Hey hey, Crystal Lovers! I am back with another question from one of our community members. 

“I find myself misplacing things, forgetting important dates, and just struggling with my memory more often lately. What stones or crystals can I use to help give my memory a much-needed boost?”

How frustrating is it to misplace your keys, show up an hour late for an appointment you could have sworn you were early for, or stumble when you are looking for a specific word? I completely get it! 

Thankfully there are some amazing crystals that can help you with mental clarity, mental focus, and memory—because who can’t use a little bit of focus and clarity every now and then?!

1. Sodalite—Clarity

Need help focusing? Sodalite is the stone for you—its deep blue color will help you focus your mental energy on the tasks at hand. It’s especially helpful when you are working on complex tasks that require deep thinking. And if your mind is feeling scattered, Sodalite can bring order and calmness to your thoughts. It can also help to improve your memory, organization, and attention to detail—perfect for anyone looking to boost their memory!

2. Smoky Quartz—Focus

Smoky Quartz has an incredibly grounding energy that can help you stabilize and balance your emotions. Because of this, you will be capable of having more rational thoughts and let go of feelings of being overwhelmed or confused. With this, Smoky Quartz also brings clarity of mind that lets you focus on your tasks with relative ease. It calms your mind and gets rid of the background noise we so often hear, allowing you to truly think clearly.

3. Fluorite—Memory, Clarity & Focus 

Fluorite is an amazing crystal for mental acuity and clarity. It is actually known as The Stone of Clarity and can enhance your focus, amplify your learning abilities, deepen your concentration, and boost your memory retention. When you need help retaining information or studying, Fluorite should be your go-to crystal companion. Fluorite is the stone to use when you need to clear your brain and boost your mental alertness—I suggest setting a stone or two near your computer or writing pad when you need to focus or even carrying it in your pocket to keep yourself focused throughout the day.

4. Ametrine—Clarity

Ametrine is a stunning Quartz crystal that is made up of both Amethyst and Citrine, and can enhance both your mental and spiritual clarity. It is a great crystal to help with the creation of new ideas and insights, and also has a positive effect on your creativity. It’s a great idea to keep Ametrine near your desk, computer, or wherever you work—it will help you keep your mind clear, creative, engaged, and focused on the task at hand. 

5. Clear Quartz—Memory, Clarity & Focus

An incredibly versatile stone, Clear Quartz is one of the most beneficial crystals when it comes to building your concentration and focus. It can help you clear your mind of the mental chatter and eliminate distracting thoughts, giving you a clear path to your goals and the tasks that you are attempting to focus on. Clear Quartz is also a wonderful crystal to use with other crystals to amplify their powers—try it with any of the other crystals and stones on this list for an extra boost!

I hope that these 5 stones and crystals can help you start to feel more mentally clear and confident! Have you ever used a crystal in your practice to help increase your mental acuity or clarity? I’d love to know what you’ve been working with, so leave a comment and let me know!