Bite-sized knowledge
to upgrade
your career

Ideas from books, articles & podcasts.

How Memories are Formed

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.
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.
Recall. Recalling a memory is easier if it has been strengthened over time.

STASHED IN:

2.19K

@smokyjoe

created an idea from a article:

INC

inc.com

Meditate to improve working memory. Take a pause to empty your mind and to reduce stress.
Although still debatable, drink coffee to help improve memory consolidation.
Eat berries for better long-term memory. Berries contain flavanoids, which appea...