Memory Booster Techniques

Great Advice For Anyone Looking For Good Memory Booster Techniques
 
 People say that “a mind is a terrible thing to waste”, and they hit the nail right on the head with that catchy little slogan, because, to put it bluntly, once the mind is gone, so too is the person. Check out these great memory booster tips to improve one of your most precious gifts, your mind. You may also want to watch this free video on 3 things destroying your memory and what you can do about it.
 
 To improve your memory , make sure to stay focused on what you're studying. Distractions such as television or loud music can make it difficult to remember the subject at hand. Actively attending to the information will make you more likely to remember it, and retain it for a longer period of time.
 
 Your memory is only as good as the effort you put in to maintaining it. If you believe that you have are eventually going to have a poor memory no matter what, then it can become a self-fulfilling prophesy. Give yourself positive reinforcement when you do recall something correctly and forgive yourself if you make a mistake. Your memory should begin to improve in no time. Of course, you also need to be eating and sleeping well – and go easy on the alcohol!
 
 Take advantage of social networking sites to remember birthdays. Take the time to invite all your friends to join you on your social networking site, and be sure to ask them when their birthdays are and enter this information in the birthday reminder program provided so that you will always be notified in advance.
 
 The phrase “use it or lose it” definitely applies to your memory. Make time to engage in activities that require you to recall information, such as crossword puzzles, learning a new skill or reading. Teaching someone else is also a good way to make active use of your memory and prevent it from becoming rusty.
 
 Give your full attention and focus on what you are trying to remember. Try to study in a place that is quiet and calm for the best memory retention. Try to actively recall information in order to move it from your short term memory to your long term memory.
 
 Sleep is an essential component of maintaining good memory and memorization skills. The reason for this is while you are sleeping, something known as memory consolidation occurs. Memory consolidation is the process by which acquired information is imprinted into the brain through the creation of neural links. This process affects not only the information that you have recently learned but also helps to maintain information that you acquired a long time ago. Sleep well for at least 7-8 hours a day. A sleep deprived body has diminished functions including problems with brain activities and memory. Studies show that inadequate sleep can cause difficulties in problem solving, critical thinking and studying. Sleeping is an unavoidable part of the learning process as it is necessary for memory consolidation. If you want to improve your memory, improve your sleep !
 
 After you learn something new, teach it to another person. When you teach it, it forces your brain to manipulate the information in another way in order for you to articulate it. This manipulation of information strengthens that part of your memory, and it is an effective way in committing the new information into your brain.
 
 If you are trying to remember some body of information, one of the best techniques for doing so is to try to teach it to someone else. Teaching concepts to another person actually improves understanding and recall for both the student and the teacher. Even something as simple as reading out loud to someone else can help too.
 
 Try meditating. Meditation can help you against anxiety, depression, and stress. Studies show that regular meditators have much more activity in the the left pre-frontal cortex. This special area of the brain is associated with feelings of joy and equanimity. This also allows the brain to make more connections with brain cells, increasing memory and mental sharpness.
 
 If someone gives you information and you have difficulty remembering it, try putting what they said into your own words to learn it. Putting it into your own words takes understanding, and information that is understood is remembered more easily.
 
 If you suffer from loss of memory, be sure to see a psychiatrist or therapist. Memory loss can be a sign that you suffer from anxiety or depression, and you may not even know it. If you do have anxiety or depression, treating it could be the key to you getting your memory back.
 
 Make no mistake about it — your ability to remember is a tremendous gift. Most people will never realize just how vital their memory is until they begin to lose it. You should never have to allow your memory to lapse. Pay attention to the memory booster tips in the article and you can work on repairing and improving your memory. You can learn lots more brain builder and memory enhancement techniques and get a free hypnosis mini course (with free hypnosis downloads) at my brain health fanpage.