Tips to improve memory power and concentration

You don't need expensive medication or any medical procedure at all to boost your brain, and your memory, simply follow these few tricks
Mediation is a very powerful tool, which can be utilized to increase your concentration as well as brain power
Mediation is a very powerful tool, which can be utilized to increase your concentration as well as brain power

Can’t remember names? Left your phone on the table while coming out for work? Does your mind shift from one thing to another in seconds? Do you have difficulty focusing on one thing for more than a few minutes? Don’t worry, you're not alone. Every person can lose track occasionally. All of us seem to cite our age for this, it kind of feels like as we age, our minds, memories and concentration power just don't work like they used to. But can we completely blame our age for this? Actually, no, there are ways to improve concentration and memory power. Here are some tips on how to improve memory power and concentration.

Sleep. Repeat: Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep every day. And yes, short naps also make a difference. Experts have said that if you wish to do only one thing to improve your memory that would definitely be getting more sleep. Having trouble falling asleep? Try the conventional method of drinking a warm cup of milk half an hour before crashing. Yes, that always works!

Being fit: Exercise helps your brain to work properly

 

Exercise: Exercise helps your brain to work at its optimum capacity by stimulating nerve cells to multiply, thus strengthening their interconnections and protecting them from further damage, making it a great way to increase memory power and concentration.

Play Brain Games: Wondering how to increase concentration power? Your brain will deteriorate if you don't sufficiently challenge it with new, surprising information at fixed intervals of time. One way to challenge your brain is via 'brain games,' which could include solving puzzles, riddles and you can also play online via websites like Lumosity.com.

Get yourself organized: If your house is in a mess, you are more likely to forget things. So, de-clutter, make a list of tasks you need to do. It’s even better to set aside a particular place at home to keep your things and thus limit distractions. When you physically write down new information it actually helps reinforce it, thus improving memory power.

Eat healthy: Foods that you consume play an important role in your memory

Eating the right kind of food: The foods that you consume – and don't consume – play an extremely important role in your memory. Fresh vegetables are necessary, as are healthy fats and also avoiding sugar and grain carbohydrates.

Make a time plan for yourself: Having a plan set for yourself is a must. If you set a time target in order to achieve a certain task, adhering to the plan will give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. This is what will keep you concentrated on the task at hand. Also, it will decrease any kind of distractions by improving your drive towards your goal.

Controlling your thoughts: This is easier said than done and you will only be able to do it through practice. However, you must try to control your wandering mind while you are performing a task or at work. Here’s a trick to control your thoughts: Try to cut out irrelevant thoughts off in between by trying to have more relevant thoughts. This is an important habit to be able to improve concentration power.

Multitasking is a bad idea: Can't find your keys while leaving home for work? It's probably because you weren't paying enough attention when you put them down somewhere. When you are concentrating and juggling between too many things simultaneously, you're bound to forget. To our surprise, experts say that the brain doesn't actually multitask. Instead, it just switches focus from one thing to the other, which is why it makes it difficult for us to read a book and have a conversation at the same time. 

Do not procrastinate! We all tend to procrastinate and it is as humanly a trait as breathing. However, you should train yourself and try to do it less and lesser. Convince yourself to not leave in the middle of a task, finish it off and then leave. Once you are already halfway through it, you are bound to find motivation for the rest half as well.

Meditation is the key: Mediation is a very powerful tool, which can be utilized to increase your concentration as well as brain power. Meditation reduces stress thus helping to improve memory power.

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