Working memory

5 signs of overload

Working memory overload can make simple tasks feel harder than they should.

IQFlow Pinterest pin listing five signs of working memory overload.

Quick answer

The short version

Working memory overload shows up when you cannot keep the rule, steps, or key details active long enough to use them.

How to use it

1

Reduce the number of active steps.

2

Write down intermediate details.

3

Slow down before switching rules.

4

Repeat with a shorter sequence.

What this trains

Working memory
Attention
Rule holding
Error awareness

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