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BOOSTING MEMORY CAN MAKE YOU A SUPER LEARNER A sharper recollection can supercharge your learning abilities. Our brains are like the ultimate storage units, capable of holding vast amounts of information. The secret is learning how to access it effectively.

to remember than every step of the process. Chess masters often employ chunking to remember the positions of pieces on the board during games. They see clusters of pieces, not individual ones.

STRATEGY #3: The Power Of Association

Your brain adores connections. It thrives on linking new information to existing knowledge, creating neural pathways that make recall a breeze. The associa - tion technique is simple: connect the unfamiliar with the familiar. Imagine you're learning about a well-known figure like Usain Bolt. Create associations by picturing a tall man, sprinting in a race then striking a celebratory pose. This mental image links Bolt, sprinting and the famous pose. The Memory Palace technique, which relies on associations, has been used for centuries. It involves mentally placing items you want to remember in specific locations within a familiar space, like your childhood home. memory isn't just a neat trick; it's a gateway to becoming a more effective and efficient learner. Whether you're new to storage, mastering a new skill or expanding your professional capabilities, these memory-enhancing techniques will serve as your trusty companions on your learning journey. Remember even as we age, our brains remain capable of remarkable feats. The process may slow down, but learning and memory improvement are possible at any stage of life! Remember these three strategies, and let your memory pave the way to becoming a super learner. A Better Memory, A Better You As you ponder these memory-boosting strategies, remember this: an improved

W hen you enhance your memory, you boost your ability to absorb, retain, and apply new knowledge. Let's dive into three game-changing strate- gies to level up your memory function and become an unstoppable learner. STRATEGY #1: Embrace The Power Of Visualisation Remember the last time you tried to recall something by picturing it in your mind's eye? That's visualisation at work. It taps into the brain's remark - able capacity to remember images far better than raw data. So, whenever you're trying to learn something new, create mental pictures associated with the information. Here’s an example, if you're learning a new language and want to remember the word for "apple," conjure a vivid mental image of a juicy, red apple. When you recall that image, the word will come flooding back. Why does visualisation work so well? The brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text!

STRATEGY #2: The Art Of Chunking Ever felt overwhelmed by a long series of numbers, dates, or facts? Chunking is your memory superhero, swooping in to save the day. It's the technique of breaking down large sets of information into smaller, more manageable groups or "chunks."

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GIES, REMEMBER THIS: AN IMPROVED MEMORY ISN'T JUST A NEAT TRICK; IT'S A GATEWAY TO BECOMING A MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT LEARNER

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Let's say you're trying to learn more about the delinquent process. Instead of tackling it step by step perhaps chunk it in early, mid-range and end stage delinquents. Three chunks are easier

Wayne Brown Learning & Development Manager

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