Brain Power Tips

Memories are the most important things we ever posses  Without them, there would be no learning.  We’d have to constantly be told what to do.  Even animals need memories to survive.  Everyone would like to achieve short term memory improvement. But can we do it by ourselves?

Short term memory is the first stop for a new piece of information.  We can hold between five and nine ideas at a time before we need to discard some.  These memories last only a few seconds before repetition and association convert bits of information to long term memories.  Long term memories can last months and even decades.

If you want to experience short term memory improvement, try breaking down information into chunks.  For instance, you can learn a song quicker by memorizing each verse rather than trying to remember the whole thing.  It helps to write things down, then say them out loud and repeat the process several times.  Repetition is how singers learn songs and actors learn their lines.

Developing routines can also help your memory.  By leaving your personal items like wallets and keys in the same place every night you will not only be less likely to lose them but more likely to recall their location.  You can associate these routines with new memories as well.  If you start leaving your glasses where you leave your keys, you can remember where they are.  This is a very basic routine; more complex routines may be necessary to really improve memory.

It also helps to remember that your brain needs to work out just like your muscles do.  Otherwise it becomes weak and shriveled.  Try using mental games like crosswords or word scrambles.  Or try naming the main characters in your favorite book or movie along with one personality trait they have.

Short term memory improvement can be done with some effort.  By repeating what you learn, developing routines and exercising your mind you’ll see results in no time.

How Can I Improve My Memory Today?