HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

Wouldn’t it be nice to just look at a page and never forget what was on there but not everyone has a photographic memory,. The good news, however, is that everyone can take steps to improve their memory.

1)EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN:
Regularly “exercising" the brain keeps it growing and spurs the development of new nerve connections that can help improve memory.Examples of the mental exercises are
learning a new language, learning to play a new musical instrument and playing chess.

2)EXERCISE DAILY:
Exercise daily. Regular aerobic exercise improves circulation and efficiency throughout the body, including in the brain, and can help ward off the memory loss that comes with aging.

3)REDUCE STRESS:
Chronic stress, although it does not physically damage the brain, can make remembering much more difficult. After prolonged stress the brain will be damaged.

4)EAT WELL AND EAT RIGHT:
There are a lot of herbal supplements on the market that claim to improve memory, but none have yet been shown to be effective in clinical tests. A healthy diet, however, contributes to a healthy brain, and foods containing antioxidants—broccoli, blueberries, spinach, and berries, for example—and Omega-3 fatty acids appear to promote healthy brain functioning.

5)TAKE BETTER PICTURES:
Take better pictures.
Often we forget things not because our memory is bad, but rather because our observational skills not work. One way to train yourself to be more observant is to look at an unfamiliar photograph for a few seconds and then turn the photograph over and describe or write down as many details as you can about the photograph. Try closing your eyes and picturing the photo in your mind. Use a new photograph each time you try this exercise, and with regular practice you will find you’re able to remember more details with even shorter glimpses of the photos.

6)GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO FORM A MEMORY:
Memories are very fragile in the short-term, and distractions can make you quickly forget something as simple as a phone number. The key to avoid losing memories before you can even form them is to be able to focus on the thing to be remembered for a while without thinking about other things. .

7)CREATE VIVID, MEMORABLE IMAGES:
If you want to associate a child with a book, come up with something more jarring, something that sticks, like the book chasing the child, or the child eating the book. It's your mind – make the images as shocking and emotional as possible to keep the associations strong.

8)REPEAT THINGS YOU NEED TO LEARN:
The more times you hear, see, or think about something, the more surely you’ll remember it. repeat it, either out loud or silently. Try writing it down; think about it.

9)GROUP THINGS YOU NEED TO REMEMBER:
To make it easier, try categorizing the individual things from the list. If you can remember that, among other things, you wanted to buy four different kinds of vegetables, you’ll find it easier to remember all four.

10)ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE:
Organize your life. Keep items that you frequently need, such as keys and eyeglasses, in the same place every time. Use an electronic organizer or daily planner to keep track of appointments, due dates for bills, and other tasks. Keep phone numbers and addresses in an address book or enter them into your computer or cell phone.

11)TRY MEDITATION:
People who regularly practice "mindfulness" meditation are able to focus better and may have better memories. Regular meditation thickens the cerebral cortex in the brain by increasing the blood flow to that region. Some researchers believe this can enhance attention span, focus, and memory.

12)SLEEP WELL.
The amount of sleep we get affects the brain's ability to recall recently learned information. Getting a good night's sleep – a minimum of seven hours a night – may improve your short-term memory and long-term relational memory.

13)BUILD YOUR MEMORIZATION ARSENAL:
Build your memorization arsenal. Learn pegs, memory palaces, and the Dominic System. These techniques form the foundation for mnemonic techniques, and will visibly improve your memory.

SOURCE FROM wikiHow