Brain Power Tips

Self-help gurus must hear the question “How can I improve my memory?” every single day.  While their programs and books can help, there are a few things you can do today to start improving your memory.

First, you can alter your eating habits just a bit.  The Greeks, both ancient and modern, are well known for their excellent memory.  This is because their diet is rich with foods that increase blood flow and prevent heart disease and obesity.  A healthy heart is needed to pump blood to your brain continuously.  You can indulge in this Mediterranean Diet too.  Limit your servings of red meat and replace it with eggs and shellfish.  This will allow you to get all of the cholesterol reducing B vitamins without all the saturated fat.  Rice and pasta provide energy, something your brain needs to function.  Lastly, fish provide the Omega-3 fatty acids essential to growth.

How Can I Improve My Memory Right Now?

When we hear the word “meditation”, especially in the United States, we tend to think of Yogis sitting cross-legged while holding their hands out and chanting mantras.  This is not the case.  Meditation is simply putting yourself into an enhanced state of relaxation.  You can do this by sitting up straight and slowly taking deep breaths, making sure to focus on clearing your mind.  Calm, relaxed states are the best way to learn new things.  When we want to remember things, we can associate them with these emotions.

How Can I Improve My Memory Tomorrow?

Use technology!  If you need to remember Dan’s work phone number, store it in your cell phone as “Dan at Work” so you don’t confuse it with his personal number.  Have someone show you how to keep a calendar on your computer that automatically reminds you of appointments.

By using these techniques you can start improving your memory immediately.  Remove stress by making those phone calls and sending those messages now, then relax and remember to record things if you have to.

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