| If you have seen those detective serials or movies | | | | forgetfulness. The rule of the game is that you need |
| where the detective recalls everything to the | | | | to concentrate on one thing at a time and give it |
| minute's detail, you must have wondered how to | | | | your hundred percent. |
| have a photographic memory. Our ancients had this | | | | Association: Generally it's easy to remember things |
| skill since nothing was written in those days. | | | | by associating them with something. For example, if |
| Everything was passed on through word of mouth. | | | | you need to remember the way to a place, then try |
| Majority of people are not born with this level of | | | | associating it with some landmarks that appeal to |
| mind power, they develop it with patience and | | | | you. |
| practice. | | | | Repetitions: This is not to be confused with the rote |
| If you ask the experts, most will suggest the | | | | method. Generally when people with great memory |
| following steps: | | | | skills repeat a thing twice or thrice when they hear it. |
| Relaxation: Stress does not get you anywhere, | | | | For example, generally when people with great |
| hence being stressed does not help your memory | | | | memories meet a new person, they make it a point |
| either. The first step is to completely relax. When | | | | to repeat the name of the person at least twice or |
| you are able to relax, then you are able to | | | | thrice so that it gets etched in their memories. |
| concentrate better. | | | | It doesn't require any extra special knowledge to |
| Concentration: Most people like doing a lot of things | | | | know about how to have a photographic memory. All |
| at the same time. This leads to tensions and | | | | it needs is focus and concentration. |