Memory Exercises That Will Increase Your Memory Power

Various kinds of memory are stored in different parts of the human brain. Within seconds, the brain has to be able to pull information like telephone numbers or dates. Every now and again our minds fail us and it does not always allow us to retrieve the memories when we need them, when we need them the most. At times, memory lapses are trivial like when you misplace the grocery list and find it later hanging on the refrigerator the whole time. Other times these lapses in memories can be more severe like when we forget that the boss just went through a messy divorce after asking how his wife is. Gratefully memory lapses are not a done deal. You do not have to live with this the rest of your life. Improving your memory is not a difficult thing to do. There are some easy ways to approach this. It does not matter if you are a District Attorney arguing a complex case or someone who is worried about passing the LCATs, there are a few things that everyone can do to improve their memory.

You know the old adage of tying a string around your finger to remember something, don’t you? This action may seem a bit funny and questionable but the reason behind it makes sense. By putting something in your environment that does not belong, a visual reminder is created for yourself. The important thing is to take the time to create a strong visualization for why there is a string around your finger in the first place. A string is not the only thing that you can use. You can use anything that will help you to remember what it is that you are trying to remember. Use a different coffee mug you don’t normally use. You can also try using an object in your environment. If you need to remember to pick up your dry cleaning on the way home from work, try placing something on your dashboard blocking your view after you park the car. This strange object in your view will help you to remember to pick up your dry cleaning.

By using visualization and association, you can improve your memory. This plan requires you to turn words into images so that you remember the words better. Let’s say you need to remember that you have a doctor’s appointment at three in the afternoon. Take a moment and think of a visual image for three. This could be the story of the “Three Little Pigs.” Visualize those three little pigs waiting around in the doctor’s office talking to other patients and reading US Today. The key word here is easy. Funny images are easier to remember with the information you need to remember. Now, you will immediately remember that your doctor’s appointment it is at three o’clock because of those funny pig images you created.

Improving your memory does not have to be difficult. Using easy methods like the ones suggested can help tremendously. By using these methods everyday, it will get to be a habit and you will begin to have an easier time recalling information that you once had a hard time with.

Memory Exercises