Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
Since the COVID19 crisis, the world has had one bad event after another. We get bad news all the time, and we need to deal with new information courageously. This is especially hard when speedreading, but even without it, consuming bad news without getting depressed and without shutting down is hard. Here I want to …
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Managing an often-overwhelming college schedule requires both diligence and moments of leisure. Students find that balancing study sessions with periods of rest and recreation is essential to maintain well-being and academic performance. From engaging in leisurely digital arenas to embracing the tranquility of the outdoors, there’s a palette of activities tailored to every taste. Keep …
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We have more than five senses, and some of these senses are bizarre. Typically we use our bizarre senses for situational awareness or speedreading or some other cool skills. But in other cases like vertigo, they may interfere with whatever we are trying to do and we may need to tone them down. For more …
Humor is one of the best coping mechanisms. It can also be very memorable. However, dark humor can be weaponized and can become toxic. Is there a way to use sarcasm safely and positively? Can there be a proper context for dark humor? Every April 1st I write about humor. Today, I want to take …
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Hello 10 year old children! Today we are going to talk about how the food we eat can affect our memory and our ability to concentrate. Did you know that proper nutrition is essential for our brain to function optimally? Our brain is like the engine of a car, and the food we give it …
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex neurodegenerative condition that progresses through distinct stages, each presenting unique challenges for individuals and their caregivers. Mapping out the journey through the seven stages of Alzheimer’s provides valuable insight into the evolving nature of the disease and guides the provision of appropriate care and support. In this article, we’ll explore …
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Typically for the new year, I try to present an article dealing with empowerment. Here I want to talk about forgiveness and sublimation as tools of personal empowerment. I do not want to claim that everything can and should be forgiven. However, once we forgive we tend to become stronger, more in control. More reading …
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Narration is something we often do automatically to make sense in our own life, endless and meaningless events. We try to add the meaning that is not always there, to begin with, but is there when we are finished. We basically connect the dots, so that we can navigate the reality and modify the plot …
Most of the memorization methods work with long term memory for several hours or days. This is what we train working with memory palaces and mindmaps. Some of the exercises work with short-term and memory: remembering an image of a paragraph or a series of numbers for a few seconds, enough to grasp complex concepts …
Suppose you want to remember something for a very long time. How do you ensure memorization? There are many methods, which can be roughly divided into three categories: reviewing the notes (revisiting), actively using (speedwriting), and lifestyle choices (sleep, food, …). Here I want to deal with the lifestyle element. It is really simple to …
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