Memory Improvement

7 Tips to maintain your memory and improve confidence  

Maintaining memory in good condition is an important function of your brain. We all have short term and long-term memories. Short-term memories would mean specific tasks such as taking out the garbage bin on a particular weekday. Long-term memories relate to tasks such as driving or swimming, etc. which are repeated by us quite often. Good memory also makes you more confident. 

Long-term memory comes automatically and immediately when a need arises. But short-term memory needs some prodding. If you need to recall a phone number while you are on the road, you have to dig deeper into your memory. You mind has to retrieve the information from the accumulation of things stored in your memory.  

Poor memory might cause you not only an embarrassment but also an inconvenience at the time of a need. Here are a few tips to help you maintain your memory in good condition: 

1.    Focus your attention on important or much needed information that needs to be stored in your memory bank. The deeper your concentration the better is the chance of holding it in your memory for long.   

2.    Use details of five senses when collecting information. Try to register details such as the background, color, etc. of the information you want to be stored for future use. You could utilize all your five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch to remember things or incidents about someone or something.  

3.    If you find it difficult to recall from your memory you could write down the information. Writing down is useful when you want to refer at a later date. You could write down notes or points regarding a lecture, etc. If you are a person who has the habit of writing down everything, it would be a good idea to remember to carry a note-book with you at all times.  

4.    You may be surprised at this point – you should maintain a balanced diet to maintain a good memory. What does food have to do with memory? Studies have shown that a well-proportioned diet results in a conditioned memory. Oily and sweet foods tend to blur the memory. Normally fresh vegetables and fruits are suggested while avoiding the above mentioned ones. This advice is beneficial to your memory and for a healthy life, as well. 

5.    Take enough rest and sleep well. Deprived sleep clouds your memory. Remembering needed information when you are tired and sleepy becomes almost impossible. Sometimes this may stress you leading to headaches. So, make sure you are well rested to rejuvenate your brain cells.  

6.    Breathe easy. Deep breathing relaxes you. Relaxation in turn helps you keep your thoughts organized. Practice deep breathing for better memory. De-stress yourself through breathing exercises. Stress affects your memory. Would you be able to think straight when you are stressed or nervous?  

7.    Do not judge your memory by saying that your memory power is bad. If you keep repeating it, your brain would remember to forget the needed information when you need it the most! So avoid saying that you would forget or your memory is bad.  

These steps should help you maintain a healthy memory. Good luck!