![]() ![]() Talking about our past and listening to others discuss their own memories creates bonds with others. For example, I find myself recalling the days when a movie theater ticket was $4 (in the evening!), and how my parents and I would head somewhere in our small brown hatchback, complete with my dad’s CB radio antenna whistling in the wind as we drove. Even in face-to-face conversations, it’s common for people to discuss the past. Social media often posts “throwback” images of record players or classic cars, which often inspire people to comment about their memories of the particular item. So go ahead, think about all of those “remember that time when…” moments. Positive thinking and laughter helps produce feel-good chemicals in the body, promoting better mental and physical well-being. Depending on your thought, it may even make you erupt in laughter, which sure beats dwelling on unhappy thoughts. Remembering positive memories almost always guarantees that a smile will come to your face. Thinking about the past can help you explore your identity. To a degree, reminiscing about things like childhood friends or memories of deceased loved ones can help shed light on your innermost thoughts and behaviors in the present day. While the topic can get deep and even involve religious and scientific discussions, many times a simple assessment of your own past can satisfy such questions. Increases self-discoveryĭo you sometimes find yourself asking “Who am I and what’s my purpose in life?” Many of us do. As a result, it’s easier for people to access memories. ![]() The researchers say that exchanging stories about the past wakes up a part of the brain that otherwise remains inactive. They’ve even discovered that talking about the past with others can improve recall in the late stages of dementia. Boosts memoryĮxperts have found that reminiscing about your past can improve memory. In fact, according to research, reminiscing is good for you. As a young child, I often thought such trips down memory lane were somewhat pointless, but now that I’m older, I have an appreciation for the stories people tell. It’s not uncommon for her to start conversations with “do you remember that time when…” (before launching into pleasant memories from times gone by). My grandmother frequently reminisces, talking about family camping trips back in the day and how she used to love playing Frank Sinatra tapes.
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