30 Days to a More Powerful Memory [Paperback]

Gini Graham Scott Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2007

With phones ringing off the hook, constantly changing to-do lists, and increasingly complicated schedules, having a good memory has become more important than ever. Drawing on the latest research from cognitive experts and psychologists, "30 Days to a More Powerful Memory" provides hands-on, practical strategies and exercises that anyone, young or old, can use to sharpen their memory - fast! The book introduces readers to memory-boosting techniques such as mnemonic devices, visualization, chunking and clustering, and mental triggers, and also shows how to: effectively decrease anxiety levels and combat the negative emotions that can affect recall; create powerful backup systems to help trigger associations; exercise both body and mind, and improve overall health to improve memory; get the kind of restful sleep that will increase one's ability to retain information.The book discusses common myths about memory, clarifying what's true and what isn't. Packed with tips and memory-boosting activities, this guide provides readers with the simple but powerful methods they need to increase their mental agility. Authorbio: Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D.( Oakland, CA) is the founder and director of Changemakers and Creative Communications & Research. She is the author of over 40 books, including "A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses" (0-8144-7298-2), and "A Survival Guide to Working with Humans" (0-8144-7205-2). Frequently sought out by the media, she has been interviewed for "Good Morning America", "Oprah", "Geraldo at Large", "Montel Williams", "The O'Reilly Factor", "The New York Times", "Glamour", and "Cosmopolitan".

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“A complete and useful guide.”

--T + D (Training and Development)

Book Description

With phones ringing off the hook, constantly changing to-do lists, and increasingly complicated schedules, having a good memory has become more important than ever. Drawing on the latest research from cognitive experts and psychologists, 30 Days to a More Powerful Memory provides hands-on, practical strategies and exercises that anyone, young or old, can use to sharpen their memory -- fast! The book introduces readers to memory-boosting techniques such as mnemonic devices, visualization, chunking and clustering, and mental triggers, and also shows how to:

* effectively decrease anxiety levels and combat the negative emotions that can affect recall

* create powerful backup systems to help trigger associations

* exercise both body and mind, and improve overall health to improve memory

* get the kind of restful sleep that will increase one’s ability to retain information.

The book discusses common myths about memory, clarifying what’s true and what isn’t. Packed with tips and memory-boosting activities, this guide provides readers with the simple but powerful methods they need to increase their mental agility.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (May 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814474454
• ISBN-13: 978-0814474457
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A blend of research and real-world experience., October 5, 2007

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This review is from: 30 Days to a More Powerful Memory (Paperback)

Gini Graham Scott's 30 DAYS TO A MORE POWERFUL MEMORY provides strategies and applied exercises which can be used to sharpen memory. The latest research from cognitive experts and psychologists is connected to real-world business applications with an eye to teaching the basics of a sharp memory, making this a top pick for any business library seeking applied business and self-help improvements based on a blend of research and real-world experience.