Memory Improvement – Why Is Your Memory Better in the Morning?

Memory Improvement – Simple Memory Secret #3

When it comes to memory improvement, can the time of day actually affect your memory?

It’s an interesting question, because if you’re like most people, at some point you’ve probably had the following experience:

You wake up in the morning, and before you head out for the day you remember you need to do something in the afternoon.

But later that day the afternoon comes and goes…

And it’s not until you’re on your way home when you realize:

(Oh CRAP!… I FORGOT!)

When that happens, is this just a case of too much going on in your life?

OR does the time of day ACTUALLY affect your memory?

Here’s the story…

Morning Memory vs. Afternoon Memory

Dr. Jane Oakhill, a psychologist at the University of Sussex has conducted a number of experiments to determine whether time of day affects your memory.

And what she’s discovered might come as a surprise to you:

Because it turns out we process two types of memory – Declarative and Semantic – differently throughout the day.

In the morning we tend to be better at Declarative Memory tasks – which is our ability to recall exact details, like names, places, dates and facts.

However in the afternoon, our brain is better at Semantic Memory tasks – our ability to integrate new information with what we already know and make it meaningful.

So what that means is this:

When you’re planning out your day, you want to study NEW material earlier in the day. And use the afternoon to integrate new knowledge into what you already know.

In other words, the morning is best for researching information. And the afternoon is better for synthesizing and applying it.

So, here’s how to structure your day…

For Your Memory: The Best Day Ever…

Because your brain tends to be sharpest at short-term & declarative memory tasks in the morning, and more efficient performing semantic processes in the afternoon, here’s a simple breakdown of how you might structure your day for maximum results:

MORNING
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM is the best time of the day for test-review, problem-solving, report-writing, and math-oriented work.

MID-DAY
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM is best for movement-oriented tasks, like filing away paperwork, doing errands, and practicing music and art.

AFTERNOON
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM is the best time of day for reading-heavy tasks like studying literature and history.

(Now, of course because some of us tend to be “morning people” and others tend to be “night people” there’s a 2-3 hour variance depending on where you fall on that spectrum…)

What to Do Next:

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In the meantime, here’s to your success! :-)

My warmest regards,

Ryan Levesque
RocketMemory™ Co-Founder