Improving Memory Retention Through Healthy Habits

Many people just assume that great memory is something that just happens naturally. It is true that some people may naturally retain certain thoughts and have the ability to remember information easier than others. However, improving memory retention through healthy habits can often excel you to a "gifted" persons level in little to no time at all.

If you weren't born with a great memory, that's alright. I wasn't either. These days, after some practice, it's become much easier to retain larger and larger amounts of information. Maybe you just want to be able to remember simple things, such as where you left your keys, or what bills you need to get paid when. Whatever your reasons for improving memory retention are, these healthy habits will make it much easier.

Exercise

Simply put, exercise does wonders for your memory. In order for your brain to retain information, it has to be in a healthy state. Not to sound cliche, but being in a healthy state of mind can mean multiple things. Regular exercise will increase blood flow and oxygen saturation within the brain. This will naturally lead to improved memory and an overall well being state of mind.

Exercise is great for many reasons, but regarding the topic of memory, it's vitally important. You don't have to work yourself out to exhaustion, but a good 15-20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise will help tremendously.

Adequate Sleep

Maintaining a healthy sleep pattern is vitally important for improving memory retention. I cringe every time I think about how many times I pulled over nighters studying for college exams. I can remember going through chapters and chapters of biology and psychology books trying to cram as much as I could before I went in for the exam. I would usually only leave an hour or two at most of sleep.

Somehow, I always managed to do "alright", but the foggy head I would experience during the test was definitely a clue that I would do much better with a little bit of sleep.

This applies to everyday life as well. If you have poor memory and you feel tired during the day, you could very well be depriving your body and mind of well needed sleep. Sometimes 30 minutes to an hour is all you need to get your mind the amount of rest it needs to improve your memory.

Diet

Often overlooked, your diet can contribute heavily to improving memory retention. I won't drag out a long paragraph about how you should have this and that regarding your diet . However it's important to keep your diet balanced.

Have you ever talked to someone that's dieting hardcore? A familiar instance is recalled when I attempted to do a "low carb" diet . Many people that deprive themselves of certain nutrients, protein, carbohydrates, or any other part of a healthy and balanced diet often get a cloudy mind. Ask anyone that's ever successfully been on a low carb diet for a decent amount of time.

This topic can go off tangent very easily so I'll bring it back in and just suggest that you keep your diet balanced and supplemented with your normal vitamin stack.

Following these these tips for improving memory retention will definitely get you on the right track for remembering all the things you never thought you could! Trust me, it's much easier to remember just about anything when your body and mind are healthy.