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Or maybe your memory fails you in other ways on a regular basis in other ways.
Its a little something he calls the look, snap, connect method.
Want to learn the look, snap, and connect method?
Keep reading to see how to do it.
Look
The first step of the method is about actively observing what it is you want to learn.
Gary W. Small, MD, is the physician in chief for behavioral health at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey and the former director of the UCLA Longevity Center.
The biggest reason why people dont remember something is that theyre distracted, Dr. Small says.
This is a reminder to focus your attention.
Actively note the gas station on the corner or the Wendys at the traffic light where you turn.
Snap
Feel like youre observing the scene pretty well?
Now its time for the second step: snap.
This involves creating a mental snapshot of the information you want to remember, Dr. Small says.
For me personally, I prefer unusual snapshots because they jog my memory better, Dr. Small says.
Other people may prefer a more logical snapshot, Dr. Small says.
It just depends on what works for you.
Gary W. Small, MD, is the physician in chief for behavioral health at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey and the former director of the UCLA Longevity Center.
Heres another example of how to practice the snapshot method.
Say youre at the gym and you stash your clothes in a locker with the number E12.
Want to go with a more logical snapshot?
Take a minute to actively observe exactly where your locker is and take a mental snapshot of something meaningful.
Take a mental snapshot of the landmarks youre noticing before leaving the locker room.
Coming up with a few snapshots that link each of these tasks together can help.
Again, the beauty of mental snapshots is that they can be totally imagined and silly.
In fact, creating a funny story by linking playful mental snapshots may even help you remember something better.
But if want to remember more than one thing, applying all three steps is your best bet.
The more you practice it, the easier it becomes, Dr. Small says.
Its just like working any other muscle.
Memory can be improved, Dr. Small says.
Your mental capacity can be improved.
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