July 2nd is I Forgot Day. Did you remember?
No one seems to be able to recall the origins of this
thoughtful holiday, but it was probably important anyway. Maybe it was merely
momentous.
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| Who SAYS an elephant never forgets? |
Are you good with people’s names? Can you quickly recall
folks’ monikers, even after meeting them just once or twice?
What tricks do you
use to improve your ability to remember important information?
Do you jot notes or send yourself text messages? Do you make
flash cards or put sticky notes on your mirror? Or do you simply remember
easily, like the proverbial elephant, who supposedly never forgets?
If you need a bit of a boost with memorizations, check out
these helpful how-to’s from a host of web writers.
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(Gee,
I might need that book.)
Memory
Loss: 10 Tips for Keeping Track of Important Things – Linda Ann Nickerson
Memories can be magical, but memory loss can be a nightmare
for many. What can you do to maximize your own ability to retain your memory
and remember important facts and tasks? Here are 10 tips for keeping track of
critical details.
Memory
Magic: How to Memorize Large Amounts of Information Easily – Unwirklich Vin
Zant
There are just as many tricks to memory enhancement out
there as there are things to remember, but I believe I've found one that's full
proof. It's worked for everyone I've ever recommended it to, and now I'm
recommending it to you.
Memorization Tips –
Elizabeth Tabler
The older we get, it becomes a little harder to memorize the
information presented. For students, the amount of information they are to
memorize on a weekly basis can increase exponentially yearly.
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Memorize a
Speech – Courtney Crass
Learning to memorize a speech can be a difficult and arduous
task. No matter how long the speech that you want to memorize is, there are
some simple things you can do to speed up your memorization time. Just follow
these simple steps.
Scripture
Memory Techniques – Linda Ann Nickerson
Busy adults can't always take time to leaf through the pages
of Scripture to find the verse they need - in a crunch! This article outlines
several practical ways to commit favorite Bible verses and quotations to
memory.
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Stage
Acting - When You Should Memorize Your Lines – Prior Aphter
There is something special about taking the words from a
playwright, memorizing them and then making them my own. In stage lingo, this
is typically referred to as "Going off Book." While you should always
be off-book by this deadline, I've found that rehearsing is much easier if you
memorize your lines sooner.
How
to Teach a Child Phone Numbers and Addresses – Jasmine Starr
Before sending your child to school or somewhere on their
own, you should make it a point to help them memorize their home address and
phone number.
Quick recall!
What day is it on July 2nd? It’s I Forgot Day.
Did we really have to remind you?
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Elephant by Sophie47
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