Posted on 02/23/2010 6:32:59 PM PST by RightOnline
OK OK.....I know this may seem a silly and simplistic topic/post in such an age. Still, I just wanted to share a little "trick" with my fellow FReepers that has served me very well over the years. I've taught this to many; all have been grateful.
We all, especially us FReepers, take in so much information in a typical day (work, home, FR, TV, talk radio, etc.) that often it is very difficult to recall certain facts; certain information.
You know that feeling...."..oh darn it, what's-his-name....I can't remember"; or "...oh you know, that movie with...ummm....dang it...".
Here's the key: NEVER say "I can't remember". Never. What I want you to say from now on is "It'll come to me.".
Then....just drop it from your thoughts. Fuhgedaboutit (no pun intended). What you have just done is program that marvelous, God-given computer of yours (aka your brain) a command. It typically takes 5-20 minutes for that recall process to complete and you will find yourself blurting out the answer. Yes, it works.
When you say "I can't remember"....guess what? You've done the same, and your "computer" will do exactly what you just programmed it to do. It won't remember.
Small thing. Trivial....but it has helped me so much over many years, and I hope this little thing helps you. God bless you all, my fellow FReepers.
I hope I can remember this advice...I’ll bet it works!
Interesting.
Odd how contagious the “I can’t remember” syndrome is when in a group.
I’ve heard about this somewhere, but I just can’t remember....;^D
“Self, now how how am I supposed to recover from this inverted spin?” .........................................................................
JUst teasing!
Thanks. I need all the help I can get.
In a related message, it is better to use positive words when giving directions to children.
“Don’t go near the edge” is heard as “go near the edge.”
“Stay away from the edge” or “watch where you walk” gives a positive direction to the child’s brain to process.
An idea I have been using all my life … taught to me by my grandmother. I have often thought of it as folklore, but it does work … who am I to argue. ;-)
That sounds useful. Positive thinking.
Now, if only there was some sort of device to remind me how to spell “mnemonic”.
That sounds useful. Positive thinking.
Now, if only there was some sort of device to remind me how to spell “mnemonic”.
Let me try that. The guy in the White House...whatshisname...O’Commie, Obamanable...It will come to me....
Seriously, sounds like a good trick!
You are so right!!!
His Royal Moronic Dillweedness
Oh heavens.......the dreaded inverted spin. Been there, done that (yes, it was in Air Force pilot training.....but I still hated it!).
Even did it once by accident....but that’s another story. I think my instructor pilot has recovered from the nightmares by now.......
Thanks. I’ll try to remember that.
I’m so old I can’t do it anymore, but memory is so bad that I thought I did anyway.
Good advice. I actually developed a training seminar on how the brain thinks that covers this among other topics. The issue is similar to when Winnie-the-Pooh goes to his “Thotful Place” and forces himself to “think . . . think, think . . think.” Usually, he doesn’t come up with anything productive.
When we try to force our thoughts, the harder we try, the worse the outcome. When we say “it’ll come to me”, we are relegating the issue to our subconcious to process while our concious mind focuses on the conversation at hand. There is a physiological component to this that also plays into the whole issue and involves stress factors and reduced blood flow to the brain.
It's nice of you to take time out of your day to give the rest of us pointers on how to get through it.
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