Saturday, November 10, 2012

Holiday To-Do List

Try these memory-boosting tricks to remember everything you need to get done.

Write it all down.
Writing reinforces your memory by prompting you to store two different types of information: the name of the task and the physical act of writing the item down.

Get some exercise.
Any kind of exercise increases the flow of blood to your brain, which can help keep you sharper and prevent forgetfulness.

Learn holiday tunes.
Research shows that learning a new song works both your auditory and verbal memory functions: A benefit to your memory as a whole.

Stay Calm.
Give yourself more time. Start shopping sooner or break up household cleaning tasks.

Take your vitamins.
Daily multivitamins contain vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex and minerals like magnesium, calcium, zinc and selenium.

Catch some zzz's.
Getting seven to eight hours for most people helps you consolidate new memories.

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