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4 Clever Tips To Improve Memory Skills By : Maria Markella There are significant age-related changes that take place in our brains. These changes can slow down some brain processes. As a result it's harder for us to learn new things as we grow older, and it's even harder to remember certain important information. But Thanks to many years of research it's now easier than ever to sharpen our brains with do-it-yourself techniques and tips that will boost our ability to remember as we age. 5 Great Ways To Start A Super Conversation In A Group Situation By : Peter Murphy Five practical tips for starting a great conversation in a group situation. 6 Ways To Dramatically Imrprove Your Eye Contact Skills By : Is your eye contact aggressive, is it soft, is it inviting, do you love with your eyes? Eye contact is a very tricky art to master but vital to effective communication. How can you make it better? Eye contact provides social information to the person you are listening to and talking to. Too much eye contact and you could be seen as aggressive, too little eye contact and you can be seen as having no interest in the person speaking. It is an often overlooked skill to have an... 7 SUREFIRE TIPS TO DOUBLE YOUR BRAIN POWER! By : Lynnee Davidson Sure fire hints and tips to help keep your brain in tip top physical and mental condition! 8 Reasons To Learn A New Language. By : Kris Lunde Learning a new language is a gratifying enterprise. I'm not going to tell you that it is always easy, but if you go down this road you will not regret it. Motivation often depends on having a clear purpose. The reasons below may help you find the stimulation you need. Moving to a new country. Learning the local language will make your integration in the local community a whole lot easier. Maybe many people in your new country speak English. Don't let that become the excus... 8 Simple Ways To Boost Your Brain Power By : There are lots of different ways to increase your brain power. Your brain is like any other "muscle" in your body and grows stronger the more it is used. Here are some that you can start using immediately to boost the power of your brain: 1. Use your brain more (duh!) Sounds easy. But how many times do you reach for the keyboard to search for something you already know but can't be bothered to remember? How many times do you use a calculator, even for really simple calcula... A Better Reason To Learn Foreign Language By : Shareen Aguilar Learning a foreign language is a popular self-learning education today. The reason behind this rising trend though doesn’t pertain to a specific basis since each person interested to learn other country’s language has a correct perspective in his own way. No one person here has the exact and correct answer in supporting an interest to why learning other languages is such a phenomenal hit nowadays. Language learning has been proven to improve a person’s memory registry with... A Memory System You Can Try Today By : Steve Gillman The loci mnemonic system is a memory system that you can learn right now and start using today. An Article on ... Articles: How to Write a Book, by Starting Small By : Kathy Gulrich When you think of writing a book, or creating a passive income product, do you worry that it may be 'too big' a project for you? Do you keep procrastinating ... and procrastinating? Sometimes writing an article on your subject is all you'll need to get moving. Applying the K.I.S.S. principle in everyday writting By : Marc Guidry Keeping it simple when it comes to grammar Assessing Your Skills: What Makes You Different from All the Others? By : Carole Martin Always send a follow up addressing any concerns you may have picked up or any thoughts you had about the position since the interview. Think of this as one more chance to put yourself in front of them. Brainpower Games Anyone Can Play By : Steve Gillman Want to get some brain exercise? Try these well-known "brainpower games." Chinese Calligraphy: Beginner Chinese Calligraphy By : Lee J Avery Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art form stemming back to almost 3000 years ago. This style of writing is said to be abstract art. Many masters throughout Chinese history have left behind their own unique interpretation of the Chinese characters. It was Tu Mang, however, who correlated it all together with form identification and style. He established names for the techniques used to describe the words. For instance, a "carefree" style has an unfixed or unknown direction. On the opposite end, a "carefully executed" form insists on careful execution and thought behind the work. "Mysterious" is to use your imagination. There are 120 existing expressions used for Chinese calligraphy, many born by great masters. Creative Concepts - A How To Guide By : Steve Gillman Want to have more creative concepts? Practice, and try this simple technique. Creative Inspiration - How To Have It By : Steve Gillman A look at creative inspiration - where it comes from, and how to have more. Developing Memory - Some Tips - Part 2 By : cdmohatta In some situations of memory and learning, repetition and visualization are very helpful. The more times we repeat an action or verbally repeat things, we will better be able to remember them. This is why commercials and advertising are so repetitive. You can repeat almost any skill, and verbally repeat any data. Do Crossword Puzzles and Bridge Provide all the Brain Exercise You Need? By : Alvaro Fernandez This is a question we often get asked in our classes and lectures. The quick answer is No. They are both very good activities, but we need more if we want to work on our memory and brain health. Read this article to learn why. Do You Want To Sharpen Your Listening Skills? By : Maurine Patten People have a need to be listened to. It creates connection, caring, a sense of community, and can be a catharsis for the speaker. It is an active experience which requires involvement and commitment as well as patience. The physical setting is important when using the points describing how to listen. Listening is an active process that puts care into action, helps you gain trust, and build closer relationships at home and work. Easier And Effective Memorization Techniques By : Shareen Aguilar Memorization tires most of us. Admit it; we’d rather glance on our palm tops or organizers once in a while for convenience. Memorization is something we don’t want to deal with for the rest of our lives although we deal with it in school because it’s something we need to do. Now that’s just odd. When we need to do something, we tend to give our best shot at it. Why can’t we do the same thing with our simple everyday activities? One effective and interesting way of famil... Easy Brain Power Strengthening Tips By : It's quite simple: if you want to begin strengthening your brain's power, you need to give it some exercise. OK. It's not a simple matter of going down to the gym and getting your brain to pump weights. But actually, the process of brain power strengthening isn't too different from that model. You need to stretch your brain. If all you do each and every day is the same old thing, the same routine, then your brain will start to get bored and your brain power will grad... Effective Techniques of Better Communication - Verbal and Written By : Sean Carter Communication is what helps building the perfect connection between people who are near as well as the ones who are miles away. We can communicate in several ways...in all those different ways we feel we can convey our messages to the ones we want to. Enhancing Memory for Soul and Self By : Arjun Singhe Enhancing the memory is a great way to discover soul and self. When you have complete awareness, it makes it possible for you to stay in touch with your soul and self. Exploring Life's Most Important Skill. By : Craig Harper While some of us are clever and articulate, we're also crap communicators (at least in some situations and circumstances). Don't assume that a large vocabulary or eloquent speech equates to effective communication. Good Memory By Keeping Your Mind Busy By : Memorization problems such as forgetting simple errands your Mom asked you to do this morning or scribbling on a paper, recalling what you were just about to write down are both serious signs that you need to pay extra attention to your memory and your ability of doing it, which is memorizing. But you must realize that these simple acts of forgetfulness do happen to anybody of any age range. Due to the various and hundreds of things which a person needs to think about in a... Helpful Memory Aids For Memorization By : Shareen Aguilar For over many centuries now, memory techniques have evolved in which how they are used and learned by people. We all know that the process of remembering information is called ‘mnemonics’. We also know that mnemonics isn’t similar to magic tricks but due to its proven efficiency, it’s considered a technique pertaining to memorization. If you haven’t realized yet how our memory works, a person’s memory effectively functions to how it associates objects and information. But ... Helping You Memorize With Mnemonics By : Forgot something lately? You probably want to rev up on your memorization approach. There are a lot of memorization methods available today and all you have to do is just choose what you think suits you best. Consider trying more than one memorization technique on your pursuit to improving and enhancing your memorization skill and you’ll surely feel a lot better after putting the technique to practice. Mnemonics is a memorization tool which teaches you how to keep up with ... Hold your Head Up – Boost Your Memory By : Simon Evans Keeping your head up does more that alert you to opportunities. By paying attention to your surroundings you are activating a powerful brain function that helps you store and recall memories. Home Painting Tips By : D. David Dugan Remember, everyone starts as a beginner at painting. Just because you have never painted a house doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it a try. The money you save by painting your own house is money you can put into other home improvements. It can also be a fun thing for the whole family to do. How Can I Improve my Short-Term Memory? Is There a Daily Exercise I Can Do to Improve It? By : Alvaro Fernandez Want to improve memory? Then you need to know that the most important component of memory is attention. By choosing to attend to something and focus on it, you create a personal interaction with it, which gives it personal meaning, making it easier to remember. In this article SharpBrains´ Brain Coach shares key tips and techniques to exercise our attention-and memory. How Seniors Can Negotiate Like A Pro By : Mary Greenwood There are some age stereotypes that Seniors are set in their ways, forgetful, and unable to change. Someone with grey hair may not be taken seriously or worse ignored. As an older Negotiator myself, I believe that Seniors, with their wisdom and life experience, can make excellent negotiators. I have listed five rules that should help Seniors Negotiate Like A Pro. How To Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills By : Steve Gillman So you want to be a better thinker? Use these simple techniques to develop your critical thinking skills. How To Improve Short And Long Term Memory - Some Simple Exercises By : Learning how to improve short and long term memory is a common quest for many people journeying along the path of self improvement. As you read through the whole of this article, with attention to detail and without skimming, you will discover some simple but effective tips. You will also discover a web resource that you will want to visit in order to get your free memory improvement guide. We're aware that its possible to strengthen our body through physical exercise b... How To Increase Your Capicity To Memorize Information And Overcome Test Anxiety By : Alan B. Densky If you are a student who is trying to bring up your grades, there are a list of tricks that will help you to amplify your capacity to focus your concentration, absorb the data that you study, and bring it back to consciousness during an exam without being subjected to mental blocks or test anxiety. Here are the best ways that I know to establish good study habits: (1) Create a place for study and study only in that place! Establish a peaceful room that will make possible ... How To Make A Do-able To-Do List By : Sam Smiles Have you ever made a to-do list and because there were so many items on the list you just couldn't figure where to start so you hid it away in a drawer and decided that your old muddled way was best after all? How To Write A Novel By : Donna Grisanti Before starting the exciting journey of writing a novel, check the true level of your enthusiasm. In an informal survey of writers, the “why are you considering writing a novel” factor strongly affects the success of completing the “how to write” factor. How Women Can Negotiate Like Pros By : Mary Greenwood There are some stereotypes that women cannot negotiate as well as men: that women are not as aggressive, that they take things too personally, or that they are not taken seriously. As a woman negotiator myself, I believe that the same rules apply to men as woman. However I have listed five rules that should particularly help women Negotiate Like A Pro. How You Can Improve Your Word Power Quickly and Easily By : Royane Real Have you ever wished that you had a big, impressive vocabulary? Increasing your vocabulary can be fun and easy, and you’ll become smarter too. The more words you know, the more you can understand and express. I Already Know English, Why Should I Learn Spanish? By : jorchav We North Americans are not known for our willingness to learn other languages, but there are many reasons to consider learning Spanish. Here are 7 good reasons, all of which deserve serious consideration. This is especially true in light of the fact that the need and opportunity to communicate with our Spanish-speaking neighbors (on both sides of the border!) continues to grow. If Someone Asked Me How To Learn A New Language By : Douglas Bower If someone asked me what I would recommend as the most important preparation for expatriating to Mexico it would be, Learn Spanish. You would think this is obvious, right? I get many who write and ask what I recommend they do exactly in their language-learning quest. The first thing I tell them is to understand that unless they move to one of the uber-expensive resort towns or San Miguel de Allende, you will have to speak Spanish in the rest of the country. The rest of Mex... Improve Your Creative Thinking By Drawing Mind Maps By : Royane Real Do you want an easy method to boost your creative thinking ability? You can speed up your ability to think creatively with a simple change in the way you make notes when you are trying to organize your thoughts. The mind map technique will help you make new creative connections. Instant Memory Power: Part I By : Joseph Plazo Most memory training techniques involve exercises to improve linking objects to certain items or using numbering systems to stay on top of being forgetful. However, oftentimes the only thing that is needed to keep your mind on track is to get organized and to stay that way! Below are a few good tips that will help you: Use a filing system effectively: Take the time to think through your filing system. Figure out what organization will work best for you - client files versu... Is Japanese Language difficult to learn? By : Yumiko Japanese is easy to learn as it has only few sounds, 5 vowels, simple pronunciation scheme, few grammar rules and little restrictions on sentence structure. Yet Japanese is also considered as hard to learn due to mixture of different types of characters: kanji, hiragana, katakana and Roman letters. Is Your Memory Ditching You? By : Nishant Kasibhatla If you find your memory ditiching you, it is important to know why it is so. Read this article to know what you can to do to regain your memory power. Learn to Read Faster By : Royane Real Are you drowning in a sea of unread papers? Do you feel frustrated because you cannot keep up with your reading assignments? The good news is that if you are committed and actually do the work, you can develop your own speed-reading program at home. Learning New Things To Improve Memory By : Keeping our brains active can help improve memory performance. While the old tried and tested method of repetition is still an important part of memory techniques, we also need a bit of novelty to keep our minds awake and to stimulate our brains. We all have times when we’d love to be able to improve memory – for school tests, college exams, business presentations or even just in our day to day lives. Pregnant women are particularly prone to memory loss, and often seek way... Magic Wands, Superheroes and Monsters under Your Bed By : Denise Lammi Do you remember some of the things you believed when you were very young? Some of them were probably quite foolish. However, you may find that if you look closer at certain “foolish” childhood beliefs; you will find some insights for personal growth. Memorization Problems: Solved! By : Shareen Aguilar Have you ever had problems in remembering names, numbers, grocery items needed, and other little details such as the location where you placed your car keys this morning? The truth is; we all have our moments of forgetting little bits of information that matters at the exact moment we need them. But did you know that memorization techniques boil down to two basic things? These are ways on how you focus your attention and create a meaning in correspondence to the informatio... Practice Gratitude To Transform Your Life By : S. Bidinger True inner transformation will come to you when you practice gratitude. Follow these steps to develop an attitude of gratitude. THE best way to raise your vibration and attract what you desire. Silly Stories For Memorization By : Shareen Aguilar You’ve heard about several memory enhancing techniques. Linking and associating, creating a story out of several items you need to remember. There are in fact, many ways how you can remember important information such as numbers, events, errands and names. The challenge is how to make all the information easy to retrieve, out of the top of your head in a random situation. Memory techniques work on anything that you like to master. There are things you may need to work on i... Steel Trap Speech Memory By : Joseph Plazo Many people like to help themselves remember information by making up a rhyme for it. While the Rhyme Technique requires a lot of creative energy and a certain talent, all students who like it really take to it. They find it fun to make up rhymes and, let's face it, if something is fun, you're more likely to repeat it. How does the Rhyme Technique work? Let's take the recipe list from above again, only this time let's try to learn it using this technique: chicken chicken ...
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