Quote: (07-19-2015 06:00 AM)Georges89 Wrote:
Hi Robert S, thanks for the advice.
A big part of my problem is creating a reminder in my outlook calendar, but completely forgetting about the appointment because I don't look at my calendar for a few hours. I need to make sure I have some kind of sound alert from my phone/computer to make sure I don't miss it.
I eat somewhat clean, but could do with improving. Do you still drink? I feel if I was to stop that, it would probably help a lot.
And as for the musical instrument, I have been thinking about that for absolutely ages. I was thinking of even getting a keyboard and start from there. As for foreign languages, I have dabbled in and out of them, but would like to go to a language class in the week, I think that would be beneficial also. Both the musical instrument and languages apparently have a really good effect on the brain. I find the work itself can be quite mind numbing as well, and things like playing an instrument, or learning a language really energize the mind again.
Happy to be of help.
I don't drink at all. This is due to other factors, but drinking definitely does affect my memory.
Pick up an instrument and learn some pieces or learn to improvise. You won't regret it.
My language learning is mainly done via apps on my phone. Duolingo is a great one for European languages. Chinese Skill is great for Mandarin Chinese. Both these apps help you to learn via constant testing. They're quite fun and each module only takes about 15 mins to complete.