One hallmark of ADHD is poor working memory, which is responsible for holding information temporarily until the brain can process it and which helps us reason and guides decision making and behaviour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Poor working memory can make it difficult for us to remember complex processes with multiple steps (such as remembering all the steps in a recipe). It can also be difficult to use our working memory when the brain gets distracted by something else to process, pushing out the first thing you were trying to process (\u201cWait. Why did I open up this browser tab again?\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve talked a couple of times about tricks for remembering things. For example, I discussed using reminders on my phone<\/a>. I also talked about the importance of making habits<\/a>. Today, I want to touch on another tool I use to help me remember: physical objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing I\u2019ve found after having ADHD for nearly 50 years<\/a> is that if I need to remember to do something later, I can put it near a physical object to help me not forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n