Your Memory Palace: Method of Loci Memory Enhancing Technique The method of loci, also called the memory palace, is a mnemonic device introduced in ancient Roman rhetorical treatises. It relies on memorized spatial (of or relating to facility in perceiving relation of objects) relationships to establish, order and recollect memorial content. The term is most often found in specialized works on psychology, neurobiology, and memory, though it was used in the same general way at least as early as the first half of the nineteenth century in works on rhetoric, logic, and philosophy. Method of loci is also commonly called the mental walk. In simple terms, it is a method of memory enrichment which uses visualization to organize and recall information. Various memory contest champions claim to use this technique in order to recall faces, digits, and lists of words. To use the method of loci bring to mind a familiar building, such as your house. Don’t believe that it will work? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Author's Bio: Happy Reading!
Nine Ways To Make Yourself Smarter How to Remember 100 Things Four-time winner of the World Memory Championship, Dominic O’Brien can memorize the order of a full deck of playing cards in less than a minute. This ability, as well as easily memorizing 100 items, can be learned when you understand the techniques that Dominic uses. Dominic O’Brien has come up with an ingenious mnemonic system that is much easier to use than the previous memory system, called the Major System. Step 1: Create Letter/Name List Here, you don’t randomly create nouns or phrases based off of the combination of the letters. Here’s the list that I use based off of Matt Vance’s Dominic List (you’re welcome to use this list and modify it to your liking): Step 2: Assign Actions to Each Name Memorizing the name/number combination is only the first step. The Dominic System in Action Remembering a Large Number Let’s say you want to memorize a 12-digit bank account number such as 130900838044. An example: First, breaking up the 4-digit numbers gives us: 1309 0083 8044. Remembering 100 Items
How Music REALLY Works!, Chapter 6: How Chords and Chord Progressions REALLY Work 6.17.1 Optimizing Unity and Variety in Chord Progressions 6.17.2 Emotional Effects of Chords The writer Tom Wolfe once advised that, just as a doctor learns, “First, do no harm,” so an artist must keep in mind, “First, entertain.” In songwriting, this applies to every aspect: harmony, rhythm, melody, form, lyrics, performance. “To entertain” means pretty much the same thing as, “Create sufficient variety. At the same time, every element has to be accessible. Figure 128 summarizes this concept: FIGURE 128 Scales of Unity and Variety Aim for the upper right. Your song (or the song you’ve chosen to play, if you didn’t write it) won’t grab your audience emotionally if it confuses them musically or lyrically, or if it bores them, musically or lyrically. A great song, performed competently, gets everything right. • Harmony and chord progressions • Pulse, meter, tempo, rhythm • Phrasing and form • Melody • Lyrics • Performance values (live or recorded) (NOTE: As always, these are not hard-and-fast rules.
Memory Improvement Techniques - Improve Your Memory with MindTools © VeerPRZEMYSLAW PRZYBYLSKI Use these techniques to improve your memory. The tools in this section help you to improve your memory. They help you both to remember facts accurately and to remember the structure of information. The tools are split into two sections. Firstly you'll learn the memory techniques themselves. As with other mind tools, the more practice you give yourself with these techniques, the more effectively you will use them. Mnemonics 'Mnemonic' is another word for memory tool. The idea behind using mnemonics is to encode difficult-to-remember information in a way that is much easier to remember. Our brains evolved to code and interpret complex stimuli such as images, colors, structures, sounds, smells, tastes, touch, positions, emotions and language. Unfortunately, a lot of the information we have to remember in modern life is presented differently – as words printed on a page. Using Your Whole Mind to Remember Use positive, pleasant images.
Hardgainers Guide to Building Muscle | Athleticka Everyday I get hundreds of emails from ectomorphs or as we will call them: hardgainers, about putting on muscle. Because of this, I decided to create this beginners guide to help you hardgainers put on the size you are looking for. Weight Training “More is not better.” That quote is perfect for all hardgainers who are actively involved in weight training. The first mistake I see with all hardgainers is their weight training; because they are not seeing the results as quickly as they would like, they usually fall into the trap of overtraining. The reality is that heavy compound lifts in the 4-8 rep ranges should make up the majority of all hardgainers working sets. Using compound exercises like this is going to be best for maximizing the total work that’s been performed as they will stimulate the most muscle fibers during a single lift. Isolation exercise should not be a part of your workout program as they only focus on one muscle at a time, leading to far less than optimal results. Cardio:
LOCI Method of mnemonic memory technique Loci technique for mnemonic memory technique This loci technique was used by ancient orators to remember speeches, and it combines the use of organization, visual memory, and association. Before using the technique, you must identify a common path that you walk. This can be the walk from your dorm to class, a walk around your house, whatever is familiar. What is essential is that you have a vivid visual memory of the path and objects along it. Once you have determined your path, imagine yourself walking along it, and identify specific landmarks that you will pass. Once you have determined your path and visualized the landmarks, you are ready to use the path to remember your material. You do not have to limit this to a path. Method of loci If someone reads a list of unrelated words to you, just once, how many do you think you could remember? Now take a few minutes to identify a path or object that you can use in the method of loci. Exercise for mnemonic memory
MP3 ROUNDUP: Solar Bears, Casey Veggies "Customized Greatly Vol. 3" mixtape, Led Er Est, and Jay Electronica » CHARTattack | Indie and Alternative Music Solar Bears – “Cosmic Runner” Irish electro group Solar Bears’s new release is a funky bit of Boards of Canada re-imagination, with an electro-disco makeover. It’s like something you’d find on a gym-obsessed robot’s iPod. Led Er Est – “Kaiyo Maru” Like driving through a post-apocalyptic Gothic landscape towards salvation with a radio stuck on the ‘80s station, Led Er Est’s new single is not jet black, but you’d still look pretty ridiculous dancing enthusiastically to it. Jay Electronica – “Moleskin” He’s been promising the song for three years, and Jay Electronica’s finally delivered, though he’s more concerned with creating a mood through the music than dropping bars upon bars. Casey Veggies – Customized Greatly Vol. 3 (Mixtape) If you’re not familiar with Casey Veggies, his much-heralded flow and powerful soul-sampling instrumentals should pique your interest.
10 Ways Improve Your Memory & Boost Brainpower Have you ever noticed that some people are able to effortlessly remember even the most mundane details, and quickly comprehend new things, and wished that you too could be like that? Well, you can. To unlock the full potential of your brain, you need to keep it active and acute. Wasting away on your couch watching mindless television shows is not going to help. Besides getting out flashcards, what can you do to help remember things better and learn new things more quickly? Check out these tips: Exercise & get your body moving – exercising doesn’t just exercise the body, it also helps to exercise your brain. What are some tips or tricks you have food to increase your memory and keep your brain sharp? pts to others
30 Challenges for 30 Days Did you know that it takes 30 days to form a new habit? The first few days are similar as to how you would imagine the birth of a new river. Full of enthusiasm it gushes forth, only to be met by strong obstacles. The path is not clear yet, and your surroundings don’t agree. So, take a moment to reflect on the question ‘Who do I want to be in 5 years?’ Check out this short TED talk first to get inspired: Now pick one or more challenges and stick with them! However, be cautioned, picking too many challenges at the same time can easily result in a failure of all of them. #1 Write a I-Like-This-About-You note/text/email each day for someone (Easy) This is the perfect way to let someone else know you care. #2 Talk to one stranger each day (Hard) This is a great one to cure approaching anxiety. #3 Take one picture each day (Hard) This one gets harder nearing the end of the challenge because at one point you will run out of the easy shots. #5 Take a 30 minute walk each day (Easy) We recommend:
How to Improve Your Memory: 16 steps Edit Article Five Parts:Memory HelpUsing Mnemonic DevicesUsing Mindful ApproachesTrying Memory TricksImproving Your Lifestyle There is no such thing as a "bad memory", and everyone can improve their memory, as long as you are not suffering from memory loss as a medical condition. Ad Steps Part 1 of 4: Using Mnemonic Devices <img alt="Improve Your Memory Step 1.jpg" src=" width="670" height="503" class="whcdn">1Use association to remember facts. <img alt="Improve Your Memory Step 7.jpg" src=" width="670" height="503" class="whcdn">7Use the method of Loci. Part 2 of 4: Using Mindful Approaches Part 3 of 4: Trying Memory Tricks Part 4 of 4: Improving Your Lifestyle Give us 3 minutes of knowledge! Can you tell us about Manicures and Pedicures? Glass tile? Dog Obedience? Video Tips
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10 ways to improve your observation skills (and your career), part III | Fast Track Tools by Ken Revenaugh How did you do on the observation test? If you found your observation skills lacking, it may be something to consider working on, as… For people who plan to become the leaders of tomorrow, developing a keen sense of observation is a must. Trying to look at every day life in a clear manner. Andrew Cox suggests these ten behaviors and habits of thought critical for developing accurate observation skills: Sizing up people – people watching Clarity – seeing the world as it is Curiosity – asking why Listening skills Willingness to set aside personal biases Willingness to seek the inputs of others Seeking out new experiences and possibilities Being comfortable with ambiguity Knowledge of the behaviors and attitudes of people Self-knowledge – accurately knowing your own behaviors, attitudes and personal skills, and how they impact others If you want to be a strong leader, you will need to hone these critical areas.
10 Awesome Online Classes You Can Take For Free Cool, but you need iTunes for nearly everything, and that gets an 'F.' Are there really no other places to get these lessons? I was sure there are some on Academic Earth. Flagged 1. 7 of them are available via YouTube. 2. iTunes is free. 1. 2. Don't worry, we're looking out for you! While I have no personal beef with iTunes, I know that many people share your sentiments — so I actually made a concerted effort to include relevant youtube links when possible.