Talking About New Year’s Resolutions in February!
I know it is February and New Year’s Eve is a long time ago (I mean it is last year!) but did you set any New Years Resolutions? If you did, how did you get on with them? Well I set some and I wanted to share with you how they have been going. On…
Causes of Problems With Memory and Simple Memory Improvement Recommendations
I have lost count how many times I have been interviewed about memory improvement techniques but it is always a pleasure to share what I have learned and taught thousands of others about how to improve memory. This week I was again interviewed by the BBC about topics relating to our ability to remember and recall…
My Interview About Memory Improvement Techniques on BBC Radio Wiltshire
Memory Improvement Techniques are always a good topic for media interviews. Questions always include “How can we improve memory?” and “What memory techniques do you recommend?” as well as a general discussion about why our memory seems to get worse with age. I was on the road earlier this week when I received a call…
My First Musical Mnemonic
I was reflecting on my post from last week about how to remember stuff when you are learning a musical instrument when I suddenly remembered one of the oldest mnemonics I have encountered. I can recall as a 6 year old having piano lessons in this old house that seemed millions of miles away from…
I Am Off To Florida
Brrr it is cold here in the UK at the moment because of the coldest weather and the heaviest snow falls we have had in this part of the world for 18 years. Now whilst I love the snow (nothing better than that crunchy feeling as fresh snow compacts under your boots) it is a…
Memory Techniques For Playing Any Instrument
I have been thinking about my last post about memory techniques for playing the piano and wondered if you have any suggestions for helping someone play not only the piano, but any musical instrument. Some of the advice I have either been given or read about includes things like learning a new piece backwards. Now…
Memory Techniques for Playing the Piano
I get lots of questions from people all around the world about all aspects of memory and today I had this question from someone who has been reading my book on Memory Improvement Techniques “Memory Power Up“. Here is what they had to say: I have been studying your book Memory Power-up in effort to help…
Meeting Facilitation & Facilitating Groups
Just recently I worked with improvisational comedy genius John Cremer to co-facilitate a session for a Chief Executive networking organisation. at Knowsley Hall, Merseyside. Our remit was to create an environment to allow quality networking between two groups of Chief Executives and one group of Senior Managers, many of whom had never met before. Following…
Mnemonics Work for Aikido Too
I have been interested in the Martial Arts for as long as I can remember. When I was at university, I practiced Karate and then when work forced me to moved away from my Dojo in Plymouth I took up Tai Chi (which I still practice to this day). Then after being in the martial arts wilderness…
Mnemonics – One for the Great Philosophers
I don’t know about you but I am not really an expert on philosophy. Much of it is above my head and whilst I like a good old ponder on the wonders of the world we live in and the people who inhabit this planet, I really don’t understand it. Now that does not mean…