Interpreters work under pressure often during times when their body clock prevents from providing a professional service. Here are some useful tips on boosting memory and concentration when it is needed:
Yoga
Most of the time, we forget things because of stress. To prevent from adverse effects of being under pressure consider meditation. Yoga and meditation immensely influences our brain activity. This is really something what makes us work efficiently so we can reach our full potential.
Rest
Especially if we work for the police our body clock might be deteriorated. We should try to get as much sleep as possible. Sleep depravation could compromise our career.
Quick reading
I do this exercise almost before every assignment. It is simple: we choose a very difficult text and read it very quickly. This sets our brain waves at the right frequency and makes us think twice faster. People who read news at the radio stations often do the same.
If we don’t get simultaneous jobs too often, we should exercise this type of interpreting daily e.g. when we watch tv.
Herbal supplements
Herbal supplements such as Ginkgo Biloba and Korean Ginseng are an effective memory enhancement. Similar effect on our bodies has green tea.
Before work don’t eat anything with too much carbohydrates. I know a film producer who always refuses to feed her crew with pizza because they move too slow afterwards. Eating food rich with protein, such as eggs or fish, before work makes us more focused.
Energy drinks
Energy drinks is a short term solution and should not be repeated over long periods of time. Overdose could cause dizziness and a few other conditions. If we need an energy boost quickly, one Red Bull is fine.
The problem with the energy drinks is that sometimes they could make us passing urine more frequently because of accelerated metabolism. If this is the case, we should consider the equivalent in the form of tablets.
