Ever stared at a recipe calling for 250 mL and wished the kitchen scale would magically translate that into “just a cup”? I’ve been there—standing in the baking aisle, phone in one hand, existential dread in the other. But fear not! In this post, I’ll show you how to remember metric system conversions using mnemonic…
If someone came up to you and said, “If you remember my name a week from now, I’ll give you a million dollars,” would you remember that name? You probably would, right? I know that I would. Many people believe that it’s difficult to remember names and faces. It’s a limiting belief that prevents many…
Introduction There are many misconceptions about adult learning. There is also one important truth of which we need to be aware. This truth seems to be the source of many limiting beliefs which simply aren’t true, so let’s examine that first. In our thirties, our brains begin to shrink a little. This process continues into…
Introduction In the previous section, we learned how to remember the year of a historical event. That’s usually great for early history, where the dates aren’t precisely known. Now we’ll look at how to memorize days and months because as we get into modern history, you’ll probably be required to remember those, too. This technique…
Introduction Perhaps it’s just nostalgia because the body memory system is the first one I learned, but I love this technique. It’s fast, easy, and effective! Unlike the memory palace and memory journey, you can see and touch the different locations on your body, which, for me, helps trigger the memory of what I want…
Introduction The following is a simple system to memorize a deck of cards. Don’t let the word “simple” fool you, though. This technique is effective. With practice, you can store and recall an entire deck in under five minutes. Not only is it a fun trick to show other people, but it is also great…
Any memory that you want to stick around requires reinforcement. Spaced repetition helps build memory and is the reinforcement that your brain needs. The inner workings of memory are incredibly complex, and there is still much to be discovered about how it works. Some things, though, are known. New information can get jumbled up, resulting…
Introduction Have you ever been told to memorize poetry, plays, and literature quotes from a book you studied in class? I remember being told to do it, but I couldn’t recall the reading selections. It was torturous. The strange thing about being told to memorize poetry, plays, and literature in class was that the teacher…
Introduction A memory journey is similar to a memory palace. The difference is that while memory palaces are tied to buildings, journeys can take place anywhere. Like memory palaces, the key is selecting familiar locations and routes. We layer new information on top of our chosen spots to recall information as we mentally take the…
Introduction When I first started public speaking, I did what most new speakers do: memorize a speech verbatim. Sometimes that worked well. It was great if I could remember each word while not sounding robotic. But slipping up was awful. It took a moment to get back on track and back into the groove of…