Techniques to enhance your memory

Posted On June 30, 2021July 9, 2021

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Figure out how to be keen on it, make it fun and you will learn quicker, and recollect more.

– Eimantas Gabalis

More often than not, students find it difficult to remember things they have spent nights while preparing for exams; compelling their minds to remember answers they were so thorough with, whilst wishing that their memory was a bit sharper and better. From being the best ally during exam preparations to the only thing we have to look back to and reminisce- there’s no two ways about the fact that it all comes down to the memories.

Luckily, it is possible to improve your memory at any given time and become better. Here are some techniques that could help you enhance your memory while allowing you to give your best performance in the exams or in life, general.

• Chunk information: Chunking or breaking your syllabus into small fractions will help you soak up the information better for it thwarts the burden of information and aids in better retention. For example, it would be much easier to memorise the numerous maths and physics formulae by breaking them into bits rather than cramming them wholly.
• Try acronyms, abbreviations, and mnemonics: It is simpler to remember information if you understand it while using abbreviations or by creating patterns that help you link with the information learned.
• Visualise concepts: You could benefit considerably if you visualise the information, you study. Pay heed to the charts, pictures, and other graphics in your textbooks. Try creating your own visual cues if you don’t find any in the books. Play with figures, draw charts, use highlighters in different colors in your study materials. Also, making notes or flashcards can help in strengthening the concepts in your mind.
• Read out aloud: Reading out aloud can significantly improve your memory of the related information. It has also been proven that if you teach new concepts to others, it will not only enhance your understanding but will also help you with recalling better. So, if you’ve learned something new, try teaching or explaining the same to your friends or study partner.
• Eat well and sleep enough: A calm and rested mind and body are necessary for easy and better memory recall. So, it’s imperative for you to sleep at least 7 to 8 hrs a day.  Also, consuming nutritious meals, fruits and snacks is vital to prevent weakness and tiredness. Healthy food and good sleep are the keys for bolstering your memory while enabling your efficient learning.
• Get moving: When it comes to cognitive performance, there’s nothing in this world that could beat the power of working out. So, be it walking, running, strength training, yoga or your favorite sport, just get moving in order to de-stress, boost your memory, enhance your focus- and what not!