In our fast paced world, we are constantly inundated with new things and we need to have a better memory to remember it all. There are several NLP mental tricks you can learn to improve your brainpower.
In our fast paced world, we are constantly inundated with new things and we need to have a better memory to remember it all. Students need a better memory for studying and passing tests. Most people need a better memory to be good at their career, and we could all use better memories to recall important new facts. However, most people have a difficult time of remembering new facts and ideas. Memory problems typically arise as we grow older, but there are other factors that impair our memories, such as depression, stress, fatigue, and concentration problems. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to improve your memory using easy mnemonic devices and hypnotherapy and memory enhancement.
Mnemonic devices are helpful memory retention techniques. They appear in the forms of words, pictures, or other associations that help you link information and concepts to each other. Acronyms are a popular mnemonic device formed using the initial letters of words or word parts in a phrase or name. Let's say you need to remember a list of cheese, ham, eggs, soap, and salsa. You might use the acronym "CHESS" for cheese, ham, eggs, soap, and salsa. The acronym and the effort you put into generating it help you remember the list.
Acrostic sentences are very much like acronyms. Acrostic sentences are useful for memorizing ordered lists or sequences of events. In an acrostic, you use the initial letters, syllables, or words of a sentence to recall another message. One acrostic students learn in mathematics is "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" to recall the order of operations (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction).
Another famous mnemonic device is known as the "Method of Loci." This technique was used in ancient times to memorize speeches. In this technique, you link information to visual cues along a path. First, you think of a physical route you know well, such as a walk through your house or the commute to work. Imagine yourself moving down this route, and identify specific landmarks that you pass by. Each landmark will correspond to something you want to remember. Once you have established your path and landmarks, you mentally associate a piece of information with each landmark.
Another memorization technique is the "chunking" method of memorization. This method is beneficial in committing to memory a series of numbers, such as phone numbers, dates, and social security numbers. For example, you probably remember your social security number as three sets of three digits, or a set of three, two and four digit numbers. Using the chunking method, you break up a large amount of information into "chunks" that are easier to handle and memorize. You can also group information into categories to help you recall more complex information.
Now that you have learned these memorization techniques, you can utilize them when you are trying to recall information. To successfully form a memory, concentrate on what you need to memorize, taking a few seconds to process the information. Eliminate distractions from your environment that divert your attention from what you need to remember. Write down the information, read it aloud, and try to use all of your senses when you are learning new things. If you can experience or associate the information with all of your senses, you will remember it better.
Stress can interfere with your ability to focus and remember information, so you must remain calm! To cope with anxiety, you may be interested in using hypnotherapy to improve concentration, memory and recall abilities. Although memorization tricks are useful, stress and lack of focus are the key reasons why people are afflicted with memory problems and can inhibit your success using the techniques. If anxiety and concentration issues are the cause of your memory problems, you can use hypnotherapy to improve memory and recall abilities significantly. Your memory will be enhanced by combining memorization methods with hypnotherapy and memory improvement techniques.
Hypnotherapy memory improvement techniques can help you de-stress and focus on information. Hypnotherapy and memory techniques help enhance your memory by increasing your awareness, so you never forget details such as where you left your keys or wallet. Hypnotherapy and memory enhancement can also help you cope with stress that interferes with your memory, such as nervousness during an exam or a presentation at work. Many students suffer from test anxiety, but this can be overcome by hypnotism therapy treatments. Similarly, many people "freeze" and forget what they need to say during public addresses, which is a problem that can be overcome by self hypnosis memory improvement.
Hypnotherapy is the best way for you to remember and recall information because it calms the mind and increases the ability to concentrate. You can let hypnotherapy and your memory work together to end your memory problems. One day, hypnotherapy and memory may become inseparable as people discover how hypnotherapy can make their lives better.
By Alan B. Densky, CH
