Askology's Best Neuroscience-Based Strategies for Getting Sh!t Done: Clearing Your Working Memory
- Sandy MacKenzie
- Jan 12, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 27, 2022
Toronto's Sandy MacKenzie gives a sneak peak into the neuroscience-based strategies included in the "Getting Sh!t Done" programme.
You might be familiar with the term “short-term memory,” which is used interchangeably with the term "working memory." Both refer to thoughts or information you hold temporarily in your memory so that they are available when you need them to complete a task.
So, as we are all busy, we need a way of simplifying our life, get everything out of our heads to free up our minds to be creative, problem solvers, and allow 100% of our brain capacity to focus on engaging on the right tasks at the right time.
If you keep your tasks only in your head, you might spend too much time being distracted by thinking about which plans to tackle next. We recommend Starting your workday by clearing your working memory by creating a list of everything on your mind.
You should see that two lists come out. The first list is things you need to get done; the second list is usually a list of more important priorities.
The thing about writing it all out is you can start to see patterns or grouping that can help us organize this. We recommend writing by hand over typing. Handwriting is excellent cognitive training for the brain, and it might also boost your creativity. However, if you’re not a fan of paper and pen, go ahead and use your computer or smartphone instead.
If you are interested in learning more about understanding how to improve your time management system using emotional intelligence, check out Askology’s new course on Getting Sh!t Done. Registration is now open Click Here.
Sandy MacKenzie, is a Partner, Chief Askologist and Senior Salecologist with the Askology/Salecology Group. He is a global coach, trainer, and consultant on the psychology and neuroscience of asking/selling.
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