try to memorize every book of the Bible in order. I knew there was no way I could do that with rote memory skills. So then I saw Harry Lorayne on TV and couldn't believe what I was seeing this guy do (memorizing entire magazines and he could say what page # the information was on!).
So I figured what the heck and purchased his memory power tapes. It was amazing. In the first week of the class, the teacher sarcastically asked if anyone has memorized all the books of the Bible yet. I raised my hands and said, "Not only have I memorized all the books of the Bible, but I'll say them backwards. Or, if you'd like, you can name a book of the Bible and I'll tell you what number it is. Or you can name a number and I'll tell you the book."
Everyone looked at me like I had some kind of super power when I did just that but I didn't. It was also based on an associative memory technique that Harry came up with that involves pairing numbers with phonics. It truly works and to this day I still remember that the 33rd book of the Bible is Ezekiel. You can use it for almost anything. This was just one example. Anyway, for those interested, information is available here, including some old clips of the master in action. I make no money off the sal of this product.
http://www.harrylorayne.com/
However, if you want a formal system (particularly one that will help with school), my opinion is that Harry Lorayne takes the cake. When I was in HS, we all had to take a class with a religious teacher who made everyone try to memorize every book of the Bible in order. I knew there was no way I could do that with rote memory skills. So then I saw Harry Lorayne on TV and couldn't believe what I was seeing this guy do (memorizing entire magazines and he could say what page # the information was on!).
So I figured what the heck and purchased his memory power tapes. It was amazing. In the first week of the class, the teacher sarcastically asked if anyone has memorized all the books of the Bible yet. I raised my hands and said, "Not only have I memorized all the books of the Bible, but I'll say them backwards. Or, if you'd like, you can name a book of the Bible and I'll tell you what number it is. Or you can name a number and I'll tell you the book."
Everyone looked at me like I had some kind of super power when I did just that but I didn't. It was also based on an associative memory technique that Harry came up with that involves pairing numbers with phonics. It truly works and to this day I still remember that the 33rd book of the Bible is Ezekiel. You can use it for almost anything. This was just one example. Anyway, for those interested, information is available here, including some old clips of the master in action. I make no money off the sal of this product.
http://www.harrylorayne.com/
posted by MedFriendly | 10:22 PM
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Good post about improving memory...enjoyed reading through the nice article.
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Well if there could be effective working with this then many students would benefit from this actually.
is it really working?My child really lacks concentration and memory do you think it is worth a try and are there any after effects?
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