MOPS and Our Mushy Minds

Many thanks to the MOPS group that had me in to speak this morning!

We talked about our mushy minds, a topic I relate to ever so well.

After highlighting some of the causes of Mamamnesia, as some call it, or Mommy Mush Mind, I talked about a variety of ways to try rescuing from the quagmire our memory, creativity, attentiveness, and intellect along with our verbal, spatial and cognitive abilities.

One simple suggestion came from Dr. Frank Lawlis who was an IQ expert featured on a Dr. Phil segment (see the slide show entitled, "We're going to activate their brains")--and of course if you hear something on Dr. Phil, it's got to be true. Dr. Lawlis offered several suggestions. I was captivated by his comment that chewing sugarless gum could make a significant impact on our ability to focus.

I researched his gum claim online and found an article summarizing the research done in Great Britain the year before. It's looking good for Wrigley.

Who knew? All those years our teachers made us spit it out, chewing gum could have been one of our best study and test-taking allies. This morning I passed out some gum and told the MOPS ladies that it was our secret weapon.

It's not too late. Next time you can't remember where you put your keys, reach for a pack of gum and start chomping.

If you can remember where you put the gum, that is.