Working Memory
Working Memory is your brain’s ability to hold information in the short term and use it while you’re doing something else. Think of it as your internal whiteboard – the space where you jot down mental notes, next steps, and connections while in motion.
When this EF is working, you can remember why you opened the fridge, keep track of a conversation while formulating your response, or follow multi-step directions without freezing.
When it’s struggling, your mental whiteboard wipes itself every 15 seconds and it’s exhausting trying to refill it.
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