There are no people with inherently poor memory, only those who exercise their memory. As long as you master certain methods of memory training, you can be like the champions in the World Memory Championships.
What to do if you have a poor memory? You should master these 8 tips!
1. Focus on one thing at a time
This is most evident during the learning phase. It used to take half an hour or an hour to memorize an article, but when you immerse yourself in learning, it might only take ten minutes, or even less.
2. Jot things down
A poor memory is not as good as a diligent pen. If you feel your memory isn't strong enough to remember certain things, then start writing them down. Copying things might give you a different experience. For example, when memorizing vocabulary, many people feel they can't remember, so they start copying. The more they copy, the more they remember.
3. Make good use of mind maps
This method is ubiquitous nowadays. It allows you to expand from one thing to another or continue following one thing after another. It's a great tool that can save time and also exercise your memory.
4. Don’t procrastinate
What you do today, finish today. This is a summary from our ancestors, and since it has been passed down to this day, there must be a reason for it. When you finish today's tasks, you won’t have to use tomorrow's time and energy on today's tasks, and your memory will gradually improve.
5. Reduce stress appropriately
Sometimes you can’t remember things because the pressure is too great. It’s better to put down your studies or work, take a break, and let your brain rest properly. When you come back, you might find that what you couldn’t remember before is now within your grasp.
6. Make good use of digital products
Nowadays, everyone carries a phone when they go out. When you think of something or have something to do later, you can store it on your phone. Set a memo or an alarm to remind yourself to do that thing later, and then train yourself to gradually detach from the phone and enhance your own memory.
7. Read aloud
After reading aloud, you can strengthen things in your subconscious. If you read aloud what you are about to do before doing it, you will complete things one by one, without missing any. This will also increase your memory.
8. Write by hand
A study has shown that when you write by hand, it activates more areas of the brain. Just like copying words on paper, it is very beneficial for enhancing memory.
There’s nothing to worry about if your memory isn’t good. Try the above methods, and over time, I believe everyone can be like a world memory champion.
