Instead, be conscious of when there’s something it’s crucial that you remember.
That’s why it’s easier to remember movie plots than phone numbers.
This is really just paying attention to detail, but for our memories, it’s much more.
This how you push something from yourworking memory(aka short-term memory) into your long-term memory without repetition.
This step is like adding extra adhesive to tape.
That’s what elaborative encoding is."
So how does this apply to your keys?
Bring the books to life and make them laugh and joke with each other.
Give them arms and legs, and dress them in outfits that match their genres.
Plus, it doesn’t have to be a crazy image.
If I don’t know someone else, then I find a new way to visualize their name.
Photos byArnau Amengual Bonnin,Pascal,Matt MacGillivray, andDaniel Lobo.
