subject: Tips You Should Know For Training Your Memory
[print this page] It is hard to remember names and dates, so if you want to improve that ability, you can find help with some effective memory training tips. Your memory is affected by many factors, including your diet, how much exercise you get and the way you use your mind every day. Using your memory will make it better in the same way when you use your muscles they get better.
Although most people don't think of this, but social isolation, more so than biological reasons, can contribute to an inability to remember things as you get older. By not socializing with other people, you run the risk of having memory issues no matter how old you are. Listening to audio books that present challenging topics, or playing games that require a lot of thought, are ways that you can invigorate your mind along with socializing. Socializing has the effect of forcing your brain to recall details about the people you meet. You will need to know the name, perhaps their occupation, or the name of their spouse. Getting involved with organizations, attending meetings on topics that interest you and volunteering are some of the ways to stay socially active. If you can't remember people's names, then you are not alone. This is especially challenging when you meet a lot of people. Forgetting names can be very embarrassing, especially when they are the names of your clients or potential clients, so learning how to remember names is helpful. Teachers usually have more than one class and that can add up to a lot of students and names. Try to think of something that will help you recall their name, when you meet someone for the first time. It can be anything, such as mannerisms, clothes they wear or something about how they look. You are the only one who needs to get it. Forgetting their name is less likely, when you connect it with something you can remember about them.
Remembering things is easier to do when you think about it right before going to sleep, according to research. You want to do this in a relaxed state, so there's no need to do a long, difficult study session. Reading the information you have written down, several times, is the best way to remember. It's even better if you say it out loud as well, as this helps to reinforce it. The material will probably stay with you the following morning, if you go to sleep right after saying it a few times. Listening to an audio recording, right before going to bed will help you learn what is on it. Improve your memory while relaxing can happen because the brain processes material as you sleep.
Several memory improving resources are available online and off-line. Anything that requires mental effort, especially if it is repetitious, can help you dramatically. To keep your memory sharp, you might want to do puzzles, or learn how to play a musical instrument. There are many things that are available. This, combined with some of the other tips we've covered in this article can help you attain a first rate memory.
