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[Link] ‘It’s awful to be a medical exception’: the woman who cannot forget

Read: 19/1/2022 www.theguardian.com

Every morning since January 2004, Rebecca Sharrock crosses off the date on a calendar in her room. Like many people, the 31-year-old uses it to keep track of time, distinguishing the present day from the ones that came before.

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[Link] How to Actually Remember People's Names

Read: 9/11/2021 www.wired.com

Almost three years ago, my husband and I moved to a new neighborhood. One of the first people we met was a teacher who lives six doors away. Each time I see her walking her two dogs, she waves and says, “Hi, Lisa.

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[Link] Want to Retain Information Better? Try This Popular, 70-Year-Old Note-Taking Method

Read: 9/11/2021 getpocket.com

At a conference, in a conference room, or in a classroom, this method is proven and powerful.

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