Improving Memory
Running head: Module F Test
People often forget many things on a daily basis. It may be a simple task such as, taking out the trash or a much more important task such as, forgetting to pay a bill on time. I often forget where I placed my sunglasses and end up finding them on top of my head. I have also looked everywhere in the house for my cell phone but I was actually talking on it the entire time. Everyone may not experience these same situations, but everyone does experience forgetting memories. There are ways one can improve his or her memory. However, improving your memory is something that you must work on just like one would workout in order to stay in shape. Improving your memory takes time and commitment. You must first gain motivation in order to achieve the goal of improving your memory. An important role in boosting your memory is getting enough sleep and the right amount of nutrition your body needs daily. If one is lacking sleep then it is likely that he or she will not be able to remember much of anything. Sleep is what also helps make long term memories last. Eating foods that are healthy for your body are also good for the brain. (Hearst Communications Inc., 2005-2014) States, “Berries, especially blueberries, are loaded with anthocyanins — potent antioxidants that protect cells, including those in the brain. Blueberries may also have the power to create new pathways for connection in the brain.” Eating healthy and sleeping well is a good start to helping improve your memory. I was fascinated when reading about the blueberries and will definitely be putting them into my daily diet. (Cherry, n.d.) States, “Attention is one of the major components of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to actively attend to this information.” If you have your television on or your kids running around the house screaming while you are studying for a test, then your attention is elsewhere and
People often forget many things on a daily basis. It may be a simple task such as, taking out the trash or a much more important task such as, forgetting to pay a bill on time. I often forget where I placed my sunglasses and end up finding them on top of my head. I have also looked everywhere in the house for my cell phone but I was actually talking on it the entire time. Everyone may not experience these same situations, but everyone does experience forgetting memories. There are ways one can improve his or her memory. However, improving your memory is something that you must work on just like one would workout in order to stay in shape. Improving your memory takes time and commitment. You must first gain motivation in order to achieve the goal of improving your memory. An important role in boosting your memory is getting enough sleep and the right amount of nutrition your body needs daily. If one is lacking sleep then it is likely that he or she will not be able to remember much of anything. Sleep is what also helps make long term memories last. Eating foods that are healthy for your body are also good for the brain. (Hearst Communications Inc., 2005-2014) States, “Berries, especially blueberries, are loaded with anthocyanins — potent antioxidants that protect cells, including those in the brain. Blueberries may also have the power to create new pathways for connection in the brain.” Eating healthy and sleeping well is a good start to helping improve your memory. I was fascinated when reading about the blueberries and will definitely be putting them into my daily diet. (Cherry, n.d.) States, “Attention is one of the major components of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to actively attend to this information.” If you have your television on or your kids running around the house screaming while you are studying for a test, then your attention is elsewhere and
References: Cherry, K. (n.d.). Top 10 Memory Improvement Tips. Retrieved from www.psychology.about.com : http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/tp/memory_tips.htm Hearst Communications Inc. (2005-2014). Improve Your Memory. Retrieved from www.webmd.com: http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/improve-your-memory?page=3 Maisto, C. G. (2013). Understanding Psychology . Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.