My memory isn’t what it used to be
My memory isn’t what it used to be.
One of the biggest challenges of returning to university later in life is… memory.
I used to read something and remember it.
Now I read.
Highlight.
Summarize.
Review.
Make flashcards.
And during the exam, I still sometimes wonder:
“Have I ever seen this term before?”
When I had to memorize a long list of medications, I looked at the list.
The list looked back at me.
And I thought:
“No way.” I can’t do it…
Studying later in life requires more repetition, more patience and a lot more self-compassion.
Research does show some age-related changes in processing speed and memory retrieval.
But it also shows something important:
The ability to learn does not disappear with age.
The adult brain remains capable of learning, adapting, and changing.
And I’ve discovered something else.
Maybe I don’t remember as quickly as I once did.
But I understand differently.
I connect what I learn to research, to my work, to people, and to life.
At 20, I often asked:
“What do I need to know for the exam?”
Today I ask:
“Why does this matter?”
And by the way…
I forgot things when I was 20 too.
I just didn’t blame my age for it. 😊
Is there something you’ve been postponing because you think it might be too late to start?
Maybe it isn’t.
Contact me!
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