Sunday, December 29, 2013

Useful Memory Devices For Students

Useful Memory Devices For Students

By Hedrick Lepsch


For students, busy parents, and retirees alike, memory and the loss of it can be exceptionally frustrating. While permanent memory loss is typically associated with severe injury and the aging process, we are all subject to forgetting pertinent pieces of information.

Some of the greatest memorizing athletes out there are able to do it, even without the help of a photographic memory. So how do they do it and how can we use their tricks to get ahead in school whether we are a philosophy degree or just studying business management?

Information obtained by our brain is stored in various places, depending on the nature of that information. The brain then creates neural pathways or individual pieces of road by which the information is accessed. Each piece of road leads to only one bit of information, however many pieces of road may be attached to a single bit of information.

Then there's the issue of diet. The average student usually eats whatever is available in whatever quantities available, but you should keep an eye on a couple of things if you're looking to enhance your memory. Beans, seeds and nuts are good things, since they are high in magnesium. This helps your brain record and remember things that you learn. Sometimes, a proper diet can be had from on-campus dining, but that usually isn't enough by itself.

You can visually store this information in an area that you will come back to. This doesn't just mean that you put the information in the back of your head but actually store it in an area that you see around you. Yes, it is possible to do it just takes a little imagination.

Keep yourself hydrated with water and eat food high in Omega-3 (found in fish, nuts, & various seeds), antioxidants (berries, fruit, beans and some nuts), and other nutrients. Additionally, strive to get a healthy amount of sleep and exercise to keep your entire body alert and active, providing your brain with the tools necessary to accomplish everything you need it to.

As you work to create a healthy lifestyle there are some additional things you can do to help your memory. Late night cram sessions, while potentially effective, can result in burnout if you don't take breaks. Schedule down time that will allow your brain to relax and recover before you start cramming again.

All of those corners and crevices that have started getting cobwebs over time need to be cleared out and you need to start working with all parts of your brain when you start talking about memorization techniques.

Whether you are a student pursuing a business degree, a retired professional, or somewhere in between, these practices will help you build your brain power and increase your ability to memorize and recall the information you need.




About the Author:



Share This

No comments:

Post a Comment

Designed By Blogger Templates