After digging into working memory studies, I have realized that, while these are examples of inattention, they are mostly signs of poor working memory. You might be familiar with the term “short-term memory,” which is used interchangeably with the term “working memory.” Research shows that young children have limited working memory skills, being able to hold only one or two items in memory. Other research has shown that brain training delivers significant improvements in working memory if you commit to sticking with it. The first step to better working memory is to understand how memory works and to accept your limitations.