Remember Names & Readings

Remembering has always been an issue for me, both remembering peoples names or remembering what was read.

I travel alot to attend buying shows and I meet many people in a short period of time. It's been embarrasing when I've had to introduce someone and I forgot their name. I've tried to eliminate this from happening by repeating peoples names in my head after meeting them. That doesn't work all the time, especially if I have other things on my mind. What has worked as a back up to this is associating that person with another person I already know with the same name. Somehow by doing this, it becomes meaningful to me so I recall it easier. I also try to clear my mind so nothing interrupts my ability to remember.

Remembering what was read is another tough one for me. I'd have to read and re-read and I'd still have a hard time recalling what was read. I didn't do anything before reading to prepare myself to remember. Now, by previewing the reading assignment and creating an outline, I can recall the information easier. Moreso, if I review my notes and outline within 24 hours. This has saved me lots of time that I used to spend re-reading.