Did you realize that being stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed can decrease the effectiveness of your working memory? The busier you are, the greater the chance to forget something. Knowledge is power – recognizing the tendency to forget is the first step in remembering. [newsletter-sign-up-form] This is the fourth post in the “I Forgot” series. Regardless of the reason “you forget” – having some tried [...]
Welcome to the third post in the “I Forgot” series. I’m thrilled you joined me as I continue to examine strategies to support a weak working memory. No matter what the reason “you forget” – having some go-to strategies is an important step towards living a productive and stress-free life. [newsletter-sign-up-form] If you happened to miss the first two posts – feel free to [...]
Having a weak working memory can be frustrating. You KNOW not to lock your keys in the car, yet you sit them on the seat so you can grab your water bottle, purse, and files – and the next thing you know – you've locked your keys in the car. Or – you run into the corner market for some milk and . . [...]
“It’s not about knowing what to do, but about doing what we know.” – Ari Tuckman Feeling forgetful? Did you know that some people with ADHD can exhibit a weak working memory? But, “struggling to remember” is certainly not isolated to a portion of the ADHD population. This is also a common struggle for young children, older adults, people who are sleep deprived, women [...]
