Have you ever ask yourself why you easily forget things or words that are almost at the tip of your tongue? And you ended up blaming it on your age which is not exactly the thief of your memory.

There are a few reasons why our precious memory fails us. We all knew that it is a fundamental part of our daily life. We use it every moment and in any way we can, conscious or not, our memories let us perceive and interpret everything we see, think and do including looking for lost things, recalling names or places and the likes. No wonder the brain sometimes becomes too exhausted.

Reading can be one of the most effective exercise for the brain, however, not all of us likes to read and don't even have enough time to do it. So here are some great tips from people in lab coats that will help you quickly improve your memory.

People with great memories uses the following strategies to enhance it. This process was acquired from a technology of Neuro-Linguistics Programming or (NLP).

Access your Visual cues. The visual part of the brain can be accessed by looking up and to the left. By doing this you can easily connect with your visual memory. Some of the things you will remember includes images or movies that have flashed your mind. And you can do this if you are looking for lost or misplaced things. So, if you lost your wallet, just look up and to the left, you can easily find this item on your mind.

Building pictures or story in your mind. When taking notes is a hassle for you, making pictures in your mind in every sentence uttered by someone you're speaking with is a good strategy to remember about your conversation. When someone is speaking to you, start creating images in your mind and make a story about it. Building visual images while someone is speaking is a proven and effective strategy that improves memory quickly.

Enough Sleep. It has been proven that sleep is also an effective remedy that enhances our memory. It provides long term storage. And according to researchers, this works for students who have exams the next day.