30 Days to a More Powerful Memory

Chapter 4. Creating a Memory Journal

The first step in your 30-day memory plan should be creating a memory journal in which you think about what you remembered, what you didn’t remember, notice patterns, and start to pay increased attention to things. This way you create a baseline for where you are now and can track your progress as you move to where you want to be. Since a first step to remembering anything is paying attention (apart from being in good health, getting a good night’s sleep so you’re alert, and otherwise having your mental equipment tuned up to remember), being attentive to your memory processes will help you focus on remembering more.

So devote your first week to paying attention and upping your awareness of when and how you remember. ...