BRAIN BOOST : Never Forget A Name Again
Recent studies shed light on memory blips and how to avoid them. Remember names and faces with the following techniques.
FOCUS ON THE EYES
Apart from a few wrinkles, people's eyes don't change much as they age. You'll be less thrown off by shifts in hair, clothing and body shape if you check the eyes.
ADD MEANING
Invent strong - even odd - connections between a person's name and face. Think of what the name reminds you of ("Tina could be "tea") and link that association to the face.
PLAN AHEAD
People are better at remembering names when they see them written down in advance, one study found. It won't help for unexpected encounters, but it works for classes and parties with a public invition list.
PRACTISE AT HOME
Quiz yourself on celebrity names. While watching TV, work on forming name-and-face associations with people whose feelings you couldn't possibly hurt.
RELAX
When you're stressed , your body's endocrine system releases cortisol, which can erase all sorts of memories.
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