Memory fit - How I learnt to exercise my memory | Anastasia Woolmer | TEDxDocklands

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Published 2019-03-15
Our modern lives hinge on learning from a young age, but wouldn’t it be a lot easier if we first learnt how to learn and remember?

Anastasia Woolmer guides us on her journey from a physical to a mental athlete. After a career as a professional Ballet and Contemporary dancer, she completed a university degree with very little high school behind her. Like many of us, she studied without the benefit of memory techniques, just a lot of over preparation and late nights. Anastasia discusses what a dramatic difference memory training has made on her life since then. We can all benefit immensely from directed memory skills and a little practice pays big dividends. This talk reveals that combining the two types of fitness training – mental and physical – helps us to achieve the most out of life.

Anastasia is a two times Australian Memory Champion, is the first female to hold this title and has set several Australian memory records along the way. Anastasia is a 2 x Australian Memory Champion and holds several Australian memory records. She is both a physical and mental athlete, with an international career as a professional Ballet and Contemporary dancer. Her love of learning attracted her to memory sports as a path to absorb new information quickly and she now helps others to learn memory techniques. Anastasia is also uniquely able to demonstrate the mental imagery she uses during memorisation.

Anastasia believes combining both physical and mental fitness gives us the best chance for a happy and full healthy life. She knows that anyone can train themselves to perform remarkable memory feats and bypass slower conventional learning methods. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
  • @claire9771
    Brilliant speech. I started a course last year and was incapable of learning just the basics. I’ve also got a dance background and managed to get through the first exam by linking the new information to a dance that I did in my head during the test..
  • @stevenhail2837
    What a terrific talk! She is a great public speaker. I interviewed her for students on a course at the University of Adelaide, and it was a great success.
  • @stevenferguson3764
    Use it or lose it. It's great to improve your memory, but there's nothing wrong w/ working harder.
  • @stevet6676
    So great. I was a chemistry / physics teacher and wish I could have given my students this tool too be more successful and confident. Thank you!
  • @ChrisKunzler
    My favorite part is how she moves. Her dance training is evident.
  • @mrwindsor9082
    This is a wonderfully uplifting and informative video. Thank you for uploading it. Anastasia has a beautifully lucid and engaging Australian accent. I could listen to her all day.
  • @TanselAliMemory
    This is awesome! Congratulations once again on your amazing talk Anastasia. Looking forward to seeing many more.
  • @sweetas7067
    Great presentation, what a lovely Subject to talk about. I'm 70 now and at my age memory loss is so common. GPs should at least suggest this to the elderly. Very inspirational. Ohhhh I almost forgot. Thank you so much Anastasia.
  • @seemapatilJapan
    Your TED TALK was amusing, informative and made me look for you online. Thank you...
  • @joanwang614
    wow, this is so powerful. thank you so much!
  • @mamunurrashid5652
    Good talk! I didn't realize that dance movement could be used to create memory links...