Photographic Memory : Remember Names and Build Self Confidence

Article by Billy Nafziger

One wonderful secret that helps build self-confidence is by remembering names. By following a few easy tips you will be the smart guy that can remember everyone’s name.

Forgetting names in social situations can be tremendously embarrassing. For example, I live in a summer resort area where I see people for a short period throughout the season. The following year I chat with them but can not remember their name. I generally just make an apology and say “my name is Billy and yours is? So for those of you who have found yourself in a similar situation and need some help, here are some great tips you can use that have worked well for me.

We are all looking for behaviors to make ourselves feel better It feels great and builds our self-confidence if we could remember almost every one’s name that we encounter. Starting by recalling names we can improve our photographic memory that will help us remember other things, as well.

No. 1. Use the persons name in a sentence. .

Shortly after someone intrduces themselves, use the persons name in a sentence. For example, if somebodysays their name is Tim, you can say “How long did it take you to drive here from Ohio, Tim?”?

The biggest explanation why persons forget names is because they never had it in the first place. When your meeting somebody new, refrain from thinking about the clever thing you are going to say next in the course of their introduction. Focus on what they’re saying.

No. 2. Then ask something about their names.

Ask about the nationality of the name. Ask them if they know what the name means. Even if they are not sure of its meaning, it will give you an chance to rehearse tip No. 1.

No. 3. Connect the name with someone famous.

If someone introduces themselves as Tim, picture him shaking hands with Tim McGraw or tool-man Tim. Seehim standing with a whole group of famous Tim,s.

No. 4. Spell the name in big, bold letters.

T-I-M. Think about it as a flashing neon sign.

No. 5. Review the names several times.

Particularly if someone gives you a card, take five seconds and focus on the name on the card. Shortly after your introduction pull out the business card and review the name.

To build self-confidence a person should develop skills. Through implementing these strategies, you can cultivate the skill that many people think is reserved for only the smartest people.

Dr. Cynthia Green Ph.D. and author, says that when we were children we had a very photographic mind. But as we grew older, we quit exercising this skill and it deteriorated.

You have just read five strategies to help get you going on your way to a photographic memory.