Thursday, December 8, 2011

Daily Challenge

Doodle as you listen to something you need to remember today.

How to do it:
Put pen or pencil to paper today, and doodle for a few minutes while you're listening to something you need to remember. It could be during a class, webinar, or even a radio or TV program that contains information you're trying to retain. Create a simple line drawing or geometric pattern - whatever you like.
 
 
 
Why it matters:
Doodling has gotten a bad reputation as a mindless time-waster. But when you draw little squiggles and sketches while listening, it helps you better retain what you've heard. Doodling seems to harness the brain's wanderlust and prevent unproductive daydreaming. In fact, in a study on doodling and memory, those who doodled while listening to a monotonous two-and-a-half minute phone message recalled 29% more of the details afterward than did a group who listened to the message without doodling.
 
Let us know if you tried it.
 
Fun Fact:
Some U.S. presidents were doodlers. John F. Kennedy scribbled line art of sailboats during meetings, while Ronald Reagan favored cowboys, horses, and football players.

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