Page 73 - (DK) How to be a GENIUS?

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Names to faces If you find it difficult to remember people’s names, try associating a name with a picture. If you meet a girl named Daisy, think of her holding the flower. Or link a person’s name with an object they might have (Doug with a dog) or make up a rhyme (Mike on a bike) to help you. John John Mary Mary Step 1 Look at the people above and make up your own associations for them, based on the ideas above. Step 2 2 Step ow. Can you Now look at the

Here is a new list. This time, sort the items into smaller groups. One way would be to divide the list into two groups—big or small items. After 30 seconds, cover the list and try to write down all ten items. Was that easier? If there are no obvious groups, you could imagine items paired together. For example, you could remember a mouse with eyelashes or a ship carrying a banana.

Step 2 Pin Mountain Tree Eyelash Banana Ship Castle Mouse Book Airplane

Forming a group If you have a long list of words to remember, try breaking the list down into smaller groups. Step 1 Study the list of ten items below for 30 seconds. Then cover it up and try to write down as many of the items as you can remember. Check the list and make a note of your score. Pyramid Twig Greenhouse Insect Goldfish Tractor Nail Button Elephant Carpet

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