New Delhi (NVI): Do you keep forgetting things? Research has marked it as a sign of ‘sharp mind’! Sometimes, forgetting our belongings, vehicle keys or forgetting the birthday of our loved ones can get us in a bad situation. Often people forget to keep things here and there by themselves and later, after looking for them they become so upset that they spoil their other works too. It happens to almost everyone and hence, there is no need to be disturbed by it (habit of forgetting small things). It is common for any person and therefore, it is a sign that your brain is working properly. Yes, it is beneficial for you to forget the small things. So let us tell you how.
Why we forget things?
According to a study published in the journal Neuron, forgetting small things is not a sign that your brain is not working properly. It happens that your mind is making room for new information by forgetting some information against it. Due to the continuous compilation of new information, your brain starts saving more and more information, due to which you get entangled in things and often forget about small things, which is a sign of your brain working properly.
Forgetting things is better for the future
The researchers concluded in their study that the goal of our brain is not to remember everything but to be able to save your beautiful memories, which help you make good decisions for the future… To make smart and better decisions, you must remove thousands of useless information from your mind and make space in your brain for new information.
No need to worry
Therefore, you do not have to worry that you forgot the important meeting with the client in the office or forgot the things you had studied in school as soon as you came home. So, don’t whine about forgetting things. This is normal and you don’t have to worry about anything.
Ways to keep your mind sharp:
Food
Your brain can differentiate between aroma and taste among millions of food and recognize it. A new taste can create a new feeling in you. So taste new dishes. By doing this you will remember things and your mind will be sharper.
Read differently
Our brain circuit works in different ways when we read slowly in our mind or when we read aloud with a partner. This method provides a new way for the brain to function by replacing its old routine.
Look out of the car while walking
Hippocampus, the part where memories are preserved in the brain, is associated with identifying sounds, smells, and spaces in the brain. Whenever you go for a walk, roam in new areas or visit places that you are not familiar with. You should give your brain a chance to see new things and recognize new places.
Close your eyes while bathing
By doing this, your inner feelings are more active. Close your eyes while taking a shower, and try to find your shower tap as it increases the tactile sense. By doing this your hands feel various things and send their signals to your brain.
