Magnificent Mnemonic Devices

Do you need help remembering phone numbers?

I remember calling directory assistance, speaking to a live operator, and repeating a number over and over until I dialed the pizzaria and made an order! We don't even "dial" anymore.

The number would be gone before the pizza arrived. That's called short-term memory!

In order to remember something, and move it to long-term memory, especially a number, you have to elaborate on it.

Elaborate means to think about it, analyze it, or chunk it. It's easier to remember 4 or even 5 chunks of information, instead of 9 numbers.

There's a system for  remembering numbers by assigning sounds to the letters and then making words. It was originated by Mr. Finagle. This is it , for those who want to remember their numbers by finagling with them. That means you don't have to have the number in your cell phone's contact book! You'll actually know the number so you can call it from any phone!

1 - b or p
2 - c or k
3 - f or v
4 - g or j
5 - l
6 - m
7 - n
8 - r
9 - t or d
0 - s

That means my phone number, 727-946-1531 converts to Nikon-Sigma-ball fab.

Try to make a picture out of the words and you'll never forget!