August 20, 2009 Self Care!
Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire
Tip of the Week
 
Memory: Use It or Lose It

I know I'm not the only one who has trouble finding words or can't remember the name of someone I just met. Short term memory issues can result from the aging process, stress, or having too much on your mind. One way to improve your memory is to use it. Try the following strategy to exercise your memory several times a week.

Link together items that you need to remember into story form. If you need to do errands that include going to the hardware store, the dry cleaners, and the post office, your story might be: You get grease on your clothes at the hardware store so you must go to the dry cleaners. While at the dry cleaners you find an envelope in your pocket that needs to be mailed.

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Just like your body, your mind needs to workout to stay fit. You may want to include Memory Fitness in your self care routine.
About Karen
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker. She has a private counseling practice in Overland Park and specializes in helping people:
  • Manage the challenges of life transitions
  • Deal with relationship and family issues
  • Heal from loss
  • Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Recover from anxiety, depression, or past trauma
 
Contact Information
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
10977 Granada Lane, Suite 295
Overland Park, KS 66209
913-663-3511
www.karenrowinsky.com
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