One of the best things about studying psychology is finding research that can be translated into real-world life tips. I love finding ways to be happier or more productive based on the concepts I study. It’s a nice way to feel an immediate reward and understand how research can be applied to improve people’s lives.
An area where I often need help is short-term memory and organization. On a typical work day, I am taking back-to-back calls, responding to emails, and working on a variety of deliverables. I need to be able to quickly transition between tasks, find documents and notes quickly, and not lose too much time switching between different conference lines and web presentations. Saving even a few seconds on some of these tasks can make a difference, especially in giving me an appearance of professionalism and punctuality.
Fortunately, there are several great practical applications of psychology that can help make people perform a little bit better in the moment by propping up short-term memory. Without further ado, here are three tips based on cognitive psychology that can help extend your short-term memory just long enough to improve your efficiency. Continue reading Boost Your Short Term Memory with these Tips Based in Psychology →