How to improve your memory: 10 easy, enjoyable expert tips – from reading a book to getting more sleep
The Guardian · Sarah Phillips ·
Relying on technology can make us forgetful, but there are some simple ways to sharpen your recall. Memory experts describe the tricks and habits that can help
Memory can worsen as we age, but it is often possible to do something about it. Here, memory experts share their advice on how to improve your power of recall.
Retrain your brain
“Memory is a buildable skill. You can train it, just like learning how to ride a bike or drive,” says Sania Alam, the founder of Futuristic Learning, which provides memory-training education. Alam, based in the US, has coached memory athletes who have broken six Guinness World Records. But the times we are living in are not conducive to maintaining a strong memory. “We are in an age where we are bombarded with information,” says Alam. “At the same time, AI has come in, and social media is growing. All of these things are ageing our brains. You see people at a very young age who are beginning to have memory issues.” How can we tackle this? “My suggestion would be to get your hands on any course that teaches you memory techniques, so that you can start using your own brain instead of relying on gadgets, because these days we can’t even memorise our own number, let alone an emergency contact.”
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