Periagoge
Scenario

When external memory systems undermine internal confidence

I write everything down because I'm terrified of forgetting but now I can't trust my own memory and I feel dependent on my notes to know what I think.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The outsourcing of memory creates learned helplessness, where the mind atrophies from disuse and doubt.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Writing and the externalization of memory?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.