Trouble Remembering? THIS might be why
Is your schedule constantly booked back to back?
Are you always rushing from one thing to the next?
Do you work nonstop without taking breaks in between tasks?
If you answered “yes” to the questions above, keep reading my friend.
Worried about your memory?
Memory is one of the most common interests and concerns of people I work with - young and old alike.
Here’s what you need to know:
When you rest your brain is able to process and consolidate new information or experiences. If you are always booked back to back you aren’t giving your brain a chance to form memories.
Sleep is also crucial. Every adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep. Non-negotiable. This is when the most memory formation happens.
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Working nonstop and rushing around is a lifestyle that screams stress. Chronic stress can cause neurons to die in the hippocampus - a key brain region for memory and learning.
What you can do
Take brain breaks.
Give yourself a small buffer of 3-5 minutes in between meetings and activities to let your brain rest.
Brain breaks will give your brain an opportunity to form new memories AND reduce stress. Bonus: brain breaks also help conserve your mental energy.
Define brain break
A brain break is NOT scrolling social media or listening to a podcast. It’s not meditation or chatting with your co-worker by the water cooler.
It IS disconnecting from people and technology. Walk around the building. Look out the window. Lay down and close your eyes. Get a glass of water. Don’t introduce any new stimulation. Allow your mind to wander.
Try it and let me know how it goes in the comments!
Wishing you a memorable week,
-Julie
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