Before you can improve your memory the first step is to learn how it works. For memory there is a process your brain goes through where it first acquires or registers incoming information, consolidates and sorts that information and at a later time you have that ability to recall the information that has been acquired and stored. This is a process of the brain and the nervous system working together, and it contains two kinds of information: knowledge and procedures. Below are just a few tips that you can easily employ to help improve your memory.
It's going to sound crazy to say it... but the best way to improve your memory, is by using it regularly. What I mean by this is doing things like trying to remember things you haven't thought of in a long time, or to think differently to your 'everyday thinking'. And example might be to think of the make or model of every car you've ever owned, or to think of every animal that begins with the letter 'P'. This flexing of your memory helps to make it more nimble and agile, just a like a muscle that gets stronger the more you use it.
Something else that has been proven to enhance your memory is learning a new language. This exercises your brain by exposing it to new, unfamiliar words and sounds that your brain will be forced to absorb and retain. The sheer volume of information required in learning a new language will certainly help your brain exercises and improve your memory... not to mention how it will improve your communication skills.
A short nap during the day has been shown to help improve memory too. At the onset of sleep, the brain begins processing and this boosts your memory. It can help you to be more relaxed throughout the day too, and this reduction in stress aides both your physical and mental health. And don't forget that exercise is good for your memory too. It stimulates more blood flow (and therefore more oxygen) to all parts of the body including the brain.
These are just a few simple ways that you can improve your memory starting from right now. There are also more advanced methods that you can use to improve your memory. Kenneth Higbee's book 'Your Memory: How It Works And How To Improve It' uses techniques like: Link, Loci, Peg, and Phonetic systems which can be incorporated into your everyday life. He also teaches on aging and memory and the latest information on the use of mnemonics, - 31521
It's going to sound crazy to say it... but the best way to improve your memory, is by using it regularly. What I mean by this is doing things like trying to remember things you haven't thought of in a long time, or to think differently to your 'everyday thinking'. And example might be to think of the make or model of every car you've ever owned, or to think of every animal that begins with the letter 'P'. This flexing of your memory helps to make it more nimble and agile, just a like a muscle that gets stronger the more you use it.
Something else that has been proven to enhance your memory is learning a new language. This exercises your brain by exposing it to new, unfamiliar words and sounds that your brain will be forced to absorb and retain. The sheer volume of information required in learning a new language will certainly help your brain exercises and improve your memory... not to mention how it will improve your communication skills.
A short nap during the day has been shown to help improve memory too. At the onset of sleep, the brain begins processing and this boosts your memory. It can help you to be more relaxed throughout the day too, and this reduction in stress aides both your physical and mental health. And don't forget that exercise is good for your memory too. It stimulates more blood flow (and therefore more oxygen) to all parts of the body including the brain.
These are just a few simple ways that you can improve your memory starting from right now. There are also more advanced methods that you can use to improve your memory. Kenneth Higbee's book 'Your Memory: How It Works And How To Improve It' uses techniques like: Link, Loci, Peg, and Phonetic systems which can be incorporated into your everyday life. He also teaches on aging and memory and the latest information on the use of mnemonics, - 31521
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