I forget things. I need reminders. It’s that simple.

Sometimes I need reminders about things that should be in my short term memory. I misplace my keys and wallet quite often. I always find them later, but it does cause some anxiety when I can’t find them. The main source of the anxiety is when my wife gets worried when I can’t find important things. Good thing she looks out for me!

My short-term memory has declined a bit over the past few years, mainly because I’m multi-tasking and trying to hold a number of things in my memory. Eventually things are going to fall out because of my preoccupation. I tend to be one of these people who bangs into doors, walls, furniture, you name it, because I’m not really focused in the here and now. I haven’t broken any bones yet, but there’s always a possibility?

My long term memory is in decent shape, but lately I’m starting to forget the names of people that I haven’t seen for a long time. That really sucks, especially when you’re having a conversation with them. I tend to use the word “you” a lot when I get stuck like this. I guess people think that I’m considerate, and a people person. I haven’t tried to change their minds!

Multitasking, in addition to the effects of stress, play havoc with our health and our memory. So be it. We just need to realize it and take steps to deal with it.

In fact, Leo over at Zen Habits (a man who really knows how to get visitors to your blog) wrote a great article about ways to declutter your mind. It looked pretty cool and worth reading.

I’m going to print it out and read it later - if I can remember.

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