How To Improve Your Memory

The human brain is very powerful. The average adult human brain only weigh about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information that most computers. How ever, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But some people have a better memory than other people - or at least, some people can remember some things better than other people can. For example, Mozart once listened to a piece of music for the first time, and then he immediately sat down at the piano and played it perfectly from memory. But his memory wasn't - his wife often had to remind him what day it was!

Everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some tips. All of them are helpful, but none of them can make your memory 100% perfect.

• Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello.." Repeat the person's name. Say "Hello, Carlos."
• If you have to remember something that's big, break it into smaller sections. For example, it's hard to memorize 109244153. But if you break it into three sections - 109/244/153 - its becomes easier.
• Always review information. If you bring this you've learned back to your mind, they become more memorable. For example, before you go to sleep it's a good idea to remind yourself of he new things you learned that day. They'll be easier to remember the next day.
• Relax - nothing is easy to learn if you're stressed.
• Above all, never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory, and everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.