Trying Different Accelerated Learning Techniques

Accelerated learning techniques have taken the world by storm. Finally people are realizing that not everyone learns the same way, and that by simply changing the way you are learning the information, you can make it easier to remember and recall. You don't, however, have to be in a classroom in order to make these types of techniques work for you, nor do you need to be a student. Often by using accelerated learning techniques you can give your memory and brain a workout in order to help you to remember things much easier.

Technique 1 - Asking Questions

Instead of simply sitting there and listening to a lecture, or to your boss, ask questions! The brain is often much more able to input information when it is best prepared for the information itself, such as when you're waiting for the answer to a question. By asking a question you are focusing the brain on getting the answer, which is the first step towards helping your brain remember what you are trying to learn. You may feel silly asking a question, but don't, especially if you find that you're more apt to remember the answer than you are to remember something that you're being lectured about.

Technique 2 - Motivation, Motivation, Motivation

Everyone has their own methods of motivation, and often we are looking for someone else to give it to us when we really need to give it to ourselves. If you're trying to focus on a project or on memorizing something, give yourself some motivation. For instance, allow yourself to have a forbidden treat once you have completed your task. This also allows the brain to focus on the task at hand and makes it easier to concentrate.

Technique 3 - Make a Picture

Not everyone's brain remembers vocal or written cues easily - some need pictures. If you're trying to remember something, such as a grocery list, draw it out! Making pictures of something, no matter how silly, is often a great way for those who have good visual memory to be able to remember even the most difficult of things.

Technique 4 - Get Moving

Some people learn and remember best when they're sitting still and focusing on one thing. Others, however, need to move. They have the urge to move around when they're trying to learn and remember something, and this may be for a reason. Some studies have shown that physical activity stimulates the brain into being better able to focus on the task at hand. Just make sure it's nothing too physical, such as running a marathon, or you're apt to forget everything you're trying to remember!

Technique 5 - Positive Attitude

Often ignored, a positive attitude can be one of the most powerful ways to help you learn and remember things. The more you are able to think positively, the more pleasure your brain will feel. The more pleasure your brain feels, the easier it is for your brain to focus on the task at hand and input and recall information.

By: Brent Crouch

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