Smashin Scope

The glue of our memory capacity 

In order to remember easily we need 'glue' or call it Velcro. How do we connect two seemingly separate images and/or information with each other? How do you connect them in order to remember? 

Our brain is very sensitive when you start to add one or more of the following glue-ingredients: 
 
1. Sexuality 
 

Both men and women have an almost perfect brain when we talk about subjects on a sexual level. Why not use it, when you know it works? Nobody knows what you think.
Really try to connect two seemingly unconnected words with sexuality. And don't forget; it doesn't have to be logical. Try to visualize the image that emerges out of this sexual mix with the two words. Try to make it as vivid as possible.   

I know it sounds and maybe feel weird, but I assure you it works.     

 
2. Movement 
 

When you start to add speed to the two different words you have better chances to remember. For example: You want to remember the word 'ape' and 'custard'. How do you connect these with each other?
Well, try to imagine this: The ape is throwing a carton of custard through the store. I hear the carton fly by and I see it splashing against the wall.

Do you see my point?
    
 

 
3. Association 
 

Whatever you try to remember, try to always connect personal images to the overall image. Especially images that call for a special feeling or emotion.
    
 

4. Symbolism 
 

You can also exchange a boring image with a meaningful symbolic image. I don't care whether the images/symbols are new or old, as long as they reach for your attention.
    
 

 
5. Humor 
 

I cannot imagine why not using this ingredient. Who doesn't like humor?
Ok, the opposite works too, but I think the positive side of life is more interesting. The funnier it gets, the more you'll remember. It is as simple as that.
Salvador Dali agreed: "My paintings are pictures which made the irrational concrete through the hands of a painter'.
Just realize this as well; many of his paintings were perfectly preserved memories of his day- and night dreamings.    
 

 
6. Imagination 
 

Einstein once said: 'Imagination is far more important than knowledge!. Knowledge is restricted, while imagination includes the whole world, enhances progression and gives birth to evolution'.
The more you use imagination as glue, the more you will remember.

7. Numbers 
 

Adding numbers will make it organized. Efficiency will improve as it is easier to address different topics this way.
    
 

 
8. Sensuality 
 

Synaesthesia/sensuality: Sensory awareness
This is the most powerful glue of all.
* Seeing
* Hearing
* Smelling
* Tasting
* Feeling
* Kinaesthesie: your bodily awareness in the sense of position and spacial movement
    
 

 
9. Colors 
 

I cannot emphasize enough. When you start to use 3 colors per image, your memory already increases by 50%.
It is so important to use colors. The more colorful you make things, the more you'll remember.
    
 

 
10. Order 
 

By mixing order with other kinds of glue, order makes it possible to allocate info quicker. Therefore you have a bigger chance of being able to 'find' the information not sequentially.
    
 

 
11. Positivity 
 

In most cases positive and pleasant images are easier to remember, as by nature our brain likes to focus on things we like. With negative images chances for 'black-outs' are bigger.
But for sure, it works too.

How about 11th of September 2001? What happened then?

I am sorry, I don't want to hurt anybodies feelings here. I just want to use it as an example. The moment you think of this date, try to look at this list of glue and see how many of the glue ingredients are related with your memory of 11th of September. You'll be amazed as all ingredients are in there. And now, all of a sudden an ordinary date becomes a very easy date to remember. Do you see my point?
    
 

 
12. Exaggeration 
 

Whatever you do, try to exaggerate at all times. Do it with size, shape or sound. You will notice that it becomes so easy to remember items. Pink Floyd used this principle many times. Everyday images suddenly become very special; magical.
Your brain loves that!.
    
 

 
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 You cannot draw? How about these mind map symbols you can use