Memory Exercises Program
4-week block for superior recall
Alternate span drills, encoding tactics, and lifestyle work.
Average span gain
+2.1 digits
Across four-week cohorts
Recall retention
+33%
When applying dual coding + sleep hygiene
Weekly Structure
Mon: Number Memory heavy, Wed: Sequence Memory, Fri: Peg/loci practice, weekend: applied recall (teaching, summarizing).
Keep sessions to 20 minutes but ensure they feel intense. Add interference drills in week 3 to mimic stress.
Encoding Strengtheners
Practice locus building, story chains, and dual coding during low-pressure days. These techniques amplify the value of every BrainGames rep.
Pair each drill with journaling about imagery choices; this deepens neural traces.
Lifestyle Stack
Sleep 8 hours, exercise moderately, and eat flavonoid-rich meals. Supplement with creatine if vegetarian. Track hydration to prevent cognitive dips.
Do a 5-minute visualization or meditation before memory sessions to clear mental clutter.
Action Steps
Define recall goals
E.g., memorize 30 vocab words daily.
Schedule 3 drill days
Stick to Monday/Wednesday/Friday or similar.
Add Sunday review
Teach back what you learned to cement it.
Recommended Games
Number Memory
Primary drill for span gains.
Sequence Memory
Adds spatial encoding variety.
Related Resources
Layer advanced tactics on top.
High-level strategy guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I train daily?
Yes, but keep heavy sessions to three per week. Lighter recall games on other days are fine.
What if progress stalls?
Increase difficulty or add interference drills to keep adaptation signals high.