How do I improve my overall memory? (please read below before answering)?

Question

I have decent memory when it comes to remembering day to day instances, but I sometimes have difficulty remembering people's name I just met or have met earlier in my life. That may be people I met a few days or weeks ago or it may be things like addresses, numbers or websites that I want to remember but cannot when I need to. I would like overall memory improvement without having to resort to spending money or taking some prescription drug.

Answer 1

SLEEP!!!

Answer 2

To answer a part of your question about name recollection, and since I have the same problem too, (it's not out of the normal by the way) this is what you should do..

If you see the person you know just act normal, and to avoid the embarrassment of asking them "what was your name again?" Just ask them how to spell it, unless their names were short, LoL I can’t help you there!

Tip: the way I improve my memory is to abbreviate, let’s say I have 10 friends, and I need to remember all their names for a party or something, I would abbreviate their names. For instance: Jessica Simpson, is JS, Jennifer Lopez, JLo, Brad Pitt, BP, etc..

With phone numbers, let's say it were 0017345698, split it up in to 3 parts, thus 001 7345 698, get the idea?

Repeat, repeat, and more repetition! I can’t stress it more!

You can always resort to singing, if you have too ;)

I hope this helped..

Answer 3

Well, the brain is amazing and strange . . . some people can remember the strangest details but can't remember where the car keys are (in their pocket).

For some simple exercises to keep your mind going and may aide in memory:
Crosswords, number puzzles, card games.
Also try 'word of the day', take it in in the morning and try to use the word sometime during the day.

With phone numbers, try to see patterns in the numbers (use the key pad to see squares, triangles, etc.). Patterns are usually the easiest way to remember things. Good luck!

Answer 4

Dear Friend,
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to recall any piece of information instantly, without having to refer to a sheet of paper every five seconds? Well, get ready for the shocking truth... Your brain already has this ability... You just haven't been taught how to use it!

UNDERSTANDING HOW OUR BRAIN THINKS
Since the moment we are born our brains have been taught to learn in a very cumbersome way, we have been taught to rely on our left-side brain, which controls logic and reasoning. However, in recent years science has proven that our mind's memory facilities are totally visual. This visual aspect of the brain is controlled by our right-side, which governs our emotions and visualization ability. It also controls our daydreams and artistic sensibility.

Once we understand this fact, we can begin to teach the mind using both sides of our brain. This method of learning creates a balance, and as a matter of fact, it is how we have evolved. By primarily employing our logic side (left-side) for learning, we are only using a small fraction of our brain's natural ability.

You have no doubt heard the saying, 'We only use a small percentage of our brain.' This statement is absolutely true, but with these memory expanding techniques you will be using more of your brain, and as a result increase your awareness and your I.Q.

LEARN TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

The techniques discussed in the 'Infinite Memory' course will help you in unlimited ways. You will have complete control over every piece of information that ever enters your head. Here are some amazing benefits you can look forward to once you have completed this fun and easy course:

Remember the name of every person you ever meet.

Achieve higher grades at school or university, all while cutting your study time in half.

Memorize long lists, such as shopping lists, schedules, important facts, and more.

Learn to develop a photographic memory and improve your visualization skills.

Master the art of public speaking by memorizing your entire speech with ease.

Learn any foreign language using these techniques and slash your learning time in half.

Memorize essays and other types of text in no time at all.

Remember long numbers (8 digits) or more. Perfect for recalling phone numbers, confirmation codes, or mathematical answers.

Never again forget the birthdays or anniveraries of your family and friends.

Increase your worth as a business-person and earn more money, commissions, salary.

Amaze all your family and friends with your incredible new skills. They will think you're a genius!

Have more confidence then you ever thought possible.
This is just the tip of the iceberg! You will be amazed at how using these simple-to-learn techniques will totally transform your personal and professional life.

Answer 5

Try to associate the things you are trying to remember with other things, whether it be people, events, whatver you can do to help your brain have more to grab ahold to and recall later. This is why songs that teach you things work well, conjunction junction whats your function. Also wordplay ie HOMES for the Great Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior.

Answer 6

Just start to learn you are going to have to write things down, my memory is going cause of a medication i take, so i write stuff down now that i want to remember

You are getting older and your brain can only hold so much memory
Also you are stressing out so much that you want to remember stuff, so you cant

Answer 7

I read somewhere that your brain is a muscle and it can be strengthened like any muscle.. You need to do brain exercises..
anything that will stimulate new connections up there helps..
ie: while reading something, start reading backwards.. look at the page and try to read from right back to the left.
...if you are right handed, sit down and try to write a paragraph with your left hand..
...walk backwards in your house, the next time you get up to go to the kitchen, walk backwards there
...do newspaper puzzles, etc..
...count backwards by 3's, 5's, 2's etc
....say our alphabet backwards
...Dance.. (thinking about feet and hand movement)
...drink water, staying hydrated is good for any muscle health
...next time you are outside, look at nature differently than just runnign out, jumping in car... stare at the trees, look at the green, look at the clouds. think about their color etc..
...just do anything out of the normal that you normally do to give your mind a workout..
...get plenty of sleep at night also.. your brain muscle needs it sleep too

Answer 8

when u fisrt met someone and they say for ex. Hi, my name is andy, you can say hello andy nice to met you. when you talk to them contiune saying thier name. maybe a little notebook would help you. write doen info you think you might forget later. that helps me out alot.

Answer 9

NOBODY HAS LOW MEMORY WE ARE ALL SAME SO DONT WORRY AND THINK "MY BRAIN IS BETTER THAN THE BEST COMP. OF THE WORLD".