Making Memories Stick
Tired of forgetting where you parked your car? You can strengthen yourmemory. Here’s how:
- Keep a routine. For example, always leave your keys by the door.
- Do not bother to memorize things you can write down.
- Repeat things in your mind, such as people’s names.
- Take mental pictures of things you want to recall.
- Pick a quiet area for studying. Background noise can make it harder forpeople of all ages to remember things.
- Do not skip meals. Overall, doing so can dull your memory.
- Get plenty of sleep and exercise.