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Chapter 30 Activating the Right Brain Memory Circuit (1)
The memory power of the right brain is 100 million times that of the left brain

Regarding memory, many people may mistakenly think that "rote memorization" and "memory" are the same thing, but in fact they are fundamentally different.Rote memorization is the kind of cold-blooded learning that takes place on the eve of an exam, and actually only uses the left half of the brain, while memorization is a reasonable way to mobilize the active participation of the right brain.

In terms of improving memory, one of the best ways is to expand the memory capacity of the brain, that is, to expand the space in which the brain stores information.Relevant studies have also shown that the right brain is 100 million times that of the left brain in terms of the amount of information contained in the brain and memory capacity.

First of all, the right brain is the brain of images. It has excellent image ability and sensitive hearing. Most of the memories of the human brain are also stored in the right brain as fuzzy images.

Secondly, according to the division of labor of the brain, the left brain pursues memory and understanding, while the right brain only needs to load a large amount of knowledge information into the brain mechanically.The right brain has fast mass memory and fast automatic processing that the left brain doesn't have, which allows the right brain to process the information it gets super fast.

This is because there are generally two ways for the human brain to receive information, namely language and pictures.After comparison, it is found that when using pictures to memorize information, it far exceeds language.If you can add a picture or draw on the basis of language when memorizing the same thing, the information capacity will increase a lot compared to using only language, and the right brain already has the ability of drawing cognition, graphic cognition and image thinking. ability.

If the memory content is depicted as graphics or paintings instead of pure language, these functions of the right brain can be mobilized to the greatest extent, and the energy that is 100 million times higher than that of the left brain can be exerted.

In addition, creating "mental pictures" is very important for memory.

So, how can we operate this memory function and apply it to our daily life?Now let's describe some special rules in the image method to help you get a memory save.

1. The image should be as clear and specific as possible
The power of the right brain to create images allows us to "imagine" images to strengthen memory storage, and image memory uses this function of the right brain.Studies have found and confirmed that if other associative elements are added to sensory memory, the function of recall can be strengthened and the operation of the entire memory system can be accelerated.

So, the first rule of image association is to create specific and clear images.What does a specific, clear image mean?For example, let's imagine a teenager. Is your "boy image" a vague human figure, or a real person with flesh and blood ready to emerge?If the boy's image doesn't have a clear outline and enough details, it's like writing the code of the vault on the sand, and it disappears when the waves come.

Next, let us do a few creative exercises of "pictures of the mind".

(1) Create an "apple image".Before creating, if you can think about the variety of apples first, then think about whether the apple is red, green or yellow, and then think about whether the taste of this apple is sweet or sour.

(2) Create a "lily image".We should not be satisfied with just imagining a flat picture of a lily, but practice three-dimensionally imagining this lily, whether it is white or pink; whether it is in bud or in full bloom.

(3) Create a "mutton image".What kind of mutton do you think of when you see this word?Is it a whole lamb roast, a bloody cutlet, or a chop of lamb sitting on a plate undercooked?

(4) Create a "taxi image".Do you imagine the taxi as a brand new German Mercedes, an old Jetta, or a puff of black smoke (the taxi has already left)?What is the license plate?Is there anyone in the taxi?Is the passenger a student or a white-collar worker?

These detail-oriented images can strengthen the storage of the memory bank. You can do more exercises like this to strengthen the management of memory.

2. Learn how to borrow abstract concepts

If light is mentioned, what kind of image should light be?At this time, we need to play the function of association and use appropriate images to achieve our goals.Light can be sunlight, moonlight, or reflected by flashlights, fluorescent lamps, lighthouses, etc... Delicious drinks can be freshly squeezed fresh fruit and vegetable juices, delicious cappuccino, or sour Sweet yogurt... the law borrows policemen, judges, prisons, gavels, etc.

3. Constantly “daydream”

When our body and mind are relaxed, it is more conducive to the creation of images by the right brain, because only when the body and mind are relaxed, the right brain has the energy to create special images.In this way, when we are bored or free, we might as well daydream more. When we are in a relaxed state, the daydreams we have are images, which are created by our imagination. A clear image, so you should believe in your ability and don't set limits on yourself.

4. Enhance images through the senses
That is, the five important senses that we are familiar with-sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

In addition, exaggeration or humor is also a good way for us to strengthen our memory.

If we think of cats, we can think of the precious Persian cat and how it plays.How about adding a touch of exaggeration or humor to this cute cat?For example, cats can be imagined as doraemons in Japanese cartoons, or cats as black cat sheriffs, cats can talk to people, cats can dance, etc.These elements of exaggeration or humor will make the memory come alive!

In short, images have a very strong memory assisting function, and the image thinking ability of the right brain is amazing. Mobilizing the enthusiasm of the right brain thinking is the key to scientific thinking.

Of course, at present, the best tool to exert the memory function of the right brain is the mind map, because it integrates many functions such as images, paintings, and language, and has irreplaceable advantages.

Einstein, known as a genius, also said with emotion: "When I think about a problem, I don't think with words, but with moving and jumping images. After this kind of thinking is completed, I have to spend a lot of energy. translate them into language."

Professor Shichita Makoto, an internationally renowned right-brain development expert, once said: left-brain memory is a kind of "inferior memory", no matter what is remembered, it is quickly forgotten, while right-brain memory is amazing. ability.The memory power of the left brain and the right brain is simply 1:100 million, but it is a pity that most people only use the left brain to remember!
Therefore, it can also be said that the so-called genius is the result of the combined use of the left and right brains, not the result of the hard work of the left brain alone; in life, one should learn to use the image thinking and innovative functions of the right brain, and enjoy the unique space in one's own life. The endless discoveries brought by him guide him on his own unique path to success.

Get into right-brain thinking mode
Our brain is mainly composed of left and right brains. The left brain is responsible for language logic and induction, while the right brain is mainly responsible for the processing and memory of graphics and images.So the right brain mode is the thinking mode dominated by graphic images.What does it look like after entering right-brain mode?To put it simply, you can perceive images more clearly and forget about time without the interference of language patterns, and the whole memory process will be easy and happy.If I go deeper, I might tell you that this is related to the meditation state pursued by religion or yoga. You can feel the truth of things at a deeper level, and you can see the ins and outs of things in a three-dimensional, diversified and intuitive way without language. The key is to increase pictorial memory and to see the image of the idea directly in the brain.

What should people do if they want to use the right brain memory?

Because the activities and development of the left and right sides are usually unbalanced, and the activities on the right side are often more than those on the left side, it is necessary to strengthen the activities on the left side to promote the function of the right brain.

It is also important that we use the left side of the body as much as possible in everyday life.If the left side of the body is more active, the right side of the brain will develop.When the function of the right side of the brain is enhanced, people's inspiration and imagination will increase.For example, use your left hand when using a knife and scissors, use your left eye when taking pictures, and use your left ear when making a phone call.

You can also exercise your left hand by seeing every bit of stitches.Use it to work the left side of your body if you spend a lot of time in the car each day.For example, hook the handlebar with your left finger, or hold the handlebar with your hand, and let the left foot stand on one foot.Or put the money in the left pocket of your clothes, and take the money with your left hand to buy tickets after getting on the bus.Someone devised a method: put a rubber band on the index finger and middle finger of the left hand to make it into a figure 8, and then use the thumb to move the rubber band to the ring finger to keep it in a figure 8.By analogy, put the rubber band on the little finger, and repeat this many times, which can effectively stimulate the right brain.Other things that intentionally let the left hand do what the right hand is used to, such as writing, holding chopsticks, brushing teeth, combing hair, etc.

Among these methods, there is also finger stimulation method that has unique value and is worth advocating.Suhomlinski, a famous Soviet educator, said that hands develop the brain and make it more intelligent. He also said: "Children's wisdom lies in their fingers." Many people let children practice playing the piano, typing, and abacus from an early age. The coordinated movement of both hands will stimulate the vitality of the corresponding nerve cells in the cerebral cortex.

Global stimulus can also be used.It is the purpose of this method to move the fingers as much as possible to promote the function of the right brain.For example, each pinch of the fitness ring requires 10-15 kg of grip strength. When the five fingers are pinched, it can also promote the stimulation and massage of the acupoints on the palm, so that the blood supply to the brain is smooth.Especially the left hand pinches and holds, stimulates the right brain.Some people insist on "bring a circle (fitness circle) with you for many years, pinch it when you have time, prepare a pair of balls at home, and move your left and right hands", which really has the effect of strengthening the brain and improving the mind.In addition, use the left and right palms to pinch walnuts more, and the effect is the same.

As mentioned above, using the right brain will increase the ability of the whole brain and improve the learning ability.

You can try to select 20 articles that you are interested in from your own textbooks. Each article can be read for 2 to 5 minutes, and then make up your mind to start practicing right brain memory, and stick to 3 to 5 articles without interruption. month to see how it works.

Super right brain photographic memory method
Dr. Makoto Qitian, a well-known right-brain training expert, once conducted right-brain memory training for some elementary school students with only about 30 points in science.The so-called training is such a game: put some pictures, let them use words to associate two adjacent pictures and remember them, for example, "There are strawberries on the stone, and the strawberries were trampled by shoes" and so on.

The result of this training is that these primary school students who can only score 30 points can get 100 points.

Through this training, Qi Tianzhen pointed out that, unlike the verbal memory of the left brain, the right brain has another kind of memory called "picture memory", which can make things that have only been seen once printed like photos. in the head.Once this right-brain memory is developed, those who are unwilling to learn can immediately have excellent memory and become "smart".

At the same time, this experiment tells us that everyone has this ability of photographic memory, what you need to do is how to dig it out.

Now let's test your visual imagination.Can you see colors inside?Maybe you will say: "Oh! Hell, how could this happen." Please close your eyes first, and look inside yourself. There is a red, black, white, yellow, green, blue and then white movie in front of you. screen.

see it?Which colors do you find easy to imagine, and which colors do you find more difficult to imagine?Also, which colors do you need to use longer?
Please imagine again that there is a painter in front of you, holding a paintbrush and painting on a canvas.This kind of visualization can help you improve your color memory, if you practice it a few times.

Repeat this exercise often when you have time or want to relax.You'll find it easier to visualize the colors each time.Of course you can daydream, and start with the best, positive images possible, because as a rule of thumb, positive things are easier to hold in your mind.

You can recall an image from your past life that made you feel good: a vacation day, a beautiful view, a scene from your favorite movie, etc.Please look inside this picture as hard as you can and with color, imagine putting yourself in it, and paint all the details of this picture.Take a few minutes in the middle of a busy day to close your eyes and conjure up such fond memories in your mind, and you're bound to feel very relaxed.

Of course, a basic premise of photographic memory is that you need to convert the material into clear, vivid images.

A clear image is to have enough details, and every detail must be clear.

For example, to imagine the image of "radish" in your mind, is your "radish" red or white?What color are the leaves?Is the radish covered with mud or washed clean?

The clearer the outline of the image and the clearer the details, the deeper the image will be in the mind and the less likely it will be forgotten.

Another example, such as imagining the image of "bus", it is necessary to find out whether the bus in your mind is brand new or old and old?How tall and long is the car?Are there ads on the car?Is the car stationary or moving?Are there a lot of passengers on the bus and it is crowded, or are there fewer people and more relaxed?
A vivid image is to make full use of various senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste, to give the image features that these senses can feel.

Visual effects were used when imagining the images of radishes and buses.

Several other sensory effects could also be used in these two examples.

When creating the image of the bus, you can also imagine: is the bus whistle hoarse or clear?If it is an old bus, does it creak when driving?When creating images of radishes, also imagine: Is the radish skin smooth or rough?Does raw radish have a subtle fragrance?If you take a bite, isn't it crunchy?

Sometimes exaggeration, personification and other methods can be used to increase the vividness of the image.

For example, the image of "towel" can be imagined: this towel is so long that it can be hung from the ground to the sky; or, this towel can automatically wipe people's faces, etc.

After the above few small trainings, the closed door of your right brain has been gradually opened, but if you want to cultivate the photographic memory of "remembering the hologram at a glance", you must also carry out the following training.

1. Dual purpose (5 minutes)

"One mind, two tasks" training is to exercise the left and right hands to draw pictures at the same time.Take out a pencil.Draw a horizontal line with your left hand and a vertical line with your right hand, and draw with both hands at the same time.After practicing for 1 minute, switch hands, draw a vertical line with your left hand and a horizontal line with your right hand. After 1 minute, switch again and practice repeatedly until the drawn graphics are perfect.This exercise strongly stimulates the right brain.

Are the graphics you drew satisfying yourself?It's normal to not draw well at the beginning, don't be discouraged, as you practice more and more, you will get better and better at drawing.

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