Back to school and the change of seasons in fall can also be a time to get back to some healthier habits. Whether busy or relaxed, in summer we sometimes slacken up on some of our wellness routines. This fall, I will explore some key concepts in mind and body wellness that will assist us to get back to health.
The clang of the dishes, the constant flutter of wait staff and quick glimpses into the kitchen distract me. “What did you say?” I sheepishly confess to my dinner companions. I wasn’t paying attention to them because the visual and auditory stimulation of sitting near the kitchen stole my focus.
How We Learn
How we learn and take in the world around us is called our learning style. Understanding this about ourselves helps us to better appreciate and process information, and even help us get back to health, especially after summer! Knowing I am a visual and auditory learner, I shouldn’t have sat near the kitchen at the restaurant. Too many visual and auditory distractions diverted my attention from enjoying (and remembering) the evening.
There are three main styles of learning-auditory, visual and tactile. MemoryMinders presentations, products, and consulting all use learning styles in how we mentally challenge and encourage clients. Understanding our own learning styles as well as those around us can benefit us to remember effectively, work productively, live healthier, and fully enjoy our lives.
Let’s use an example of receiving directions to figure out your learning style. When traveling somewhere unfamiliar, how would you like to receive directions-verbally, by looking at a map, or just figuring it out as you go? If you want to hear the directions, you may be an auditory learner. Want to see the map? You guessed it-a visual learner. If you like to just go and figure it out-probably more of a tactile learner. This is by no means a concrete indicator. But it gives you an idea of where you fall in terms of learning preferences.
Most people are mainly one style combined with a bit of another. I am visual with a bit of auditory. Visual and auditory things in life help but can also hinder me. Understanding this is very useful to my wellness and quality of life. At MemoryMinders, we assess learning styles with our clients. Once their learning style is identified, then certain memory strategies and life application techniques will be more advantageous.
Optimize your wellness and get back to health by learning your learning style! It will assist you to remember more and become a healthier you!