8 Steps to Improve Your Memory

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Friday, January 4th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

I was just doing some studying, and looking over my notes and I came across an interesting paper that I had. What I found was 8 steps that I had written down that I used to increase my memory.

These steps really work and I try to some if not all of them when I am trying to remember something. I thought that I would share them with you today. So lets get started, so here they are. Now these are not in any particular order, so you can use them any way you like.

8 Steps to help you Increase your Memory

Focus on the issue – If you want to try and remember something, you need to try and remove the distractions that will interfere with the memory process. So try and minimize any interferences.

Write it Down Important Data – Try to get into the habit of writing important things down. You can get one of those small spiral notepads and keep it in your pocket or your purse. You can use a day planner or even some type of calender.

You must try to Relax – Try to continually manage your stress level. Managing your stress will increase and improve your memory retention and recall. Stress has been associated with many forms of memory lapses.

Make sure you Visualize It – Try to associate what you are trying to remember with an image. This will really improve your memory.

Concentrate on what you want – You must focus on what you want to remember. Target your attention, this will help you to recall and retain things much faster and much easier.

Try and Slow Down – Do not try and rush to do something. When you are rushing you are going to be splitting your focus and dividing your attention. This is a combination for bad memory recall and retention.

Be Organized – Try to have a regular place that you work and study. This is where you usually do everything. Here you want to have things organized and in easy reach.

Repeat, repeat, repeat it – This is a key. Repetition has been proven to improve recall. When you meet someone new, repeat there name several times. When learning something new, try and repeat the important facts to yourself through out the day.

Well I hope you enjoy this tips. I know they work, I use them all the time. They will work for you also, just start to incorporate them into your daily life.

Until next time,

Steve

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