Memory and Self Development Center

2007-03-14T05:06:00.000-07:00

How to Create a Lasting Impression

So many memory improvement courses concentrate on how to remember people’s names, faces, and other personal details, as a vital foundation for building a strong friendship or partnership. However, not too much has been said about how to get people to remember you and your name. Creating a lasting impression is about ‘implanting you’ in other people’s minds. When your image lives in people’s thoughts, your name quickly comes to mind when they need someone to render a service that you can provide. Too many people have lost out on good business, because someone didn’t remember them when it mattered most. This article reveals a simple way to create lasting impressions.

Use Powerful Introductions

As a general rule, the first impression we create last longest in the mind of others. You get only one chance to create a first impression, so you would want to use it wisely.

It’s always a good idea to pre-plan your introductions – what you would wear, what you would say, and how it would be said. Many good speakers even go as far as rehearsing different styles of introduction in front of their loved ones or a mirror before major events.

Your introduction should be interesting and attention-grabbing from start to finish. A common mistake many people make is to start introductions with their names, qualifications, present or past jobs etc. Introducing yourself in this fashion is not bad in itself, but I doubt that such introductions have adequate charisma to remain in peoples minds.

Your Introductions should be Captivating

I have motivational speaker friend, Sam, who sometimes starts his introductions by telling a short story about a young man who was pushed into a challenge. The young man, unable to turn back, then struggles and makes it through the challenge he had previously thought was too big for him to conquer. The story ends with the victorious young man searching for the person who pushed him. Then Sam goes on to describe himself as the man whose job is to push people out of their comfort zones into a place of victory. This style of introduction has worked for Sam so many times, because it usually holds his audience’s attention until he is done. Sam told me that he mentions his name last because, it a point where he has the full concentration of his listeners, and the name tends to sink in better.

You don’t necessarily have to adopt Sam’s method of introduction, my objective for sharing his story with you is to give you an idea of how to re-invent your introductions such that they stick in people’s minds. Get creative today, and begin to create and rehearse introductions that are engineered to keep people mesmerized. Have fun!

‘Lare Banjo

Public Speaker & Author of 8 Easy Steps To Improving Your Memory and How to Remember Anything.
http://www.memimprovement.com/

2007-03-14T05:02:00.000-07:00

How to Build Long Lasting Relationships

Relationships are a vital part of human life. From the kids in pre-school class, to the teenager who meets with his first love, to the junior executive who needs to get ahead in his career, to the business owner who needs to give his workers a sense belonging; it is obvious that we all need relationships. It is also a well known fact that, the quality of the relationships you keep will have a significant impact on the quality of your life and your sense of fulfillment. It is therefore important for you to know how to maintain your quality relationships, and this article reveals a very important way to add value to your relationships.

The foundation of every successful relationship is effective communication. To build a sound relationship, you need to learn how to express your exact feelings to the other person; but more importantly, you need to be a very good listener. Everyone has something to tell, it could be what gives us joy, sadness, or about things that cause us to worry and fret, no matter what the story is, we all treasure people who take out time to listen to us. Becoming a patient listener is therefore a sure way to build long lasting relationships. But there is a huge pitfall to avoid once you choose to become a listening partner - forgetfulness.

You’d admit that nothing hurts your friends quite as much as when you forget important details about them, or special ‘secrets’ they’ve shared with you. Imagine the strain you put on your relationships each time you forget a friend’s birthday, a prearranged visit, or what you guys discussed just last night. It’s never a pretty situation to be in.
This puts us in some-what of a fix; listening adds much more value to your relationships, but forgetfulness could take each relationship right back to ground zero.

The Conclusion:

It would be worth your while to really concentrate when discussing important issues with a partner and you could even go a step further by learning some basic memory improvement techniques. If sustaining that relationship is truly important to you, then it would take only a little bit of discipline and sacrifice to work it!

‘Lare Banjo
Author of "8 Easy Steps To Improving Your Memory" and "How To Remember Anything"
www.memimprovement.com
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2007-03-14T04:50:00.000-07:00

FOUR EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

How would having an execellent memory affect the quality of your life?

Whatever your answer to the question above, I assure you there are still many more answers than you could remember now.

Irrespetive of who you are, or what you do, we all need to learn and retain useful informaion. In fact, the ability to retain and retrieve information is essential to your personal and professional success.

These are five effective ways to boost your memory:

1: Get relaxed

Imgine trying to read a book right in the middle of a rock concert. It could be the most interesting book in the world, but you probably won't gain alot from it. Distractions make
concentration practically improssible.
If you allow your mind get filled with worries, fears, anxiety and other distractions, there would be little or no space left for retaining useful or productive information. It takes concentration to get information into your long-term memory, negative thoughts and emotions only serve as hindrances to concentration.

The truth is that most of our worries never come to pass anyway, so don't let fears weigh you down, especially since there's often nothing you can do about most of them. Make up your mind today, never to dwell on negative thoughts when they come floating by. Listen to motivational or inspiring talks to give you a positive mindset. You could even get expert help if you think you need it. Do whatever it takes to stop negative thoughts in their tracks, and you would be well on your way to getting the super memory you desire.

2: Eat Healthy

There are so many scientific studies out there that prove that the quality of food we eat affects our memory both now and later in old age.

In a study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers tested people aged between 65 and 90 and discovered that the people with the best ability to memorize words were those whose diets included the most fruits and vegetables. In another study that looked at the effect of diet on memory in thousands of people, researchers found that antioxidants in food appear to shield the brain from excessive memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Foods that are rich in antioxidants include citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils and nuts.

3: Physical Exercise

Physical exercise is not just good for your health, but is also goog for your brain. Brain chemistry has shown that there are physical connections between the brain and muscles, and that physical exercise not only boosts memory, but also help you think faster and stay alert.'

A simple exercise like walking has considerable effect on your memory, even right up to old age. Walking is especially good for your brain, because it increases blood circulation and the oxygen and glucose that reach your brain. This oxygenating action helps you think better and prevents memory loss. Studies of senior citizens who walk regularly showed significant improvement in memory skills compared to sedentary elderly people. Walking also improved their learning ability, concentration, and abstract reasoning.

4: Engage Your Brain

Get more involved in challenging activities that require you to think deeply and concentrate. Learn new things, and figure out new ways of performing routine tasks. You could get involved in chess, yoga, puzzle games, memorization exercises, reading, writing or learning to play a musical insturment. Make sure that whatever activity you choose is improtant to you, and challenging enough to keep you interested.

Follow these steps, and you'd acquire the mental powers you've always desired.

Thanks for reading.
dami
http://www.memimprovement.com/