If you are in the doghouse for forgetting to buy that special someone something this Valentine’s Day, it’s not your fault, psychologists have discovered – it might be because you are still feeling those Covid-19 pandemic blues.
Feeling low or sad can make people less likely to remember everyday tasks like posting a letter or returning a call, academics at the University of Aberdeen have found.
Francesco Pupillo, who worked on the study, said: “We have known for some time that negative mood can impact our thinking and memory, but this is another piece of the puzzle that shows the potential of positive mood for helping us remember and complete our tasks.
