Empty your working memory slots. We’ve all been there: during important conversations or brain-heavy tasks, a thought that is begging for your attention pops into your head. The next time this happens, take a sec to write it down. Off-loading it allows you to use your entire working memory to hear and process what your conversation partner is saying, or to work on the task at hand (not just the part that isn’t trying to remember what you wanted to say or what you suddenly remembered you need to do next week).
