Memory Improvement, Accelerated Learning and Brain Training · Learn How to Optimize and Improve Your Memory and Learning Capabilities for Top Results in University and at Work by Adams, John -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction – Know Your Brain

How Does Your Brain Work? How Do We Learn Things? Can We Enhance Our Learning Abilities? Brief Introduction about Your Memory

Chapter 1 – Memory: An Evidence Of Your Existence

What is Memory?

Formation of Memory The Period of Existence of a Memory Memory Retrieval – How It Works The Three Stages of Memory

Why Do We Forget?

Chapter 2 - Memory Types and Their Need

Types of Memories

Sensory Memory Short-term memory Long-term memory

Chapter 3 – Memory Preferences and Brain Waves: Accelerating Your Learning Channels

Different Memory Preferences a Person Can Have

Visual Memory – Are You More Sensitive To What You See? Auditory Memory – How Much Do You Remember From What You Hear? Kinesthetic Memory – Do You Remember What You Feel?

Brain Waves – Different States of Your Mind and Learning Capacity

1. Alpha waves - for deep relaxation at 7.5 to 14 Hz 2. Beta waves - for reasoning and awaken consciousness at 14 to 40 Hz 3. Theta waves - for sleeping and light meditation at 4 to 7.5 Hz 4. Delta waves - for deep sleep at 0.5 to 4 Hz 5. Gamma waves - insight wave beyond 40 Hz

Chapter 4 – Visual Mnemonics: Tools & Techniques

The Journey Method Linking The Memory Palace

5 Steps to Successfully Create and Utilize the Memory Palace Association or Memory Pegging The Dominic System Reviewing

Chapter 5 – Verbal Mnemonics: Tools & Techniques

Coding mnemonics Acronyms or Chunking

Chapter 6 – Food for Your Memory

1.Fatty fish 2.Coffee 3.Dark-colored berries such as blueberries 4.Turmeric 5.Broccoli 6.Pumpkin seeds 7.Dark chocolate 8.Nuts 9.Oranges 10.Eggs 11.Green tea 12.Avocados 13.Beets 14.Bone Broth 15.Bananas 16.Spinach How Sugar Impacts Your Brain

Chapter 7 – Physical Fitness for Improved Memory and Brain Function

1.Stress reduction 2.Increased happiness 3.Confident personality 4.Protection from gradual cognitive decline 5.Development of new brain cells 6.Controlled addictive behavior 7.Attaining a relaxed mental state 8.Feeling inspired and creative The Golden Combination of Physical and Mental Exercise

The 4 Types of Workouts That Offer Brain Health

Chapter 8 – The Importance and Influence of Sleep

1. Your memories start overlapping with each other 2. Your brain decreases in size 3. You lose control over emotions and feelings Sleep hygiene tips for quality sleep regularly

1. Decide a fixed sleep routine 2. Avoid naps during the day 3. Do not sit awake in bed 4. Do not use your bed to watch television, reading or work 5. Avoid substances that counter sleep 6. Develop an exercise routine 7. Create a comfortable and quiet bedroom 8. Practice yoga and deep breathing before going to bed 9. Have a warm shower 10. Have caffeine with caution

Myths about Sleep and Memory

Myth #1 - Memories do not go anywhere just because you do not sleep. Myth #2 - My optimal sleep period is 6 hours only. Myth #3 - I can complete my sleep at the end of the week. Myth #4 - I can always have a sleeping pill to get good quality sleep.

Chapter 9 – Studying Hard Is Old School, Study Smart for Exams

1. Find different ways to learn one topic 2. Pick multiple different subjects every day 3. Follow a periodic schedule of reviewing 4. Minimize distractions 5. Connect new information with existing memories and learnings 6. Use your eyes and voice when reading 7. Take a break once in a while 8. Set positive rewards for a good study session 9. Believe the process 10. Designate a fixed learning space

Chapter 10 – Bring Your A-game at Work

How to keep your mind sharp at work?

1. Switch tasks 2. Find new social groups to hang out with 3. Find your best work hours 4. Take a break 5. Pick one task at a time 6. Eat tangy fruits 7. Watch a funny video 8. Utilize 20-20-20 method 9. Schedule meetings after 1 pm 10. Consider deep breathing 11. Stop notifications 12. Spend 10 minutes every morning strategizing 13. Go home with no work 14. Practice eating with chopsticks 15. Use new routes to your workplace 16. Learn and practice cooking 17. Pick low-tech days

Chapter 11 – Mistakes and Learning: How to Get Fastest Results

1. Even tiny mistakes cause unbearable stress 2. Wasting time becomes unavoidable 3. Procrastination comes along 4. Slow development of self-loathing Perfectionism and Psychological Distress How to Use Mistakes When Learning

1. Take the ownership of your mistakes 2. Learn to reframe your mistakes 3. Analyze mistakes objectively 4. Put your conclusions into practice 5. Monitor your progress

Key takeaways

Chapter 12 – What You May Not Be Aware Of

1.There is essentially no limit to the amount of info that you can remember. 2.Nonetheless, we can only learn and memorize only a handful of things in our ‘short-term' memory 3.Studying or acquiring new information makes physical modifications in the structure of your brain. 4.Being able to approach the information quickly on the internet makes you less in favor of remembering it. 5.We are capable of remembering things, which did not even take place. 6.Testing oneself on the information is better than just re-reading or rehearsing it. 7.(Nearly) Forgetting Something Makes It More Likely To Be Remembered.

Conclusion – Final Words

The Tip of the tongue phenomenon

What’s the reason behind this phenomenon? Why does this happen, though? Are there any preventive measures for it? Meaning of the Research Last Tip for Tip-Of-The-Tongue Phenomenon Improving the Memory Final Tips

References

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