Taking Notes Gives Your Floating Attention a Job to Do

Everyone has some floating attention, but 80 h d adults definitely have a surplus. Taking notes can also give your floating attention a job to do and allow you to focus on the discussion in the meeting. Using strategies that make meetings more interactive and stimulating can also compensate for both working memory and long term memory challenges. Being curious as you're taking notes by using a system to identify key points, ch as action items, questions that you may have, ideas that you may having, et cetera, can also help you use your working memory to stay engaged in the Meeting.