Q-Tip It!Written by Maureen Killoran
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The 5 pounds you can’t seem to lose are just a ball of fat . . . not a moral failure. You know what to do – eat less, move more. So get moving . . . and Q-Tip It! The kids who don’t call often enough probably really ARE busy (and didn’t you raise them to be independent?). Q-Tip It! The colleague who consistently says you’re doing something all wrong is telling you more about her needs than about your way of doing things. Q-Tip It! Got a spouse (or friend, or child) who seems always to ignore things you say? Odds are she/he is hard of hearing, forgetful, or caught up in her own priorities rather than trying to drive you nuts. Q-Tip It! ______________________________________________ (fill in your own stressors – and Q-Tip It!) You get picture . . . and image, too. Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response TO what happens. And RESPONSE is something we can choose. So – Q-Tip It! Let Mr. Gerstenzang’s little white-tipped tool be a memory-hook, a way to ease your personal stress reactions, way YOU choose to respond to happenings of your days. © Maureen Killoran, SpiritQuest Coaching, 2004
Maureen Killoran is a Life Coach & Unitarian minister, with a passion for helping people connect their strengths with their vision. Maureen also offers coaching & publishes a free monthly e-zine, "Seeds of Change." You can find more details about Coach Maureen Killoran at www.spiritquestcoaching.com
| | Sorry, What's Your Name Again?Written by Eric Plantenberg
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3. Use images. Your memory operates visually, so try turning an abstract name into a clear picture. For example, name "Jay" can be visualized as a blue jay. "Jane" can become chain, and "Tom" can become a tomcat or turkey. With just a little imagination, nearly any name can be visualized clearly. Perfect Presentations 1. Do not try to "memorize" a presentation word for word. Stress is number one killer of memory, and communicating information is stressful enough for most of us without worrying about occasional misplaced "and" or "the." 2. Do prepare properly. Decide upon a few key points that are relevant, and then in an order that makes sense. A rough outline in bite sized pieces is much easier to commit to memory than tons of details. 3. Most important, whatever your topic or preparation lever, do your best to relax, be yourself, and have fun. 93% of communication is nonverbal, so take focus off "What do I say next?" and connect with your audience. It makes your information much easier for you to recall and much more interesting to your audience. Long-tern Storage Any information that needs to be retained for longer than a few minutes needs to be reviewed using spaced repetition. Use "one hour, one day, one week" system. This means that when you learn something you want to lock in long tern, you must review it within first hour (while it is still fresh in your mind), once again a day later (to refresh your memory), and then again within about a week (to lock it in).An effective memory will positively impact every area of your work and your life. It' s actually much easier than most people think. The above tips are just beginning - try them out and see immediate impact.
Eric is president of Freedom Speakers & Trainers, www.deliverfreedom.com & an instructor & personal coach on memory, goals, attitude, time management & communication. He is a national know memory trainer that has worked with thousands of companies to enhance their memory. He is co-author of Winning The Name Game, an at home study course that teaches individuals how to remember the names of everyone they meet. www.winningthenamegame.com
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