Moto Jackets and Memory Training

December 2, 2013

Posted 09/12

Moto Jacket + Printed Layers

Jacket: F21 // Sweater: c/o Kiki LaRue // Clutch: c/o Boden (30% off today) // Necklace: Blue Skies Shop // Denim: J. Brand (on sale today!) // Watch: Aldo

How was your Thanksgiving week?
I hope you all got to rest and enjoy your families!
We really lucked out this year with our trip up to Michigan. Travels went well and for the most part, everyone stayed healthy.
It felt so good to cut off from work and soak up my kids and my nieces. They had so much fun together. We got a perfect blanket of white snow and my southern born little ones were in heaven. Veronica kept begging for a snowman:)

We had a long haul back so I downloaded Stitcher and checked out some new podcasts. This American Life and TedTalks particularly caught my attention. (Do you have any stations to recommend??) One episode was on the ability to train your memory. Hello, sign me up says the mom of three who seems to have forgotten her abc’s and how to tie her shoe as of late…
It was pretty fascinating. Here’s what the memory champ recommended…
If you are trying to remember someone’s name or number, create vivid stories that can come to life in sequence to go along with that name or number in order to “burn it into your memory.”
He memorized the sequence of an entire deck of cards by doing it in sets of three by relating each to a person, action, object. CrAzY! Simple but effective. Hey, I will try anything! Now how about helping my memory not to put the coffee pot in the fridge or leave my keys in the car? Anyone?? 😉

Happy Monday loves!
All photos by Chelsey Heidorn Photography

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jillian
says:

December 2, 2013 at 4:58 pm

loveee this outfit! so glad you had a happy thanksgiving! xo jillian

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Heidi says:

December 2, 2013 at 5:23 pm

I frequently listen to TedTalks! Love the cozy outfit! xo Heidi

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Nic
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December 2, 2013 at 5:26 pm

I love that sweater! And wide leg jeans always look so great on you. Someone recently told me that in order to remember names, you should picture someone you know who has the same name having a fight with the person you just met. I guess the bizarre situation and the connection between those two people with the same name is supposed to help you remember. I haven’t had the chance to try it yet, but I feel like it would probably work!
Nic
http://www.younglovestyle.blogspot.com

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Kate says:

December 2, 2013 at 5:56 pm

I think I heard that memory podcast. I really love This American Life! Some other great podcasts are Radiolab, The Moth, and Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me for humor.

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Carolyn
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December 2, 2013 at 7:16 pm

TedTalks are AMAZING. They happen all over the world, some as single talks and others as part of TED Conferences. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. The topics span everything from public health, technology, character development and much much more. They hosted by such a variety of talents and ages and hosting in amazingly creative ways. One of my favorites – http://www.ted.com/playlists/77/new_to_ted.html
Be inspired.

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Matthew Pike says:

December 2, 2013 at 7:23 pm

Your looking very well I must say, killer smile 🙂

Memory training eh…..sorry what was the post about. Doh. Ok well I’m quite forgetful but I never forget important things. Names I’m not so good, I guess when I meet new people I’m so caught up in sending a good impression I’m totally not listening to what name is given. Bad I know, working on it.

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Rachel McClintock
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December 2, 2013 at 7:31 pm

Checkout Radio Lab. It is really awesome!!

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Kacie says:

December 2, 2013 at 8:41 pm

Gorgeous, I love that sweater!

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kelsey says:

December 3, 2013 at 4:30 am

gorgeous location and love your outfit!
ladies in navy

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Samantha says:

December 3, 2013 at 1:50 pm

I bought a moto jacket at Forever 21 and it’s the best $15 I’ve ever spent on clothes. You look fab as always.

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Marchelle
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December 3, 2013 at 5:28 pm

I hear ya in memory training! My brain is still recovering from having three children in just under three years’ time! I’ll have to check out this podcast; thanks for the suggestion. …Oh, and lovely outfit as always!

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anil
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December 4, 2013 at 6:57 am

Hi Anna
This Ted talk will inspire u do check it out
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful.html
love the first 2 pics in your post.
in case u have time do see my nature and wildlife FB page https://www.facebook.com/AnilBosePhotography
anil

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Jenmarie says:

December 5, 2013 at 6:39 am

This jacket was made for you! Love the way you styled it, Anna!

So glad you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Enjoyed all the pics you shared during the trip 🙂

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Lauren says:

December 5, 2013 at 4:09 pm

Anna – if you think Memory Training is interesting, you should definitely read the book “Moonwalking with Einstein” – I think you would find it fascinating. It is all about this journalist who was researching memory and decided to see how he would do in the US memory championships. It is really interesting!

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Sarah says:

December 6, 2013 at 2:01 pm

Love the pairing of the moto jacket and sweater- never thought to do that. Super cute. Just found your blog and love it.

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