How to Master Your Memory

How to Master Your Memory If youre not gifted with a supersonic memory, dont fret, most of us arent! There are however a few tricks that you can try to train your brain to remember things more easily. Davitt have put together a few handy tips for giving your memory a bit of a boost. What have studies found about memory? Most of our memory consolidation occurs when were asleep and it is one of the most important elements of having a good memory. Exercising for as little as 20 minutes a day can give your memory a boost. Research has found that adding blueberries to your diet can improve performance on spatial working memory tasks. Taking a caffeine pill after a learning task can help to retain information. Two weeks of meditation can improve working memory abilities. Memory hacks Take a walk through a familiar place and associate objects with things you need to remember to do. This can help you to remember long sequences. You can also retain information better if you listen to it rather than read it. So recording voice memos could be more effective than written notes. If youre worried about remembering passwords, create a base password and then create a system for changing it between different accounts. E.g. using the first 3 letters of the website name. Memory improvement exercises Complete a crossword puzzle. Memorise phone numbers of your nearest and dearest. Memorise the words to your favourite song. Learn more below. [Top Image Credit: Shutterstock]