Showing posts with label Memory Loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memory Loss. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

4 Ways to Develop a Photographic Memory

Photographic Memory
Did you know you've already had a photographic memory at one time? When we’re young, our minds worked in amazing ways, and we were able to recall vivid images in our minds. But as we grow older, we focus on and learn structured ways to learn, think, and communicate. Our ability to remember images slowly faded away because we did not practice this ability. The good news is, you can gain this photographic memory back by practicing the following tips.

#1 - Relax-Recall Method.

The relax and recall method is a simple yet effective strategy to develop a photographic memory. You start by relaxing in a quiet room and eliminating distractions (like turning off your cell phone for example). Then close your eyes, and start remembering any memories that come to mind. Now as you remember specific memories, focus on the visual aspects of them. What clothes were you wearing? What color were the walls? Etc.

#2 - Notice More Visually

To have a photographic memory you first need to see your surroundings in vivid detail. Take a look around you right now, what haven’t you noticed? Take a decoration on the wall for example and really look at it. Notice the shape, color, texture, and relative size with objects around it. By consciously "seeing more", you’ll give your mind a better chance to recall details.

#3 - Detail Game

One simple game you can play right now to develop your photographic memory is called the detail game. The game is simple, you take an object in the room you’re in and look at it for a minute. Then you close your eyes and say every detail you remember about that object. Then when you can’t think of anything else, you open your eyes and notice what you’ve forgot to mention. You’ll start remembering more and more details after a short time playing this game.

#4 - Digital Games

Many people don’t realize that there are games available on your computer, and even your cell phone, that can help you develop a photographic memory. Type in "memory games" on a search engine and you’ll find a bunch of games online.

If you’d like a great memory-building game on your phone or iPod, check out Memory Loss from DinoRoar. This mobile game and other memory games offer a fun and simple way to improve your memory.