How Your Morning Coffee And Other Daily Habits Can Significantly Affect Memory
Do you ever walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? Or, even more frustratingly, have you ever found yourself in the uncomfortable position of asking someone for their name seconds after they introduced themselves? These happen to the best of us from time to time, but as you get older, you may notice "from time to time" happening more often than you'd like. Thankfully, there are simple ways you can significantly affect your memory, and most of them can be directly incorporated into your daily routine. At last, It's another reason to be thankful for your morning coffee.
1. The "chunking" technique
You've probably seen those competitions where people attempt to memorize as many numbers of pi as possible, and sometimes the contestants are quite impressive. However, simply trying to memorize long strands of numbers isn't efficient. Luckily, there's a hack for that!
One step at a time
Instead, try splitting whatever it is you're trying to memorize into easily digestible "chunks." If you break up a group into smaller pieces and then focus on each piece, brains are far more likely to retain the information. It's like a ten-page essay: it may feel overwhelming at first, but break it down paragraph by paragraph, and you'll be done before you know it.
2. Meditation is important
There are nothing but benefits associated with meditation, so there's really no reason not to spend ten minutes a day calming the mind down. Meditation helps the mind intently focus — and that always comes in handy when trying to recall information. But why does the concept of meditation make some people roll their eyes?
A centuries-old practice
Some people find it hard to believe that sitting quietly and clearing your mind can be so beneficial to your overall health and wellness. But according to the Mayo Clinic, meditation has been practiced for centuries for a reason. It can reduce stress, improve focus, increase self-awareness, and yes, sharpen your memory.
