A lot of things in life are worth forgetting, you would go mad if you remembered everything... Forgetting is your brains way of preventing you from going mad. Simplify your life and there will be more room to keep things in there.

@Maro-ul6pg

Жыл бұрын

I really like what you said. Can you please give me some tips on how to simplify life? Thank You.

@jedics1

Жыл бұрын

@@Maro-ul6pg Well I don't know your life circumstances, it really depends on where you are on the journey of the essential. like how hard is it for you to get rid of possessions that you haven't used in the last 6 months to a year. Not needing a lot of money to be content is probably the biggest one, eg. if your not having to pay rent then you don't have to work all the time leaving space for other thing even if thats doing nothing. Little thing like I was able to get rid of using shampoo and conditioner and just use soap after I started shaving my head. I knew 2 years before that I would be moving into a very small space which gave me time to gradually get rid of what wasn't important....Little steps all the time worked for me.

@sachinsanjay2800

Жыл бұрын

You are right , but this video is for school students.

@forefatherofmankind3305

Жыл бұрын

@@sachinsanjay2800 even for school student it's not necessary to remeber the name of your uncles or movie names or actor tik toker name.... Just store very important data in your brain like your gf name or study ... That's it

@samuelagung4115

Жыл бұрын

What about someone who’s being hurt and traumatized for a very long time, lets say 10 years. Is the brain going to forget all the trauma?

"Our brains are not design to remember people's name" : thank you, just good ol' thank you from the heart :)

@wSn2024

Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭

@subashgm9297

Жыл бұрын

I @@wSn2024

I have been employing all these tactics in my daily life for last 2 to 3 years so I can attest that these works . Very Beneficial.

@chanceschimel5675

Жыл бұрын

Was it 2 or 3 years? 😉

@paintwithtihani9926

Жыл бұрын

@@chanceschimel5675 hahahahaha good one!

@DivineSoulFromU

Жыл бұрын

@@qwertyxcv i don’t think you need this vid to KNOW how to build your mimd broddie

3 hours of spending time in Big Think now I want to be alive

@kiko-ok5qt

Жыл бұрын

Dude, so true !!!

Big Key terms that grabbed my attention: -Our minds process visual information differently than it does of words. -engage in analogy (we memorize more effectively when it closely associates with ourselves, connections, and experiences) -engage in creative relaxation (avoid stress) -say it out loud -journal it down; write what you see valuable or essential

I LOVE this video series. Soo well executed. No air of condescension. Explained concisely. Title is quickly understood. Delivers what it says. Always leave out feeling a bit more knowledgeable. Well done, Big Think. Thank you.

Thanks for creating and posting this. From someone who constantly fears dementia, struggling lifelong with attention and memory problems, the video was enormously reassuring, practical and hope-inducing. ❤

I really love the easy simple 9 second meditation at 3:18 in this video. I felt the difference right away, which is amazing and super helpful and can be used almost anywhere and anytime. This meditation is even for those who say they tried meditation and it didn't work or they fell asleep because they meditated while lying down. By the way I've studied and practiced 3 super advanced meditations over the past 30 years and always get benefits. I felt a benefit from the 9 second meditation in this video.

@ScottWaring

Жыл бұрын

Super easy to do and fun to boot. 💫💥💫

@darrenmooney6085

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@ov9226

9 ай бұрын

I second. I actually felt the immediate effect

This is one of my favorite videos. Thank you, Dr. Lisa Genova for meeting us at our level and focusing on practical knowledge. Although you have a PhD from Harvard, you don't make your 'doctorhood' an issue. If only the other teachers and experts were like you, we would be so much better educated.

- pay attention (focus on things you do) - fight stress (by meditation, yoga, exercise) - 9 sec of meditation (close eyes, breath thru nose, hold 3 sec, then breath in and out) - enough sleep (affect frontal lobe (attention) and hippocampus (mempry retrieval)) - drink caffeine (helps to focus) - create associations (one word associates with infos / interlinking with others) - repetition (writing a journal, to do list) - self-testing (recall info) - google it (free up mind space)

@p-j-y-d

7 ай бұрын

small correction: 9 sec meditation is part of "fight stress". number 7 is "write it down".

It's so reassuring to know that we're not somehow "defective" just because we don't remember every single thing we ever saw, heard, or read! Thanks!

This is really helpful: straightforward, comprehensive, reassuring, liberating, and clear. Thanks for sharing!

I can’t thank you enough for posting these precious videos! Keep on Big Thinkers 👍🏼

I love Neuroscience 😍 This are the kind of things I already been thinking. I can't wait to become Neuroscientist.

I find reading Taoist text and practice Taichi are wonderful for reducing anxiety and improve sleeping quality!! It also improved my efficiency at memory and work!! Now I got the scientific evidence for these improvement!! Love this video!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!

Simple and effective tactics, very helpful. We tend to think we need grand overhauls of our lives to change ourselves, but always comes back to the basics

@semi6204

Жыл бұрын

just checked out your channel *Congratulations you have your 118th subscriber Taddaaa!!!!*

Yeah I could use a little of this. Thanks for this video! We can do more with our memory than we think.

Wow mind blown by this woman's inteliggence. YOu can clearly hear she knows her stuff. Learned so much in this video and it's tricks you can start NOW. Great video Big Think!

Great compilation of all the things lying around about memory.

I really appreciated this as I was recently professionally diagnosed with early stage dementia!

She has such a clear way of explaining. Great speaker and presenter

@IceColdProfessional

20 күн бұрын

She sounds slightly drunk.

Thanks a lot. It answers many of my questions and helps me understand how our memory works and how to help it.

Well my brain made paying attention to the 'paying attention' bit hard, but when I sorted myself out I realised how engaging Lisa is and all the useful little tips in the video. Thanks for sharing :)

Thanks for this contribution , I appreciate , heroically .

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:29 Forgetfulness *is normal; don't blame yourself. Strengthening memory requires attention, crucial for forming lasting memories.* 01:41 Chronic *stress harms memory by shrinking the hippocampus. Combat stress with activities like yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and exercise.* 03:18 Quick *meditation restores cortisol levels and supports memory. Adequate sleep is essential; it aids attention and consolidates information into lasting memories.* 05:26 Caffeine *boosts attention and, in moderation, benefits memory. Association and repetition help remember abstract concepts like names.* 06:56 Repeating *and writing down memories strengthen neural connections. Prospective memory can be aided by lists and reminders.* 08:27 Self-testing, *recalling information, reinforces memory. Looking up words on the tip of your tongue is not cheating; it enhances learning.* 09:33 Embrace *the imperfection of human memory; supply it with the right information and tools. Forgetting is a normal part of being human.*

Repetition is the core on studying and remembering things, since the beginning as a child.........we learn and stick to things by remembering them because of repetitions we do with those stuff...and what's fun isqe don't know we are doing it, IF we enjoy it doing

@funnytalk7297

Жыл бұрын

Learning thing in the childhood is the most efficient way , As for me , I am 18 years old, I learn thing too slowly and I always forget what I learn and the clause make me feel trouble into learning thing, but hopefully, wish me past the test in few months after

@thomasdaugherty472

Жыл бұрын

Repetition is the widely practiced method for memorization of points usually for short term recall purposes, as with materials which may be included on a test or lines of dialog to be recited when performing in a play or simply giving a speech before an audience. While repetition in and of itself can ingrain information in the mind to a point, it doesn't provide any assurance that the information can be readily accessed at the appropriate time, for any number of reasons. By incorporating mnemonics or any other methods developed to improve information retention and recovery in the shortest time possible for longer periods of memory, I suggest 6 oz. pure peanut butter daily and blind karaoke for a minimum 45 minutes a day of a song chosen by someone else that you can only listen to twice before finding the karaoke version online and singing the lyrics to the best of your recollection without looking at the screen as you record the entire thing. You never knew what you were capable of forgetting to remember until you don't.

One of y'alls best, thanks! Try to pause the breath for 4 seconds tho... at the 'top and bottom' of the breathing cycle. Circular ⭕

I looked through the time stamps of this video and found myself better in almost all of them.

Thank you for this!! I’ll be listening again and again. 💫

@phantomplayz7952

Жыл бұрын

Again and again? You would think you’d remember whats in it after a single watch if you use the information the video gave you!

@freescot8035

Жыл бұрын

Jessie will be applying repition =)

I can't thank you enough because I've been doubting myself all the time as I forget lots of stuff

Damn way back in 2010-ish I read a book called "Still Alice" authored by Lisa Genova.. and after all these years i finally come across this video. Talk about being down the memory lane!

@diwashrai

Жыл бұрын

@Kleiner Definitely!

Once again an amazingly informative and lovely made video of yours!

Loved the video. Made me sad to remember James Gandolfini. He wont be forgotten.

As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD at 38 and getting the right treatment, it's been a rollercoaster to rediscover the memories that I had no idea I remembered. In fact it was the executive working memory issues at work 4 years ago that led to my ADHD diagnosis as well as other mental health issues. Since then my life has turned upside down or rather from down to upside.

@iammimirobin

Жыл бұрын

How did you do it? Just been diagnosed with ADHD

@HighVirtueMan

Жыл бұрын

Interested to hear how you managed to remember the old memories

@circassianlondoner

Жыл бұрын

@@iammimirobin How did I get diagnosed? Is that what you are asking?

@circassianlondoner

Жыл бұрын

@AccessDenied85 Interesting. That's like hating the colour of your hair or the shape of your eyes.

@iammimirobin

Жыл бұрын

@@circassianlondoner more about the memories, what did you do to remeber them? Anything in special?

I love this woman. I repeat this video numerous times now, thabk you❤

What an amazing video !! You guys have built a really great channel !

Great video! The part about chronic stress shrinking our hippocampus, the memory-making machine of our brain, was eye-opening. Stress isn't just a bad feeling; it's a neurochemical tornado wreaking havoc in our brain. Fun fact: while the video mentions that yoga, meditation, and exercise can combat stress, studies show that dark chocolate also reduces cortisol levels! So, you can fight stress one tasty bite at a time.

Oh guys I like your videos so much. The content is mind-blowing but other than that, such a pleasure for my eyes. Every video feels like a cinematographic masterpiece 😻

Thank you so much for this video

thank you for this!

Absolutely loved this video

Prayer, sun, socialization, hobbies, healthy eating

Thank you for the helpful content 👏

Speaking of getting enough sleep: Keep a dream journal. Not only will this help you remember your dreams (and can help you lucid dream) but it improves your memory overall

@nelliesmith5699

Жыл бұрын

I decided to do just that! Because I couldn’t remember my dreams and got jealous cause my friends can. But when I went to write I was stumped. I started to scrapbook instead because I found that I can picture vague memories better than I can explain them in words. I now have a scrapbook dream journal.

@Mr.Chedda_

Жыл бұрын

@@nelliesmith5699 a scrapbook dream journal sounds very cool, good idea!

Thank you for posting

Great video. Nice tip to remind us to write things down

thankyou for this helpful video that i will forget in 3 days.

Thank you for this episode ❤❤❤❤

great episode, lovely tips, definitely gonna use it!

Omg i am feeling veryI'm feeling very identified with this video, and I recognize that these steps make sense.

This is the very best series on KZread 🌈🔮💕👍😊

Totally agree with these tactics Big Think!

Thank you for making this video

Meditation and writing things down gonna be my tools to improve memory.

One of the best video you made ❤

"It's wildly imperfect. Forgetting is a normal part of being human. " Just needed to hear that.

If I have to pay attention to something someone is saying, I visualize the words they say as text in my mind's eye, and that seems to help. Oddly enough, this has always been light green on a dark grey background for me, even back to childhood in the 70's before I actually used a computer. I guess those old terminals in TV shows had a profound impact on how I think 🙂

THANK YOU VERY MUCH THIS WILL HELP! LOVE

Very helpful and informative. Thank you Lisa.

I used googling to memorize new english vocabularies. It makes a profound impact on my progress.

'Just google it.' I completely agree. I see it as keeping extraneous data on the 'server' to conserve local storage for the critical stuff. Local storage being 'the brain.'

Thank you ☺️

I found for memories it’s best to keep lots of photos in your household

This was a great video.

Thank you miss

Thank you!.

This is a great video for all humans. Fundamental

Today I learn very important thing that is pay attention where it's needed Eg study Not to pay attention Eg:- social media, celebrities and small things in daily life.

Simple Technique everyone can use, personally my favorite way to help protect your memory is Playing Video Games it take pretty good memory to remember movesets to different characters.

thanks for sharing

thanks dr

Thanks, great video

"Your brain will never remember what you don't pay attention to."

I’m limitlessly perfect.

All of this requires time and energy... The real answer is providing the brain enough resources to function at the best of its ability. Nutrition and rest and exercise.

The good things of this video is that the technics are simple and take a few time ⏲️. Everyone can do it in 2-5 min .

I loved This 🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏿 Thank U

Thankyou Lisa 😅

thank you so much for this informations

Wow amazing ❤thanks a lot

Great video thanks!

Very beneficial..thank you

I agree that the act of forgetting is normal and crucial in our memory.. if not, we will freshly remember every bad thing in our life as if it happened yesterday..

I like the idea of Googling string theory.

10 Take a home message: 1. Introduction to memory and forgetting: - Forgetting is a normal part of being human, with 99% of forgetting being considered normal. - Attention is essential to reinforce memories, as paying attention to information helps form memories. 2. Impact of chronic stress on memory: - Chronic stress is detrimental to memory and can hinder memory formation. - Stress hormones can shrink the hippocampus, a crucial region for forming conscious memories. 3. Coping with stress for better memory: - Combatting stress through practices like yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and exercise can help restore the hippocampus and address memory issues caused by chronic stress. - A simple nine-second meditation can reduce cortisol levels and promote a sense of safety, benefiting memory. 4. Importance of sleep for memory: - Getting enough sleep is vital for memory consolidation and the ability to form new memories. - Lack of sleep can impair attention and memory recall. - Memory is a biological process with important brain activities occurring during sleep. 5. Effect of caffeine on memory: - Caffeine can be beneficial for memory as it increases attention but should be used carefully to avoid compromising sleep. 6. Enhancing memory through associations and repetition: - Abstract concepts like names can be challenging to remember, but creating more associations with the information can enhance memory. - Repetition is key to strengthening memories, and writing things down in a journal can reinforce and help recall important information. 7. Using external aids to improve memory: - Using external aids like to-do lists and checklists can improve prospective memory and ensure important tasks are remembered. 8. Memory consolidation techniques: - Self-testing, recalling information, and engaging in two-way neural pathways can strengthen and consolidate memories. 9. Normal memory retrieval glitches: - Having a word on the tip of your tongue is a normal memory retrieval glitch. - Looking up information online doesn't weaken memory but helps free up cognitive resources. 10. The remarkable but imperfect nature of human memory: - The human memory is remarkable and capable of remembering vast amounts of information with the right tools and associations. - However, it is also imperfect, which is a natural aspect of having a human brain.

Awesome Lisa!

Very good info here..

now I need to remember how to remember

Fantastic tips.

love how when chronic stress is mentioned there`s a miniclip showing a human infant

i got wrapped up in the idea of "memory palaces", after seeing it portrayed as being the root of most of the deductive detective ability of the mentalist on the show The Mentalist, until i figured out that they were seemingly functionally useless for "knowing" what you remember. the only way i believe this knowledge of remembering is obtained, is through "spaced repetition", or more fundamentally as explained in this video, simply taking the time to consciously think about something as to ensure that you formed a memory at all of that thing, as opposed to very inattentively going about the motions.

@ImHeadshotSniper

Жыл бұрын

@Your Mama well i personally believe that while memory palaces can definitely be a tool to associate memories, i think that you only successfully obtain the palace association through spaced repetition of reminding yourself where what is in your memory palace, or, "knowing" where it is, which i'm almost certain from personal experience is only obtained through reminding yourself through spaced reptition until the memory becomes naturally accessible.

First time knowing that stress is meant to be an acute thing. I never knew that i was living with it😀

I need this since i smoke🍃

Couldn't remember the name of the actor who played Tony Soprano either, so this distraction took me away from this video until I looked it up (James Gandolfini).

Yaaah great one❤

from age 3-17 75% of my time was sitting looking out the window and thinking. And let me tell you, you truly can do anything if you think about it enough. The power of this jello type fatty water filles electrical current carrying.

I practice what I call " free writing" to train my brain.for example, I'll think of random words I remember in foerign lanuages and randomly write it down on the page as it comes to mind, write words I know that start with the letter B in my own language, pick a word like train & write whatever is similar/related to trains and comes to mind. It teains the brain to retrieve info faster and also shows you what your brain has in relation to certain memories. For example I might hear the name "maria" and the song by Carlos Santana comes to.mind & plays in my head. That menns the memory of that word/name is stored near or with the memory of the song by carlos Santana. Hope that makes sense lol it's also fun when your bored just sitting there writing down aimlessly.

Great video, but the title seems a bit off topic, these are techniques for a strong memory

I love the presentation but some information is missing, They say (it is easier said than done?) the presentation is good but implementation is the problem now. There is a lot to be learned about your brain. It is even more powerful than we all know.

It feels like this video is made for me