2012 Memory Spring

Michael Lawrence Green

Memory Spring

140 B Street, Suite 5-354

Davis, CA 95616

(530) 297-6464

Maximizing Your Memory

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Session Objectives

►Test your current memory.

►Learn and practice new techniques.

►Have fun.

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Changing Attitudes

Cognitive

Beliefs

Evaluative

Behavioral

Feelings

Actions

Change Attitude

Top 6 Human Fears

1. Public Speaking

2. Change

3. Failure/Rejection

4. Dentist

5. Growing Old

6. Death

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Test - Item List

1. Tree

2. Atom

3. Stethoscope

4. Sofa

5. Alley

6. Tile

7. Windscreen

8. Honey

9. Cat

10. Bowling Ball

11. Brush

12. Eggs

13. Toothpaste

14. Ring

15. Paycheck

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Face Test

Michael Coogan Jeff Bates Cindy Springer

Roger Kowalski Valerie Owen Randy Barber

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Face Test (Cont.)

Brian Chase Bill Alkyd

Drew Huntley Tonya Johnson

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Memory

Influencers

Physical Organizational

Techniques Mental/Emotional

Memory Influencers

•Fitness

•Diet

•Sleep

•Hydration

•Reduce Clutter

•Leave Things in

the Same Place

•Color Coding

•Calendar System

•Mnemonics

•Keep the Brain Challenged

•Try New Things

•Reduce Stress

•Visualization

•You Gotta Believe

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The Memory Process

Sensory

Memory

Short

Term

Memory

Long-

Term

Memory

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Memory Keys

► Association

► Imagination

1. Exaggeration/Humor

2. Movement/Color

3. Positive Images/Symbolism

4. Sensuality/Sexuality

5. Order/Sequence

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Link System

1. Create a story including all of your items.

2. Utilize your memory keys to bring them to

life.

3. Tell yourself the story 3 times.

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Link System - Item List

► Silver Serving Spoon

► Six Drinking Glasses

► Bananas

► Pure Soap

► Eggs

► Laundry

Detergent

► Dental Floss

► Whole-wheat

Bread

► Tomatoes

► Roses

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Number-Rhyme System

1. Create your key memory peg (image) for each

item number. Should rhyme with the number.

2. Assign items on your list to each memory peg.

3. Utilize your memory keys to bring them to life.

4. Review your list 3 times.

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Remembering Names and Faces

1. Observe the person (look them in the eye)

2. Pick out a dominant characteristic and exaggerate.

3. Associate them with someone or something that you know.

4. Say their name 3 times.

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Faces

Michael Coogan Brian Chase Valerie Owen

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Faces (Group 2)

Raymond Edwards Kelly Hudson Ken Stern

Sandra Scanlan Sharon Evans Joseph Mashhadani

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Faces (Group 2 Cont.)

Deloris Hsu Harvey Lawrence

Amy Cordier Andrew Tanner

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Session Review

► Memory Influencers

► The Memory Process/Brain Function

► Memory Keys

► Memory Systems (Link, Number-Rhyme)

► Faces and Names

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Session Objectives

►Test your current memory.

►Learn and practice new techniques.

►Have fun.

Maximizing Your Memory

Where: Sacramento

When: Tuesday, May 22nd

Time: 8:30AM – 5:00PM

(530) 297-6464

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Maximizing Your Memory

(May 22nd)

Learn vital memory influencers

Gain multiple memory techniques and systems

Improve face and name recall

Learn to make yourself more memorable

Make your presentations more memorable

Have fun!

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“Everyone has a photographic memory. Some

don't have film.” Anonymous

“It is memory that provides the heart with impetus,

fuels the brain, and propels the corn plant from

seed to fruit.” Joy Harjo

Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with

us. Oscar Wilde

“A man's real possession is his memory. In

nothing else is he rich, in nothing else is he poor.”

Alexander Smith

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Michael Lawrence Green

(530) 297-6464

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Additional Slides

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Additional List

1. Tree

2. Light Switch

3. Stool

4. Car

5. Glove

6. Gun

7. Dice

8. Skate

9. Cat

10. Bowling Ball

11. Goal Post

12. Eggs

13. Witch

14. Ring

15. Paycheck

16. Candy

17. Magazine

18. Voting Booth

19. Golf Clubs

20. Cigarettes

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Post Test - Item List

1. Glitter

2. Heater

3. Railway

4. Lighter

5. Wart

6. Confusion

7. Star

8. Analysis

9. Wink

10. Peace

11. Scream

12. Button

13. Eagle

14. Pump

15. Smile

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Number-Rhyme - Item List

1. Symphony

2. Prayer

3. Watermelon

4. Volcano

5. Motorcycle

6. Sunshine

7. Apple Pie

8. Blossoms

9. Spaceship

10. Field of

Wheat