Don't let this happen in the exams.
In late
April, a research indicated that you can boost your memory by the simple act ofclenching your fists. This comes as timely good news as May is a month where
many students in Singapore
Clench your
right fist just before you need to commit things to memory (i.e. when
studying), and your left when you want to remember it (during the exams). This
is believed to work on the basis that clenching your hands activates the side
of the brain that handles the function; in right-handed people, the left brain
encodes information, and the right brain recalls it. For left-handed people,
the reverse applies. The study says that further research will have to be done
for remembering more complicated knowledge (as in the case of studying for
exams), but it certainly doesn’t hurt to try. Just don’t get too caught up with
remembering which side to clench that you forget what you’re supposed to
remember for the exams!
Here are a
few quick and surer tips to clear your mind and boost your scores:
Go to bed early and enjoy a good night’s rest
everyday during exam period. When your brain is well-rested, you’ll be able to focus better and
recall facts more easily.
Rise early and have a hearty breakfast. Not having breakfast results in
lethargy and less ability to concentrate.
Do some exercise before heading for school. Exercise helps to improve blood
flow to regions at the front of the brain whose functions are mostly centered
on intellectual tasks, including taking exams of course. A good work out also
helps to reduce stress, consequently improving your memory under stressful
situations. Consider doing a brisk walk to school if it is near your house, or
get down one bus stop earlier so you can walk. Of course, make sure you plan
your time carefully so that you don’t end up reaching class late!
Indulge in fun exercise for your brain. Mind-challenging games like Sudoku
and Candy Crush Saga help to stimulate your brain and in turn, your memory.
Consider having a game or two before your exams to take your mind off the
stressful things.
However, if you don’t usually drink coffee, or have experienced unpleasant side-effects (i.e. anxiety, impaired concentration, shakiness), don’t count on coffee to help.
Chew gum
Japanese researches discovered that activity in the hippocampus, the part of the brain largely responsible for memories, increases while you chew. The act of chewing could lead to increase the heart rate, thus generating greater delivery of oxygen to the brain and enhancing its functions. This would explain why some people feel more alert when snacking while studying or doing something that they consider tedious. If you haven’t got gum, you can consider bringing a packet of sweets into your exam room.
Stay calm and good luck for the
exams!
Additional sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-107014/10-ways-boost-memory.html
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