Power Memory Techniques
POWER MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Now that we have learned what the Power Memory Rule is and why it works, lets apply it to several techniques for memorization.
These association techniques are not all encompassing. They are just an example of how you can use associations to enhance memory storage and recall.
The following are several examples of different techniques you can use to memorize and recall information:
- The One-Bun Method � Have you heard the sayings, �one-bun�, � two-shoe�, �three-tree�, �four-door�, �five-hive�, �six-sticks�, �seven-heaven�, �eight-gate�, nine-vine�, �ten-hen.� The trick is to associate the second words, �bun, shoe, tree etc.� with what you are trying
to memorize.
- The Story Method � Can you make up a wacky story? Then you have this powerful memorization technique down cold! With this method you associate what you are trying to memorize with elements of the story.
- The Location Method � The Location Method is super simple but so powerful! Imagine each element of what you are trying to memorize is in different rooms of your house. All you have to do is think of a room and what you put in that room
will automatically appear in your mind. Think of all the houses and rooms you could use with this simple technique!
- The Body Parts Method � The Body Parts method is a potent memorization technique because all your memory triggers are right where you are standing. They are parts of YOUR body! This method associates the different parts of your body with what you are trying to memorize (toes, feet, knees, hips, bottom, back, tummy, chest, shoulders, neck, face and head). Try it. It�s super easy!
- The Face Parts Method � Like the Body Parts Method, the Face Parts Method uses the different parts of your face to associate with other images such as your eyes, nose, mouth, ears, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, forehead and hair.
Now that the five association methods have been introduced we will put them each into practice using an example to demonstrate how each method works.
Peg Images
Before we jump into our practical examples I need to mention a few words about �peg images.� Peg images are used in each memorization technique that uses associations.
Other than the Story Method, each of these techniques I have mentioned uses what are called, �peg images.� Peg images are used as a base for making associations. For example, in the One Bun Method the words �bun�, �shoe� and �tree� are all peg images.
In the Body Parts Method, the actual body parts like �knees�, �hips� or �back� are peg images.
You will use peg images over and over again in forming image associations. If you remember the peg image all you have to do is make the association. And each of these methods was specifically designed to allow you to easily memorize the peg images so all you have to do is concentrate on making the association.
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