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 AI From the United States writes regarding the Basic Image Form And Hold brain training exercise for Mental Concentration:

"I don't really understand what you mean by form an image in your mind. When I try and picture I end up not even bringing anything up. I can sit there and ponder things about the image for a while, but actually seeing the image itself is a bit hard for me to do--I would think of a triangle. Now I would never actually see the triangle, but I can sit there and ponder things about the triange like whether its an obtuse, acute or right triangle. Also give it color, but actually imaging it is a problem."

     That's an interesting dilemma. If I correctly interpret what you're saying, it seems that in recalling aspects ABOUT a target you may briefly hold imagery of PORTIONS of it just long enough to have an auditory conversation with yourself about its characteristics. Am I correct in assuming that you can more easily TELL yourself about the target as opposed to SEEING the target visually as a whole? If so, you may want to do AUDITORY concentration exercises as well.

     Each of us has our own individual brain wiring or "MATRIX" that not only allows us to process information in or own special way (visually, auditorily, kinesthetically, etc. or a combination of two or more) but also serves as the platform through which we express who we are as a person. Some of us easily work with visual working memory, others of us most easily work with sound - and some of us have to act out physically in order to process effectively. In any case, exercises can be adapted. 

     As an example of adapting an exercise to fit your individual learning style, let's say you are a very kinesthetic, movement oriented person who is very expressive with your hands and loves to stand up and gesticulate, moving about when you talk. In your case, if you have a hard time forming a clear vision and holding it, then you may be better off DRAWING or SKETCHING out your target and then holding it before you to give it all your attention without allowing any form of distraction, timed.

     Of course, none of us should simply 'SETTLE' for our lot in life when it comes to learning style, because there is much to be gained when - as a non-visual learner - one takes on the challenge of developing visual working memory despite the fact. FIRST however, one should take advantage of one's own learning style to build up the Mental Concentration HABIT, and then employ those developed skills to building a DIFFERENT type of working memory (i.e. a VISUAL learner does AUDITORY techniques).

     Remember that the human brain grows and expands in response to NOVEL and UNIQUE training efforts. Once you reach, say, the ability to conduct this VISUAL working memory exercise for FIVE TO SEVEN MINUTES, if you then do an AUDITORY technique and become proficient with it, you'll be inciting your brain to produce new brain cells while strengthening and multiplying existing interconnectivity among brain cells - this equates to GREATER MENTAL POWER!

     EXPERIMENT WITH THIS: If you have a difficult time seeing a simple image clearly - or can only see it in portions and for very brief duration - then SKETCH YOUR TARGET ON PAPER, hold it before your eyes for a minute or so, then close your eyes and try to vividly, clearly recall that target and hold it as long as you can. Eventually, this method should help you become better at employing visual working memory in a very creative fashion.