You forgot someone's name, you left your essay at home, Or maybe you can't remember where you parked your car.0:23
Memory is your ability to store, retain, and recall information in your brain.0:30
But sometimes, our memories let us down.0:35
Fortunately, there are lots of creative tricks you can use to keep your memory in top form.0:38
Try breaking down strings of information, like phone numbers, into smaller chunks.0:46
So instead of trying to remember 791845, Remember it as 7-9-1-8-4-5.0:51
This works even better if you associate something meaningful with each chunk too.0:58
Let's say you're studying for a history degree at university.1:03
You could say 79 AD is the year Vesuvius erupted in Pompeii, 18 is your age, and 45 is your room number in your hall of residence.1:07
Finding personal connections like this anchors information in your memory.1:16
Try thinking in images rather than words.1:22
Let's say you have a new part-time job and your boss's name is Alice Barker.1:26
To remind you of her name, make some connections: Alice with Alice in Wonderland, and Barker with a huge barking dog.1:31
Now picture Alice falling down the rabbit hole, closely followed by a snarling dog.1:40
The more vivid and weird the image is, the better this technique works.1:46
Mnemonics, such as '30 days has September, April, June, and November,' have long been used by people to help them remember tricky information.1:52
So the next time you need to remember the spelling of a difficult word, or the names of some people you've just met, why not try coming up with your own silly rhyme, song, or poem?2:02
The sillier and funnier the better!2:12
The Romans used a visualization technique called loci to remember lists of things.2:15
Imagine a room in your house.2:21
Mentally place the things you need to remember on the furniture.2:23
When you want to recall the items, take an imaginary walk around the room.2:27
When you recall the furniture, which is easy because the room is familiar to you, you'll recall the objects easily too.2:32
This is true, but psychologists say that we remember more effectively when we space out our learning.2:41
So don't cram for tests and exams.2:48
When trying to memorize new words in a foreign language, for instance, repeat them a few times, then take a break, then come back to them.2:51
Perhaps put flashcards around the house with words written on them.3:00
You will remember seeing them, and they will be slowly burnt into your long-term memory.3:04
These are just a few tips.3:10
Experiment to see what works best for you.3:12
Above all, eat well and get plenty of sleep and exercise.3:15
Staying healthy will give your memory the best boost of all.3:18
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