How To Enhance Your Memory Power

How To Enhance Your Memory Power
Carefully focus on what you are trying to memorize. This is especially
important when you are studying. Never try to multitask. Turn off the
television, turn off the radio. Just focus on what you need to memorize and the
knowledge you need to retain. Many things can distract you without you even
realizing it.
When you're having trouble remembering something, like when you've been
studying for too long and can't focus on the information anymore, try getting
outside and taking a walk or jog. This will help you clear your head and get
more oxygen pumping to your brain, thus letting your brain work at a higher
capacity.
The next time your memory fails to help you remember where you placed
something, be sure to jog your memory. Try to remember where you last placed
something and how long ago it was. From now on, try to keep your items in the
same place so you do not forget where they are.
Here is a memory tip! Remember something by categorizing it in your mind.
This will make recall much easier! As an example, if you are going to go food
shopping; remember meat and that will remind you that you need chicken, beef
and pork.
Use a visualization technique to help you remember information. Most people
can recall study material better if they are able to associate it with a picture. You
may be able to link a chart or picture in your study book to your information or
you can make your own image by drawing graphs or figures.
When trying to memorize a large bit of information or a number which is long,
you can retain the information by learning it in chunks. Take the information
and group it into small segments that you are able to easily retain. When you
have the small segments memorized, add the groups together two at a time until
you have remembered it all.
Studies have shown that memory retention is much better if regular studying
sessions are planned rather than one-off marathon sessions. This gives the brain
time to process the information properly. If time is not taken to focus on the
materials in a relaxed environment, then it is possible to overlook important
items in haste.