Episode 125: The 400 Photos You Will Never Look At

You have a phone full of photos from this summer. So why do so many of those moments feel like a blur?If you have ever come home from something wonderful with forty new pictures and almost none of the feeling of having been there, you are in good company. This week we look at what the camera does to a memory, and the one small change that helps you actually keep the good days.In this episode:• Why your memory of a moment can fade even when the photo is sharp• The reason your brain loosens its grip the second you lift your phone• How to come home from the good days feeling like you were really thereScripture: Psalm 118:24 (CSB)Research note: A study on memory and photographs — the photo-taking impairment effect (Henkel, Psychological Science, 2014) — found that snapping a quick photo of something can weaken how well you remember it later.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.