Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
Most of the memorization methods work with long term memory for several hours or days. This is what we train working with memory palaces and mindmaps. Some of the exercises work with short-term and memory: remembering an image of a paragraph or a series of numbers for a few seconds, enough to grasp complex concepts …
Suppose you want to remember something for a very long time. How do you ensure memorization? There are many methods, which can be roughly divided into three categories: reviewing the notes (revisiting), actively using (speedwriting), and lifestyle choices (sleep, food, …). Here I want to deal with the lifestyle element. It is really simple to …
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Jews articulate a lot while talking. We often speak with our hands. And this is fine. A more interesting question is evolutionary: what purposes does expressive body language serve? Or in other words, does it make sense for more stoic people to become more expressive? Disclaimer: for reasons I do not understand, there are no …
Mindfulness vs acceptance: It is now common to associate mindfulness with meditation, but mindfulness can be something very different. I will give you a hint: this is something very common in human history, that we lost not long ago. Today I invite you to visit here, here, here, here, here, and here. Alternative definitions of …
sEvery April 1st I write about humor. You are welcome to search this blog from several years back and verify. Today, I want to focus on the evolutionary advantage. Why do we smile? Why do we laugh? How does it help us? Can we really save the day with a smile? You are welcome to read …
We are all a work in progress. From the moment we are born to the moment we die – we never really finish learning. That also includes learning how to be more confident. Even though it may seem like some people are naturally confident, they are not, they just learned how to be so earlier …
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People worldwide have mental health issues as well as stress issues. To counter both of them, people look out for many solutions. But sometimes, there are no effects that can resolve the problem of mental health and stress. But the doctors recommend all those people who are suffering from these issues to get themselves into …
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Keeping a diary is a headache. The whole reason for having a diary is to deal with thoughts we usually do not address. Sometimes the mind goes blank. Other times it produces more stimuli than we can handle. A diary solicits information in the first case and generates a queue in the second case. While …
Walking meditation is a great activity to deal with stress and feel closer to nature. We usually walk in the local park. As the itinerary is repetitive, we can make it more fun by placing PAO visualizations as we walk. Reviewing these PAO visualizations we may be reminded of the tasks we want to perform …
Lupus, an autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide, is known for its unpredictable nature and wide range of symptoms. One of the lesser-known but profoundly impactful symptoms is “lupus fog,” a term used to describe the cognitive difficulties experienced by many lupus patients. Lupus fog can significantly impair memory, concentration, and the ability to think clearly, …
