Names

Confession time: I have a superpower, and it's forgetting people's names as soon as they tell me. You know that awkward moment when you run into someone you've met before, and their name just vanishes from your memory? I've lost count of the number of times I've tried to play it cool, hoping they won't notice my blank expression. But deep down, I'm most disappointed with myself. Even more so when the other person does remember my name.

I know how powerful it is to address someone by their name, making them feel seen and valued, and it adds a personal touch to the conversation. So, I've been working on this memory challenge, and the part that's proving harder is having the confidence to go with it – saying the name instead of freezing in fear of getting it wrong or not pronouncing it correctly, and sometimes even asking the person to repeat the name when it doesn't click the first time around.

But today, I'm celebrating a little win. I managed to remember the name of the person who helped me at the service center last week, and it felt like a small triumph! I didn't cheat by writing down the name in notes; I simply remembered it, just after a brief interaction! I called this morning, and the name popped up in my mind! It was an "easy" name, no doubt (no, it wasn't Luca), but for me, it's a step in the right direction!

​If you've ever been on the receiving end of my blank stare, my sincere apologies – it's not intentional, and I am genuinely working on getting better. We all have our quirks, and this is one of mine, as silly as it may sound. But hey, it's all part of what makes us beautifully imperfect humans, right?