How well can you recall names? How much confidence do you have regarding your memory? If your answer is subpar, this story is for you. I had an amazing time with my family celebrating Mom's 85th birthday in Puerto Vallarta. I thought my brain would go into sleep mode for the week but I found myself pursuing a fresh set of experiments, especially since it's been a long time since I've been able to spend so much time with my siblings.
One of the first conversations of the vacation was about mom sharing her memory is in decline. I asked her if she would be interested in an experiment that might help her remember names. The results were staggering. First of all, my mother loves meeting new people. What would you say if I told you she can recall every name of every single person she met during our one week stay? Not only was her memory recall nearly perfect, she could tell you where these people are from. There was only one name she could not recall but that is because she had a negative encounter and chose deliberately not to remember their name. Me too. I tend to erase negative experiences from my memory.
Maybe you're asking how my mom was able to turn her brain on and recall so many names at the age of 85. Here's how the experiment was laid out...
Step One – Tell your brain, "I'm great at remembering names."
Step Two – Every time you interact with other people and they tell you their name, tell your brain to remember it, reminding yourself that you are getting better at remembering names.
Step Three – Tell others who are struggling about your brain experiment and encourage them to try it for themselves.
Keep in mind that your brain listens and obeys everything including statements you make such as, "I have a bad memory." Replace this with positive affirmations and your brain will respond favorably.
Have a great day.
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