Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention

In this episode, I discuss working memory, which is critical for learning and productivity, strategy setting, goal seeking, and navigating new environments. I explain the key role of dopamine and the biological mechanisms underlying working memory and how working memory differs from both short- and long-term memory. I also describe science-supported tools to enhance working memory and attention—including zero- or low-cost behavioral, supplemental and pharmacologic approaches. I include how to assess your working memory and how to use memory tasks to determine your baseline dopamine levels in certain brain circuits. This episode provides listeners with highly actionable tools to assess and improve their attention to specific tasks and task-switching capacity and to enhance their overall productivity. Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. Use Ask Huberman Lab, our chat-based tool, for summaries, clips, and insights from this episode. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlab Timestamps 00:00:00 Working Memory 00:01:12 Sponsors: Mateina, BetterHelp & Helix Sleep 00:05:00 Short- vs. Long-Term Memory 00:09:59 Neuroplasticity 00:15:42 Working Memory; Attention & Focus 00:20:04 Working Memory Test 00:25:35 Sponsor: AG1 00:27:02 Brain & Working Memory; Dopamine 00:36:13 Working Memory Capacity Test 00:44:37 Increasing Dopamine & Working Memory 00:49:26 Task Switching, Distractions 00:54:42 Sponsor: LMNT 00:56:04 Tool: Yoga Nidra, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) & Dopamine 01:03:08 Tool: Deliberate Cold Exposure & Dopamine 01:11:02 Tool: Working Memory & Binaural Beats 01:15:23 Supplements to Increase Dopamine: L-Tyrosine, Mucuna Pruriens 01:22:53 Dopamine Prescriptions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 01:29:12 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices