Question
My mind feels very slow, and I often stumble over my words. It’s difficult to speak fluently when I talk for longer periods, which is very painful and frustrating for me. I envy those who have been eloquent since childhood. I clearly feel that my thinking speed is slow, and I need to search slowly for the words I want to say, leading to significant pauses in speech and often incoherent expressions. Sometimes, even when I’m just thinking about how to phrase a sentence or a paragraph in my mind, I encounter problems with slow thinking and pauses. Even when I’m not anxious or tense, I often experience these symptoms. Although I’ve been trying to think about what to say before speaking, the results haven’t been very good.
Answer
Hello. The situations you mentioned are quite common among many people. As we age, our memory may not be as sharp as it was in our teenage years, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and there’s no need to worry too much. To improve memory, in addition to strengthening memory through exercise, you can also improve memory methods. Many people may find that although their memory declines with age, their understanding ability improves, which is an advantage that should be utilized well. This article provides some suggestions and strategies for improving language expression that may help you.