Where did I put that paper? I know I wrote it down, now where is it? Don’t I have a doctor appointment coming up? What is her name? If any of this sounds familiar, keep reading to find hope for the where, when, and whats we sometimes struggle to recall. It’s time a purposeful habit … Read more
I’m sorry, what did you say? How many times do we say (or even think) this daily? Maybe we tried to listen but couldn’t hear well. Maybe we wanted to focus but got distracted. It doesn’t matter what the reason was, the point is we need to just pay attention. In our #MemoryMakeover series continuation, … Read more
It’s the first and the most important element to remembering anything. It’s not only my daily mantra, but the initial step of education, learning, and yes, remembering. It’s Focus. Let’s focus on the important. Focus on the Important Making behavioral changes and instituting new habits are no easy tasks. They also cannot happen if we … Read more
Ever stop to smell the roses? What a wonderful sensation, unlike I had recently. The acidy smell of commercial glue mixed with plastic hit me as I opened the office door. I had never noticed the flooring before but instinctively looked down and sensed something different. I asked and my senses were confirmed. The flooring … Read more
Jill, like Jack and Jill. I’m told I speak fast, especially by my Southern friends. I’m learning to be more purposeful, patient, and slow when I speak. But it’s a process. Apparently, on the phone, my name often sounds like Jo since I probably say it quickly. So I now give a powerful memory booster … Read more
Habits are the backbone of our existence. What, when, and even why we do things all have some evolution in habits. To change something in our lives, we either create a new or change an existing habit. If we want to help our memory, we need to pay attention to our memory backbone-habits. Memory and … Read more