Short Term Memory : How Do You Improve Your Memory Changing Your Behavior?

Article by Martina Kruse

New memories are formed through our behavior and it is known that memories are effected directly through our behavior. Our memories have two segments, long term and short term. Long term is the components and experiences stored from the past and how your life have evolved up to this date.

Short term memory is things that are used on a daily basis such as names,daily routines,phone numbers,new people we meet to name a few. Aging is a big part of how our memory function. The short-term and remote memories aren’t usually affected by aging. But your recent memory may be affected. You may forget names of people you’ve met yesterday or events a few days ago. These are normal changes.

The most important aspect is that our memory can improve with certain activities and exercises done on a regular schedule. For instant it’s been proven that by repeating words, motions and numbers, out loud at times, a person will be able to remember these options easier and will be able to improve their memory and get better at remembering.

By keeping a list and following a certain routine it will remind you about the events and schedules that are coming up. Associate things in your mind such as landmarks,signs or images to help you remember what’s coming up.

A great option is to use a calendar with written details of events that are happening and always keep items such as keys and glasses in the same place. Keys and glasses are high on the list of items that we tend to forget where we placed them last.

Getting into motion will help to improve your memory on a larger scale. Exercise a well balanced diet plus the proper nutrition will keep your body and mind in sync.

Your mind and body needs activities,changes and challenges to stay fit. This will in turn enhance and improve your quality lifestyle.

this guy has no short term memory, how curious.

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