<div><ol><li>Create a memory. Our brain sends signals in a particular pattern associated with the event we're experiencing and creates connections between our neurons, called synapses.</li><li>Consolidate that memory. It's the process of committing something to long-term memory so we can recall it later. Much of this process happens while we're sleeping as our brains recreate that same pattern of brain activity and strengthen the synapses created earlier.</li><li>Recall. Recalling a memory is easier if it has been strengthened over time.</li></ol></div>

How Memories are Formed

<ul><li>Meditate to improve working memory. Take a pause to empty your mind and to reduce stress.</li><li>Although still debatable, drink coffee to help improve memory consolidation.</li><li>Eat berries for better long-term memory. Berries contain flavanoids,  which appear to strengthen connections in the brain.</li><li>Exercise not only to improve memory recall, but also to enhance cognitive abilities.</li><li>Chew gum to make stronger memories. It is proven that it increases activity in the hippocampus. It also increases heart rate which causes more blood to flow in the brain.</li><li>Sleep more to consolidate and easily remember memories.</li></ul>

Effective Ways to Improve Your Memory

I could overwhelm you with statistics showing how improving your memory will positively impact your professional and personal life... but what's the point? Who doesn't want to remember more? So let's jump right in. Science continually finds new connections between simple things we can do every day that will improve our general memory capacity.