How to increase your memory?

[notsyew]

You could also look into the "method of loci" or mind palace technique.

You should definitely follow the advice given in the above posts but the mind palace is also effective and pretty interesting if you don't have a lot of time. I'd even say it's fun.

Whoa this method does seem fun. I'll have to try it out to see how well it works for me haha

 

[Deleted member 4320]

From the my experience, it depends on how hard we're focused when we hear or read something. So, I think should ask how to strengthen the concentration of attention. Certainly, reading "remembering self" that is to say, for example, read and consciously observe yourself when you reading, these are the basics. Additionally, all of that what can help is clear mind: EE and diet, mental exercises are those which allow detach all unnecessary ballasted thoughts in the mind and give more space and energy to focus on what we want.

 

[Keyhole]

Hey IceT, I can echo what others on this thread have said about MJ. I also used to smoke it daily for a few years and have noticed significant changes in my memory being able to retain facts and ability to think more clearly since I completely cut it out. I remember a recommendation by Gaby on a separate thread which was speaking about test anxiety was to supplement with Vitamin C before taking the test. I couldn't find much on Vit C for cognitive function but I did find this :
[quote author= http://learn-your-iq.com/brain-vitamins.html]Vitamin C – Though one of the most surprising candidates for brain booster, Vitamin C has been shown in studies to help improve IQ test scores. In addition to helping with tissue growth and maintenance, it has been shown to affect cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that people who take Vitamin C supplements do better on IQ tests. And those who have achieved lower scores were able to better their subsequent test results by taking more Vitamin C.[/quote]

Hope this helps

 

[lostinself]

Stop smoking MJ, first and foremost. When used regularly, it makes your brain lazy in all possible terms. Not only memory is affected by it but also willpower, self-discipline, ability to focus and other things. In fact, systematic MJ use is in direct conflict with what this forum is about, OSIT.

If you have problem giving it up, i recommend trying a plant called kanna (sceletium tortuosum). Best in extract form. It's great for killing the urge and also supports brain recovery. Effect-wise, it's a combination of a SSRI-type antidepressant and a subtle stimulant. It's safe and non-addictive. Works wonders for me (but it's not about cannabis in my case).

Also, nootropics can be helpful in memory recovery.

PS. And, of course, take to your heart all the advices about diet and supplementation.

 

[notsyew]

From the my experience, it depends on how hard we're focused when we hear or read something. So, I think should ask how to strengthen the concentration of attention. Certainly, reading "remembering self" that is to say, for example, read and consciously observe yourself when you reading, these are the basics. Additionally, all of that what can help is clear mind: EE and diet, mental exercises are those which allow detach all unnecessary ballasted thoughts in the mind and give more space and energy to focus on what we want.

Thanks for the advice Lux!

 

[notsyew]

Hey IceT, I can echo what others on this thread have said about MJ. I also used to smoke it daily for a few years and have noticed significant changes in my memory being able to retain facts and ability to think more clearly since I completely cut it out. I remember a recommendation by Gaby on a separate thread which was speaking about test anxiety was to supplement with Vitamin C before taking the test. I couldn't find much on Vit C for cognitive function but I did find this :
[quote author= http://learn-your-iq.com/brain-vitamins.html]Vitamin C – Though one of the most surprising candidates for brain booster, Vitamin C has been shown in studies to help improve IQ test scores. In addition to helping with tissue growth and maintenance, it has been shown to affect cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that people who take Vitamin C supplements do better on IQ tests. And those who have achieved lower scores were able to better their subsequent test results by taking more Vitamin C.

Hope this helps
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I had no idea vitamin C had that affect. Do you have any food or drinks that you recommend that contain a lot of Vitaimin C?

 

[notsyew]

Stop smoking MJ, first and foremost. When used regularly, it makes your brain lazy in all possible terms. Not only memory is affected by it but also willpower, self-discipline, ability to focus and other things. In fact, systematic MJ use is in direct conflict with what this forum is about, OSIT.

If you have problem giving it up, i recommend trying a plant called kanna (sceletium tortuosum). Best in extract form. It's great for killing the urge and also supports brain recovery. Effect-wise, it's a combination of a SSRI-type antidepressant and a subtle stimulant. It's safe and non-addictive. Works wonders for me (but it's not about cannabis in my case).

Also, nootropics can be helpful in memory recovery.

PS. And, of course, take to your heart all the advices about diet and supplementation.

Hi, Lostinself, I haven't smoked in the last 5 days and I have to say my body is feeling great. I feel more refreshed and the urge to smoke is gone which is good.
When you talk about nootropics, the first thing that comes to mind is adderall. I have tried it a handful of times but my body and mind always ends up feeling terrible when it wears off so I'm a bit wary of even using it again.
I think it would be more healthy for me if i focused on the techniques mentioned earlier though.

 

[Oxajil]

I have exams next month and all my classes are basically all memorization. My memory isn't the best and it sometimes takes me a good amount of time in order for me to fully memorize information. Does anyone have any tips or techniques that they use to help them memorize information faster and better? Any tips would be appreciated, thanks. :)

In addition to what others have said, one thing that I found out, was that the more curious I was about the material (i.e. eager to learn), the easier it was to remember it. So, even if what you have to memorize is boring, try to be curious about it (or fake it). It might help! See this article too: Curiosity prepares the brain for better learning and long-term memory.

Other than that: Repetition, repetition, and repetition. Sometimes I'm too lazy to 'test' myself all the way through, so I would just read the same thing every day until it kinda sticks. And of course, mnemonic aids help as well: _http://www.learningassistance.com/2006/january/mnemonics.html

Added: Making notes or writing summaries on paper can be helpful as well.

 

[notsyew]

I have exams next month and all my classes are basically all memorization. My memory isn't the best and it sometimes takes me a good amount of time in order for me to fully memorize information. Does anyone have any tips or techniques that they use to help them memorize information faster and better? Any tips would be appreciated, thanks. :)

In addition to what others have said, one thing that I found out, was that the more curious I was about the material (i.e. eager to learn), the easier it was to remember it. So, even if what you have to memorize is boring, try to be curious about it (or fake it). It might help! See this article too: Curiosity prepares the brain for better learning and long-term memory.

Other than that: Repetition, repetition, and repetition. Sometimes I'm too lazy to 'test' myself all the way through, so I would just read the same thing every day until it kinda sticks. And of course, mnemonic aids help as well: _http://www.learningassistance.com/2006/january/mnemonics.html

Hi Oxajil, I will check our those articles now.
Yes it is the same for me as well! School actually bores me to be honest. Too bad I can't learn the things I've learned from this forum at school, if i could i wouldn't miss a single class hahaha

 

[Keyhole]

I had no idea vitamin C had that affect. Do you have any food or drinks that you recommend that contain a lot of Vitaimin C?

Well, what is your diet like at the moment IceT? Because providing your body with the proper nutrition is the best way to enhance your brain function and will also help you out on your tests.

The most effective way of incorperating vitamin C into the diet would supplementing with the powdered form which you can buy in most health shops or off of the internet. Either Ascorbic acid, Sodium Ascorbate or if you can get hold of any Liposomal vitamin C that would be great, but it is a bit more difficult to find.

Here's a thread on Vitamin C if your interested

 

[notsyew]

I had no idea vitamin C had that affect. Do you have any food or drinks that you recommend that contain a lot of Vitaimin C?

Well, what is your diet like at the moment IceT? Because providing your body with the proper nutrition is the best way to enhance your brain function and will also help you out on your tests.

The most effective way of incorperating vitamin C into the diet would supplementing with the powdered form which you can buy in most health shops or off of the internet. Either Ascorbic acid, Sodium Ascorbate or if you can get hold of any Liposomal vitamin C that would be great, but it is a bit more difficult to find.

Here's a thread on Vitamin C if your interested

I'm living away from home because I'm going to school at the moment so I try not to spend too much money on food. I usually buy whatever is cheap and whatever I know will fill me up. So that's usually pasta, bread, sometimes rice, and whatever vegetables and meat I can find at the supermarket. I know its definitely not the best diet, especially with all the carbs. But I'm planning to try to switch to the ketogenic diet when I go back home at the end of April and to see how my body reacts to it. I only really know the basics of the ketogenic diet so I'm going to have to do more research on it. I probably won't buy those vitamin C supplements until I go back home. Instead, I'll see if i can make up for that by eating fruits/vegetables that contain some vitamin C for the time being. Thanks for the info though, I'll definitely try to find them when I'm back at home!