Total Memory Workout: Eight Easy Steps to Maximum Memory Fitness

by Cynthia R. Green

This work presents powerful, yet practical, techniques for improving powers of recall. It includes 10 lifestyle factors likely to reduce memory potential - and how to change them, a brain-power boosting diet, and techniques to remember names, faces, appointments and dates.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Self Help

240 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 1999

Reviews

[Jinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're a regular to this blog, you know that I'm queen of forgetfulness so I thought I'd do something about it. Hence, I browsed the nonfiction aisle late last month in the library and this book jumped at me. It was a quick read for a nonfiction. It was outlined quite nicely so it was easy to skim as well. But was it informative? Sure. It contained simple-practical tricks to memory building, addressed factors that decrease or enhance memory, and much more.

Did it help me? Hmm, I didn't take notes so I don't recall the exact steps therefore I can't say I'm exercising all to build memory muscle that the book outlined. BUT, I did take out something that stuck and the part of memory that concerned me most (involving daily habits; not concerned about having to memorize a poem or such). Basically, I learned to be conscious about being focused and to have a specific physical/mental place for certain things I don't want to forget. That's all, you ask? Baby steps .. reading one book will not magically cure me of forgetfulness. Yet, just from that I have noticed that I'm a little more focused or notice when I wasn't. Plus, I haven't lost my keys in awhile. :)

In short, this book is a good outline for self-help and I believe that the reader can find something useful and specific to his/her memory concerns.

Jinky is Reading

[Mostafa]

very good

[Jennie]

so far, so good

[Jacqueline Masumian · Rating 2 out of 5]

A rather silly book with suggestions for learning and remembering random information. Some good tips on remembering names, though.

[Nupur Vanderlick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually very good book. It takes you through 8 weeks of exercises to strengthen your mind.