Take a Nap for Memory ...

I knew there was a reason I liked to take a nap! Studies (wish I had a reference, however) suggest that our memories are solidified while we sleep. Our brain does a lot of work during our rest – almost like it is a hard drive busy filing, organizing, and making sense of everything we’ve discovered while we were awake.  When you've learned a new concept or information that you want to retain, consider taking a nap or reviewing it right before going to bed.  This will give your brain the best chance to assimilate the new information.