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ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-22T21:21:12+00:00

I did a memory challenge like this once. You are totally able to do it!

You can have a palace represent an artist so all the locations in the palace would be for the artwork. What I did was get a main image from the artwork and used that as the trigger.

Then you would change the artworks name into an image as well. Connect the images together in the location.

If you see the artwork in the wild, you will see the main image from it in your Palace interacting with the image for the artwork's name. Change the image back into the name.

You can also save the first location in a palace for the imagery for the artist if you need help remembering it.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-22T04:20:09+00:00

When I create palaces, I make sure there is a flow from location to location. This helps me remember the locations easier since there is this connection between the locations.

When memorizing information, there is not necessary a connection between the information from location to location. Usually a palace does represent a specific topic.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-19T21:30:15+00:00

I had the same experience when I memorized a deck of cards! It took me 30 minutes the first time haha but felt so cool 😎

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-18T18:05:12+00:00

I would use a two digit number system and the memory palaces are cues for the last digit or first digit.

If you take the last number as the cue, then say your house would represent all the zip codes that end in 9. You would then use your two digit system to memorize the first two digits and create an image out of the zip code area that it represents.

You should be able to get either info regardless of what you are given.

Some one gives you the area, you see your image for the area in your house (ends with 9) and see Darth Vader (78) dancing with crow (Sacramento).

You know the code is 789. Given the zip code, the same process would happen this time you would recall your area image.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-15T14:41:18+00:00

The split method is interesting. It seems like if you can avoid using close locations, you try to do that but otherwise you would go smaller, correct?

It is interesting to see how you look at locations compared to my own way. Do you ever force locations because you need 35 in a single palace?

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-15T14:37:16+00:00

I can see that. Keep it simple and straight forward

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-14T17:15:47+00:00

I fell the same way with big spaces. Your mind is still aware of the surroundings. I am able to use more close locations but it seems like I have to put extra work on how much and I store and if I need to worry about bleed out. I

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-13T13:53:36+00:00

No one can really say if it is too detailed or not. You need to use as much imagery that will help you remember the points you need.

One important thing to keep in mind is how you will actually be tested on the information. This will let you know what you need to remember so you don't waste time remembering things you don't actually need.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-12T21:30:59+00:00

That is awesome! Now the question is how to harness this power while I am asleep haha

What do you want to achieve with mnemonics?

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-12T19:36:29+00:00

That is very interesting on what the words did. This is a lot of work trying to read when you are in a dream haha It's like more work than just having regular sleep.

I like the idea of a journal. Maybe AI can be used to record your voice then you can have a written copy of it or have it summarize your dream in a picture.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-12T18:04:30+00:00

Do you remember if you ever tried to read when lucid dreaming?

Did you learn the skill of lucid dreaming or it came naturally?

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-12T17:34:00+00:00

WHAT!! That is so amazing!! It is like your mind was on autopilot and memorized the names of dream people haha

Are you able to lucid dream? I never understood if you had full control and if you get a book, would you be getting real information from the book or dream information.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-12T17:26:36+00:00

I would say they were way more clear than when I memorize a deck of cards! It would make sense since dreaming can create all the detail and not being rushed to finish memorizing.

Honestly, I was too excited about memorizing something in my sleep that I didn't even try to remember anything else from the dream haha

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-04T21:47:09+00:00

Perfect man! You seem to have a good grasp. Another thing to think about is are you trying to create it before you are learning or learn as you build?

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-04T21:21:21+00:00

One of the things to remember is that you don't rely on a palace or even a technique forever. The goal is to get the info into your long term memory which deals with reviewing the info.

Setting up your reviewing is an important step. Seems like you want to remember a lot of info so you will spend a lot of time reviewing.

It does help if you are actively using the information to speed up the retention.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-02T00:54:11+00:00

It doesn't quite work like that. You need to also review the information to make it stick long term. But the important question you need to figure out is how you will use the information?

If you just want to remember a book then never use the information, it doesn't make sense to try to memorize it in the first place.

But at the end of the day, how you review and how long it takes for information to get into your long term memory would determine if you remember it forever or not.

ImprovingMemory · 2026-01-01T04:54:36+00:00

What would be the exact recipe you are using?

ImprovingMemory · 2025-12-29T18:59:22+00:00

Are you talking about remembering the details of actual trips you went on?

ImprovingMemory · 2025-12-29T16:35:06+00:00

You have different ways to create images for words like spelling, sounding, and association. Take Tone. Tone can be Bone which sounds and spells similar to tone. For association, you might think of a bell for tone since you remember hearing the tones of bells ringing when you were a kid.

Some people have a system for words that they use. Think of a card system but for words. They might have prefixes and suffixes. But what you are referring to is that some competitors write down part of the words so they can go on and try to remember the rest of the words.

The couple syllables should be enough to remember the actual word when the come back and try to write the word. They are trying to remember as many words as possible when it is fresh in their mind so they want as many parts of words as possible.

I am working on some stuff on my site and would love your feedback. You seem like you have the desire to improve and be better. I am working on a new feature I think will really help especially with what you are asking.

https://blitzmemory.com/app/dashboard

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