Brain games, crosswords, hobbies, and conversation can all help your memory, but you should prioritize getting a better night’s sleep. A good sleep might be one of the best things you can do to build a strong memory and improve your ability to think and recall information. Sleep influences memory function in several ways. The first and most obvious is that it makes it a lot easier to pay attention. Fighting to stay awake can make learning nearly impossible, and caffeine can only help so much. Being well-rested is the best way to stay alert and focused. Your brain is better prepared to learn after a good night’s sleep, as well. The information you learn each day is temporarily stored in the hippocampus, where it can take up a lot of limited space. Sleep helps shrink and store these memories, so more space is available for the next day. It …