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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasks

It happens to almost everyone. You leave home with a clear mission. Buy toothpaste, eggs, detergent, and coffee. You repeat the list in your head during the entire journey. Then you walk inside the store and suddenly your brain goes blank. You stand there wondering why you came in the first place. Minutes later, after wandering through a few aisles, the memory returns. At first, this can feel frustrating. Many people immediately blame themselves.

"My memory is getting worse."

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