Holy Cow! I could still hear the exclamation used by Dakim® CEO Dan Michel in my head hours after I finished my brain training session. It’s just one of the encouraging phrases he uses to keep you motivated throughout your daily training session with the BrainFitness System. Dakim is widely known in the senior living community where its BrainFitness System enjoys the number 1 spot among brain... Read more
How To Memorize Names Of Large Groups Of People
If you’ve been using the techniques from our series on remembering people’s names, you should now be pretty good at setting them firmly in your memory. If not, that’s OK. Take a look at the posts below and begin using some of the techniques – you’ll need to know them before moving on to remembering groups of people. Post One: How To Remember Names Post Two: The Ultimate... Read more
Exercise Your Brain in 15 Minutes Flat
A few short months ago, a very nice fellow by the name of Alex Doman introduced himself to me. He is the CEO of Advanced Brain Technolgies – a neurotechnology company that develops some very interesting brain training products. One in particular caught my eye – Brain Builder ®: A scientifically designed brain fitness program that can exercise your brain in as little as 15 minutes a day. Alex... Read more
Ten Places To Train Your Brain For Free
Whether you’re just getting started on your brain training regimen, or you’re deep in the thick of it, variety can be the thing that keeps you going. I’ve put together 10 fantastic free resources to give you a taste of what’s available with just the quick click of your mouse. Get comfortable, take a little break and dig into some quality free brain training. 1) NeuroNation “On... Read more
Kickstart Your Brain With Brain Fitness Boot Camp
So, you’ve played around with the brain games. Read the studies. Thought about picking up a brain training program, but for some reason just have not started a personal brain fitness program. The brain training world is exploding right now, and I get emails every week from brain training/brain fitness companies introducing themselves. There are so many great products on the market, and I will... Read more
How To Be A Walking Calendar
Becoming a walking calendar is a pretty easy trick now that you’ve learned how to use the Number Rhyme System and The Month List. If you haven’t read the previous articles in this series, you may want to take a few moments to look over them as we’ll be using those systems throughout this article. How To Use The Number Rhyme System To Remember Important Numbers An Easy Trick For Remembering... Read more
An Easy Trick For Remembering Birthdays And Dates
Remembering birthdays can get be tough if you don’t have them written on a nearby calendar. One great use of mnemonics is to store birthdays and other dates so that you can recall them easily – even when there’s no calendar in sight. Last week I introduced the Number Rhyme System and showed you how to use rhyming images to replace numbers so you could better remember things like... Read more
How To Use The Number Rhyme System To Remember Important Numbers
The Number Rhyme System is an age old method in which you associate each number you are trying to remember with a predetermined item that rhymes with the number. Along with improving your memory, it’s a great way to exercise your mind. Instead of trying to remember arbitrary digits, you’ll remember the story and image you constructed that corresponds with the number you want to recall.... Read more
How I Improved My Productivity, Strengthened My Working Memory And Increased My IQ Score By 12 Points In 19 Days
For those of you who followed the daily updates of my 19 day test trial of Mind Sparke Brain Fitness Pro, you’ll know exactly what this is about. To those just joining in, you may want to check out the full Mind Sparke trial. I committed to 19 days of intense brain training in an attempt to see what Martin G. Walker’s program could do for me. The short story: It was hard work, but the... Read more
9 Reasons Golf Is Good For Your Brain
Golf is a game that not only challenges your physical skill but also your ability to stay calm and focused. It turns out, it’s also a great way to boost your brain power. No matter what your handicap, golf can provide a fun, social way to stimulate your brain, increase your self esteem and sharpen your concentration. Here’s how. 1) Increased Blood Flow To The Brain Whenever your body is... Read more
