Suppose we assigned each of the digits 0 through 9 to a consonant. Then, when
we want to remember a number, we convert the number into consonants, insert vowels,
and form a word. This word can then be used to form an association much more readily,
rather than trying to use the number itself.
As an example, suppose we want to remember that the Old Testament has 39 books,
and suppose 3 and 9 translated into M and P, respectively. We could then insert
the vowel A between the consonants to come up with the word "map". We would then
visualize a huge map in front of us, with the Mediterranean Sea, Israel, Egypt,
Mt. Sinai, etc.: a nice map of the Old Testament. Two weeks later we want
to remember how many books were in the Old Testament. We recall that huge map with
all the places on it. MAP... consonants are M and P... that's 3 and 9. 39! We did
it! That's sort of a roundabout way of doing it, but it works, because of the associations.
So, you ask, how do I know that M is 3 and P is 9? The answer is that you must
first memorize the following table of consonants and digits. Oh dear, you say. But
wait... once this chart is memorized, it can be used for life! And second, there's
even a scheme to associate the numbers with the letters!
NUMBER LETTER/SOUND MEMORY AID
1 t, d t has one down stroke
2 n n has two down strokes
3 m m has three down strokes
4 r "four" ends with R
5 l Latin 50 = L
6 j, sh, ch J reversed looks like 6
7 k, g (hard) Visualize a K drawn with two 7s
8 f, v Cursive f has two loops like an 8
9 p, b P reversed looks like 9
0 z, s "zero" starts with Z
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This is the standardized mnemonic system used by memory experts. It has been
optimized in order to make it easy to learn and use. Note that pairs of letters
have been grouped together because of their phonetic similarity, such as t and d
or p and b. If you are not familiar with phonetics, whisper the word "dog." Notice
that it sounds like "tok". This is how you can tell which sounds are phonetically
similar.
What is short-term memory
Short term memory is memory for recent events that doesn't last long (about 15-30
seconds) and is only random. This is the part of the memory that remembers what
was said two minutes earlier, or whether someone has added sugar to a cup of tea.
Some short-term memories--such as part of a conversation--become part of long-term
memory, but many vanish quickly, perhaps because there is no value to keeping them.
A variety of conditions, including simple aging, can diminish or destroy short-term
memory, while leaving long-term memory intact. One of pioneers of short-term memory
research is George A. Miller, who wrote the classic article The Magical Number Seven,
Plus or Minus Two.
Memory tips
What's the best way to keep your mind engaged? Tackling unfamiliar tasks or new
ways of thinking can help develop underused brain connections. Among his suggestions:
Take up word games like crossword puzzles and acrostics. Memorize favorite poems
or famous passages like the Gettysburg Address. Read challenging books or articles
that encourage you to expand your interests. Practice other-handedness. If you're
right-handed, try brushing your teeth or writing your grocery list with your left
hand."
> By using Mnemonic game, you can improve your facilities of human mind concentration
word and digital mnemonic memory. You needn't practice sophisticate exercises; it
is just enough to study this training. Memory mnemonics are simple techniques
to help you remember what you want to remember. A mnemonic is as easy as, "One two,
buckle my shoe; three four, shut the door; five six, pick up sticks." Many people
learned that simple number rhyme before they ever even heard the word mnemonic.
It's an example of a mnemonic.
> Eidetic memory games can develop your memory and imaginary ability.
Eidetic games draws different pictures and you memorize them by using your eidetic memory.
Sounds easy? Well think again! The Statistics module will show your progress in this new method of memorizing.
> Puzzles can develop your mind and creativity.
> Concentration is the ability to direct one's thinking in whatever direction
one would intend. You concentrate on problem when you when you read a super novel.
While playing your guitar, piano, game. at a spellbinder of a movie.
Other times your thoughts are scattered, and your mind races from one thing to another.
It's for those times that you need to learn and practice concentration strategies.
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