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Where You Study
Studies show that where you learn something has an effect on your ability to recall the information at a later date. In particular, your ability to remember something is improved if you learn the information in the same or similar location that you will recall it.... [read more]

Afterimages
This exercise improves your ability to create vivid and accurate visual images. Find a nearby object and stare at it for a few seconds.... [read more]

Risk
The fear of risk is similar to the fear of embarrassment. Good ideas are sometimes not explored because the perceived risk is too great.... [read more]

Mental Smells II
Close your eyes and try to recreate the following smells. This exercise helps improve your ability to form concrete impressions from memory.... [read more]

Read it Backwards
This exercise will help build your mental endurance and concentration. Each line contains a common phrase that has been printed backwards.... [read more]

Notebook
Get a good notebook and start writing down all of your ideas. A written record serves two purposes.... [read more]

Stereotyping
Stereotyping is an inescapable habit of the human mind. You are constantly making stereotypes without even knowing it.... [read more]

Color Hunting
Look around the room and try to find as many green things as you can. Plants, people's eyes and money are examples of things that might be green.... [read more]

Capture Your Ideas
Start carrying a small notebook and pen in your pocket and whenever you have an idea, write it down. Try not to censor your silly ideas, because it's the silly ideas that frequently have a nugget of genius buried inside.... [read more]

Stay Positive
Whether you are defining a problem statement, having a brainstorm, or just tossing around some ideas, try to use positive words. Our minds can process positive statements faster than negative statements.... [read more]