4 Ways to Improve Focus and Memory
- David Priede, MIS, PhD
- Oct 4
- 2 min read
Feeling Foggy? 4 Simple Ways to Sharpen Your Focus and Memory
Lately, I’ve noticed a frustrating trend—and I know I’m not alone. It feels like my brain is a computer with too many tabs open. I’m in a conversation, but my mind wanders. I sit down to read, and a notification pulls me away. It’s harder to absorb information and easier to forget little details. For a while, I chalked it up to being “busy” or just having a lot on my plate.
But there’s a deeper reason. Our brains are constantly processing more than they were designed to handle. The sheer volume of inputs—texts, alerts, headlines, decisions—creates an “information bottleneck,” making it harder for new information to get in and be saved properly.
Modern society amplifies this. We’re surrounded by digital noise: smartphones pinging, social feeds refreshing, news cycles accelerating. Even rest feels performative—streaming, scrolling, multitasking. Add the pressure to stay productive, informed, and available, and it’s no wonder our attention feels fractured. These distractions aren’t just inconvenient—they’re neurologically exhausting.
The good news? We can take steps to manage this. My goal in this article is to share four straightforward strategies I’ve learned that can help you tune out distractions, improve your focus in daily life, and strengthen your memory.
About Dr. David L. Priede, MIS, PhD
As a healthcare professional and neuroscientist at BioLife Health Research Center, I am committed to catalyzing progress and fostering innovation. With a multifaceted background encompassing experiences in science, technology, healthcare, and education, I’ve consistently sought to challenge conventional boundaries and pioneer transformative solutions that address pressing challenges in these interconnected fields. Follow me on Linkedin.
Founder and Director of Biolife Health Center and a member of the American Medical Association, National Association for Healthcare Quality, Society for Neuroscience, and the American Brain Foundation.
