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Memory cues
They are objects or events that help trigger an action or a memory of that action.
They can be either intentional (a reminder on our phone) or unintentional (seeing a product at the store which reminds us of something that we forgot to add to our shopping list.)
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- You can set up certain things that will serve as cues. You intentionally set up a certain item or event which will appear at an appropriate time and serve as a reminder.
- You can also decide that something which occurs naturally will serve as a cue. You intentional...
- To remember to floss your teeth, put the box with the floss on top of your tube of toothpaste.
- To remember to take a pill each morning, put the pills next to whatever you usually eat for breakfast.
- To start the day by writing, put a piece of paper with a reminder on top of yo...
- Internal memory cues are patterns of thinking that help trigger a specific memory. For example, mental imagery, which involves visualizing a certain scene happening, can serve as an internal reminder of an event that happened.
- External memory cues are objects or ...
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We use memory devices to offload our need to remember everything all the time. But these tools have slowly shifted from a source of calm to just another source of interruption.
For example, you're working and you suddenly hear a notification pop, reminding you of a meeting in 30 min...
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It will make your brain sharper and will allow you to boost your memory as well.
For example, if you are at a store purchasing something, try to calculate the bill by adding up the prices of individual items in your head.
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- Create a memory. Our brain sends signals in a particular pattern associated with the event we're experiencing and creates connections between our neurons, called synapses.
- Consolidate that memory. It's the process of committing something to long-term memory so we c...
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