Training of students on concentration, mind power, memory techniques and study skill

1. Akanksha Training
and consultancy
Institute
Welcome you all…
Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

2. The story of “Balloon Seller”

3. Agenda/ objectives
1. Understanding the importance of mind power
in our study / life.
2. How concentration and memory help in our
academic life and success.
3. Necessity and role of soft skills in this present
world (conceptual age).
4. Know about whole-brain thinking, use of sub-
conscious mind, study techniques, life skills
and communication including presentation
skills.

4. Let’s see what the
famous people said
about true education,
mind power,
concentration and
memory.

5. Albert Einstein says

6. The power of
concentration is
the only key to the
treasure house of
knowledge.
-Swami
Vivekananda

9. Through using our
memory to its fullest
we can unlock the vast
reservoir of human
potential that isn't
currently being used.
Tony Buzan

11. Now let's look
at a thought
provoker…

12. How many squares do you see?

14. We are in the conceptual age
IQ and knowledge alone cannot
bring success in life.

15. Knowledge or IQ is important
BUT following skills are
more important.
1. People skill / EQ and SQ.
2. Communication skill.
3. Thinking differently /
creativity.

16. Our performance in examination
40%
60%
Knowledge and it's application
Knowledge on subject
Application of
knowledge in
examination

17. Our soft skills
30%
30%
20%
10%
10%
Application of knowledge mainly
comprises of
Concentration
Self - confidence
Memory power
Time management
Speed

18. Knowing is not enough, we
must do.
Willing is not enough, we must
apply.
I am the only one who can make me
a success.
It is a Personal responsibility.
Be “RESPONSE-ABLE”

19. Success “MANTRAs”
in study and life
Positive Self Image.
Strong “I Can Factor”.
 Burning desire.
 Gratefulness.

20. Two hemispheres of our brain
1. Left brain
2. Right brain
The two halves are
connected by
corpus callosum.

21. Left brain and right brain functions

22. Are you left
brained or right
brained?
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Let’s have a game!

24. Criss – cross function
Left brain
Right side
Right brain
Left side

25. “Whole brain thinking”
– The bringing
together of left and
right brain…
Some tips!

26. Multiple intelligence

27. Multiple intelligence and
preferred occupation

28. Discover your Cognitive
Learning Styles

29. You are unique.
Never compare yourself
with others.
Discover your intelligence
type, learning style and
unique/ core potentials to
get success in life.

31. Our brain and memory
•100 billion active neurons and each neuron is
more powerful than most of the computer in
the world.
•Each neuron has a potential to make 1,000
different connections with other neurons.
•We all have the almost same number of
neurons. The real differences with genius or
more intelligent people with most of us are that
they have more number of connections
between neurons.

32. Our brain and memory
• Memory storage capacity: Million
gigabytes (GB).
• Video show for 300 years.
• We all can use our brain capacity and
memory potential if we use it
systemically.

33. Memory is the
process by which
information is
stored in the
brain.

34. Memory process

35. What mind likes to remember
1. All senses.
2. Images
3. I (myself)
4. Ridiculous
5. Funny
6. Sound
7. Colour
8. Action

36. Memory Techniques
• ACRONYMS Method.
• Rhymes & Songs.
• Sentences/Acrostics.
• Link Method / story method.
• Personalized Nick Name.
• Journey Method .
• Roman Room Method.
• Minor Peg System.
• Major Peg System / International Phonetic
Code.

37. Link / story method
1. Forest
2. Tiger
3. Marriage
4. Banana
5. Blade
6. Mobile phone
7. Coffin
8. Friend
9. Explosion
10. Cloud
11. Gold coin
12. Statue
13. Bus
14. Home
15. Sister
16. Mug
17. Tea
18. Dream
19. Heaven
20. War
21. water
22. River
23. Cycle
24. Fish

38. Learning pyramid

39. Hard work vs. SMART work
There is no substitute for hard work.
SMART work = Hard work + Techniques

40. Teaches us
only
“What to
study”…
Why and How
to study are very important to
learn more and better results.

41. So, study techniques are very
important for two reasons,
1. Get organized to do
more work in less time,
2. Better results and
success in life.

42. Some basic methods of “How to study”
1. Set goals of the day / week/ year and life.
2. Mind mapping.
3. SQ3R method (Survey- Question - Read - Recite –
Review).
4. Using memory rules.
5. Right place and time of study.
6. Take breaks and importance of drinking water.
7. Alpha learning.
8. How to prepare better and perform better in
examination.
9. MCQ tips.
10. Highlighting techniques and questioning.

43. Concentration is the key in
study and success in life
Some basic tips
1. Avoid multi-tasking – focused on goals.
2. Meditation - While meditating, watch your breath.
3. Do something different everyday.
4. Play chess and other board games.
5. Do crossword and Puzzles and Spell words backwards.
6. Mental math / Vedic math.
7. Improve observation skills.
Buddhists refer to the constant chatter of
the mind as monkey mind.

44. Communication is key to success

45. Conscious mind and subconscious
mind

48. How to Reprogram Your
Subconscious Mind
•Strategy 1: Affirmations
•Strategy 2: Visualization
•Strategy 3: Meditation
•Strategy 4: Positive Self-Talk

49. Sleep learning or
Alpha learning
Great persons and
successful peoples
always use it.

50. Michael Phelps
•You can't put a limit on anything. The more you
dream, the farther you get.
•I think that everything is possible as long as you
put your mind to it and you put the work and time
into it. I think your mind really controls everything.

51. Difference between a brilliant and an
average student
Both a brilliant and average student has the
same potentialities.
But a brilliant student believes that he/she is a
topper and thus works for it.
An average student thinks even prior to the
exam that he can't top.
Your belief makes you what
you are!

52. The difference
between ordinary
and extraordinary
is that
little extra.

53. So, all these soft skills are very
important for good results and
success in life.
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These skills are not taught in
schools / colleges but those are
important in study and
success.