What Was I Supposed To Improve?
A man was once heard saying his memory was dramatically improved by the pills his Doctor had given him. Now if only he could remember to take the pills everyday he would be great!
Everyone at one time or another has had that nagging feeling of forgetting something. Where did you set your keys down? You wrote a grocery list out somewhere, where did you put it? Perhaps you were thinking of a new movie you wanted to go and see but you can’t remember the title of the movie?
Our lives happen at a frantic pace. School, sports, work, families, there are so many things going on it can be difficult to keep up. Many people use calendars, electronic organizers, and computer software to try to keep them on task.
The problem is, as great as all of these tools are, they rely on the people who use them to put in the information required. So you have to remember everything in the first place so you can then forget it and let your computer organizer remember for you.
It sounds complicated but the more you can write down and “forget”, the better off you are. Have you ever met someone who was always on time, organized, and had a great memory? The chances are they didn’t have that great of a memory they just had a great follow up system that allowed their memory to remain uncluttered.
If you are like most people and have a very hectic life, you have a hard time remembering everything. When you meet somebody for the first time, are you thinking about memorizing their name? The chances are you are thinking about something else. Did you feed the dog this morning? Is the iron off or did you leave it on? Did you pay the mortgage?
Many people say they are bad with names but that isn’t the real issue. The problem is they don’t concentrate when they meet someone long enough to try to remember their name.
There are many different organizational systems and books written on how to better organize yourself. No matter what system you choose, make sure you pick one you can stick with. A sheet of paper with a list on it is better than nothing.
With a system of organizing you don’t have to constantly be thinking about what you need to do. You can focus on other things such as your kids, their friends, your friends, your career.
You also need to make sure you are getting enough quality sleep, the right amount of nutritious meals each day, and some exercise, even if it’s just walking 20-30 minutes a day. You see the effects on cars when they are not properly maintained; your body and mind aren’t any different.
Keeping yourself fueled, rested, and exercised will help your memory and the sharpness of your thoughts. It is much easier to have a great memory when you are feeling good about yourself and your life.
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