Memory Exercises Part 2
The Repetitive Environment

Memory Exercises Part 2 will explore the effects of repetition on recall and how you can use repetitive techniques to memorize information.

Practice these memory exercises every day until they become a habitual pattern, at which stage they will require a lot less effort to perform.

Roughly 3/4 of all the things you will ever remember will be due to repetition, so the importance of doing it right can not be stressed enough.

Everybody in high school has used repetition at one stage to pass a test or two, so most people implicitly understand it's value and while you may have long forgotten much of what you crammed in, you'll still find that repetition can be a very useful solution in the quest for a better memory.

When learning new words and concepts repetition is probably the best tool to use, this is especially true for those wishing to learn a new language.

Here is an example of how repetition can be a useful solution on a daily basis:

This is repetition with a little vivid animation thrown in for good measure.

Let's say you need to know the capital of Egypt is Cairo. Now you know it, but how do you remember it?

First start with the right information, Cairo is spelled C.A.I.R.O once you have the right spelling, check the pronunciation - Cairo is pronounced "Khy-Row".

Now that you have the correct information you can start mentally splitting.

*Stare at a blank wall (yes you heard correctly) now picture Egypt on the wall - Focus hard and visualize Egypt.

*Now close your eyes and Spell out Cairo - C-A-I-R-O.

*Now open your eyes and visualize Egypt and close your eyes and spell out Cairo.

*Repeat about ten times.

Now - What have we achieved by practicing this particular memory exercise - Hopefully if you have performed this right you will be able to remember the capital of Egypt by simply closing your eyes.. BAM..there it is - Cairo.

This repetitive memory exercise leaves an imprint that utilizes both repetition and vivid visualization. This is a one-two method that can be very powerful and is especially useful for memorizing capitals or any grouping of two particular things.

You must focus hard for Mental Splitting to work, but when applied properly it is extremely beneficial.

Another Memory Exercise that uses repetition as a solution is The Immersion Technique.

The Immersion Technique works by developing a pattern of behavior that includes as many mental and physical actions as possible.

By immersing as much of yourself as possible into an activity you will find that you will remember far more about an activity than just by theory alone.

This is actually a very basic principle, but here is an example:

Let's say you need to learn how to throw a javelin. The first thing you will do is read about how to throw a javelin.

Now just because you have read this, does not mean you either know how to throw a javelin or if this information pertains to your personal skill level.

Next you find a javelin and feel the weight of it and imagine throwing it. Now you know more than you previously did.

Next you are at the track and you have a javelin, you throw the javelin, but it doesn't go far. You are get close to having immersed your whole self in the activity.

The last step is to practice throwing a javelin over and over again. Now with the addition of repetition you can truly imprint the art of the javelin on your memory.

How can we apply this to non-sporting activities?

Well that is your personal challenge, but we can give you some hints. When you need to memorize something - it is one thing to read about it, but it another thing altogether to experience something.

The more you touch, feel, see, hear and taste, then the more immersed you become and when this happens the repetitive elements of immersion create long lasting memories.

Get Involved
Imagine
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Visualize,
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The More you immerse your thoughts, feelings, senses and actions into a subject the more it permeates your mind leaving a lasting impression. The perfect mix of repetitive immersion is an ideal memory exercise that will prove to be the right solution for many future memory and IQ requirements.


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Memory Exercises Part 2 By "AJ James"




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