Techniques to Improve Memory

Interest is the mother of attention and attention is mother of memory

1. TAKE TESTS – We push things into memory because when it is required we like to recall it. How do you know that you will be able to recall when you need it? Simple take tests periodically and make repeated attempts in recalling. Regular recall improves memory.
2. TAKE BREAKS –suppose you have 3.5 hours to read, break it into 4 parts of 45 minutes after each followed by 5 to 10 minutes break .Research has indicated that you can concentrate for 3 hours if you take break after 45 minutes
3. CREATE ASSOCIATION –try to seek new  association  with what you are learning to the knowledge you already have .This will reinforce your learning and improve the odds of moving the information from short term memory to long term memory
4. SLEEP ON IT –review before going to sleep as this is what our brain would most quickly and efficiently file away
5. RELAX  –brain functions best when you are relaxed and free from stress
6. READING HABITS –read aloud; don’t worry it won’t disturb others in the house. Walk while you read
7. VISUAL – information that is concrete and tangible is more memorable than abstract information. Seek to visualize in some fashion what you are learning. Doing so will help in paying attention
8. WRITE – try to write down what you read as it would help in retaining the information in the memory
9. REVISE – you should revise shortly after the learning period. Initially, say within 10 minutes after learning and then again within 24 hours. It needs a few minutes to store, organize and integrate the data
10. SLEEP WELL – information is ‘consolidated’ in the memory during sleep. Try to sleep well. More than six hours is best.

The best way to remember is to repeat; and the best way to repeat is to “teach’ someone else. Draw charts. Write and rewrite key ideas and formulas

Shalmaly Chatterjee Member since March 1, 2021

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Shalmaly Chatterjee first developed the interest in Psychology at the age of 17-18 when she was in school as she had met a psychiatrist at a family function. She always wanted to help others and dedicate her life in helping others succeed in life. Shalmaly Chatterjee has done her graduation from Bethune College, University of Calcutta and then went to pursue masters in psychology from West Bengal State University, Barasat and then went to pursue a PGDM in school counselling from Rajabazar Science College. She has an excellent knowledge of assessment of the clients in order to find why they having certain problems. She has worked in various schools like Narayana school, Newtown and Kendriya Vidyalaya Cossipore and NGO’s as well. She has also done her B.ED in Mental Retardation from NIEPID. She is waiting to be registered as a mental health professional soon. She also has a YouTube channel named Unlocking Minds. She has articles published in lot of digital platforms.

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