More Memory Improvement Tips
By Royane Real
Author of “How You Can Be Smarter - Use Your Brain to Learn Faster, Remember Better and Be More Creative”
Many of us wish that we could remember better and that we weren't so forgetful. Whether you are young student who is studying for exams, or a baby boomer starting to experience forgetfulness, this article will give you many tips for improving your memory.
1) When you need to remember something important, find a way to create an image about it in your mind that is very funny or bizarre. Your brain will remember things better if they are somewhat unusual, or funny or scary. Your brain is more likely to forget things that don't stand out in any way.
2) Don't be afraid to make written lists of what you need to do or to remember. When you keep a written list this will free up your brain to remember other things that are more important.
3) Don't cut back on your hours of sleep. Your brain needs to use your sleeping hours to put new information into long term memory storage.
4) When you need to remember a long string of letters, or a long string of numbers such as a telephone number, break the information up into small units or chunks of two or three numbers or letters at a time, such as 555 - 216 - 9827. Most people will find it very hard to remember 9 or 10 numbers in a row, but they can easily remember two or three numbers in a row.
5) Repetition and review will help your brain remember the material better. When you need to learn and remember something, give yourself time to review the same material again the next day for a few minutes and then a week later for a few minutes.
6) It's easier to remember information when you understand it really well. If you are confused by something you are trying to learn, break it down into smaller parts or steps, and ask for help in understanding each part.
7) When you are studying a lot of material, you will remember more of it if you schedule a break every forty minutes to get up and walk and do something completely different. When you sit down to study again, your brain will be more refreshed and better able to pay attention.
8) Here's a way to give your brain a good workout. Try to practice memorization as a fun exercise. Every few days, pick a new poem or favorite passage to memorize, and then write it out or speak it out loud.
This article is written by Royane Real, author of the book “How You Can Be Smarter - Use Your Brain to Learn Faster, Remember Better and Be More Creative” Download it today and learn more ways to get the maximum use of your brainpower. It’s available at http://www.lulu.com/real
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