Barking like a dog when you put something down, such as your car keys or glasses, will dramatically reduce the likelihood of them being lost, according to insights published today.
A list of actions to prevent losing things has been released in partnership with leading human behavior expert, Jez Rose, based on the concept of mind palaces and making mental ‘markers’. This involves creating mental tags in the brain throughout the day to boost memory power.
Rose, explains: “The good news is that there is no such thing as a person with a bad memory – this is a myth. The truth is, we all know where our lost items are, we just don’t know how to access the information in our brains, and this is a skill that can be taught. Simple memory training techniques can work wonders for improving your memory and help you to find lost items quicker, or even better, stop you losing things in the first place.
“By consciously carrying out a significant action when you put something down, you are creating a mental tag on that moment. Barking like a dog when you put down your car keys is an extreme example, but the more unusual the action, the more likely you are to remember that moment.”
Published by My Nametags, British manufacturer of name labels, alongside Jez Rose, the list of actions also includes practical advice on what to do when something has already gone missing to help find it quicker.
