What To Do When You Have Difficultly Remembering Things
Students get in here! Do you have difficulties getting things to stick in your brain? Are you the type of person that finds it difficult remembering things? People’s names, events, studies, stuff you just learnt. This article is for you if you fall into any of these categories. Your brain has the ability to retain not 25, not 75 but 100% of the information you put into it. If you cannot even remember 1%, then the problem is from you. In as much as the brain can fully function on its own, we as humans still have our roles to play in keeping it active.
Here are some of the things you can do to improve your memory;
- Mental Exercise:
Have you ever noticed that whenever you stop physical exercises for a while, the next time you want to try the same routine it becomes difficult? This is exactly the same thing with your brain. The brain needs to be kept active. Mind games like chess, monopoly, crossword puzzles and the rest of them gives your brain work to do, thereby not giving it a chance of inactivity. Try learning a musical instrument learn a new language, anything to keep your brain active. Doing this will train your brain to always remember things.
- Teach Someone else:
Words always stick better when you say them out loud. Studies have shown that reading aloud can significantly improve your retaining capacity of what you are reading. The next time you want to recall someone’s name try telling it to another person. If you want to remember a definition, say it aloud or teach someone else.
- Take down notes:
Writing is one way to improve the memory capacity of the brain. When you write, it creates oxygenated blood flow into areas of your brain which are responsible for your memory. This is why there is a small voice in your head which reads out things for you when you write. Taking down notes of little information gives you a better chance of storing it.
Putting things in a pictorial representation is a very helpful way of boosting your memory. Learn to create a visual for all information. After reading a paragraph, take a break and recall everything you just read and find your own unique way of memorizing it.
- Some Food Substances
The food you eat plays a vital role in boosting your memory capacity. Several foods have been known to improve memory because of the constituents of the food. Dark chocolates are a very good example of this food, along with lots of fruits, turmeric, broccoli, nuts, vegetables and protein. A bar of chocolate before you read or after you read can do wonders for your memory.
- Physical Exercise:
The department of health and human services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activities or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activities. Your body needs exercising also, and most times people do not even do as little as walk fast, jog or run for a whole month. Include exercise in your routine at least 3 hours per week. Physical exercise does not only help your physical body, it also keeps your memory in shape.