My short-term memory is really bad. Sometimes I will forget the name of a girl within seconds of her telling me it, and I'm realising it's costing me when they ask me the most basic test "Do you remember my name?".
Anyone have any tips or ideas to improve memory?
Vermillion-Rx Admin 2y ago Stickied
This is not an appropriate question for the red pill at all. Consult a professional
Edit: i shouldn't have made the comment. Sleep better, reduce fatigue, try "elaboration-based" memory techniques and "self-reference effect"
Lone_Ranger 3 2y ago
I have that too. We all have it a bit, from spending too much time with the internet - has a terrible effect on short term memory.
The solution is to do a digital detox and then do things like reading.
AbusiveFather1 2y ago
Also try doing arithmetic on paper and in your head; do math problems. Get in least 20 minutes of cardio every day. Improve your diet - get more vitamins and nutrients from real food. Finally, exercise your memory - learn facts and then quiz yourself on them often.
Delaney 2y ago
Arithmetics in my head and quizzes sound like a good idea, so I'll try those. Thanks. Everything else you've said I'm already doing, so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
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Delaney 2y ago
I don't understand this point. I mean, I agree with what you're saying, but I know for a fact that I make repeated attempts of effort to remind myself by immediately asking them again, asking others, writing down their name, etc. Unless I'm just kidding myself, I feel that there's something else to it. FWIW I actively avoid instant gratification from social media and try to read extensively.
ObliviousDuck 2y ago
Sure, knowing her name is an asset, but not for passing that particular shit test. As a matter of fact, answering with her actual name is probably the worst thing you can do.
Lone_Ranger 3 2y ago
why would remembering her name be helpful? If anything, the reverse is true.
Delaney 2y ago
I don't follow
Lone_Ranger 3 2y ago
Why focus on remember her name - you should be focused on making sure that she remembers you name.
MovinCruisin 2y ago
Girls quiz you? Is that a thing?
Delaney 2y ago
Not just girls. Guys do it with me too. Anything short of their actual name is met with disapproval.