20 Time Individual Reflection

          My 20 time project was about how and why we forget. I conducted research about this topic, then I made and did an experiment to test memory and memory loss. I chose this challenge because I was very  interested in this when I thought of it. Also, it has helped me learn how my memory works in the context of remembering formulas for math or concepts for biology. For this project, I was mostly focused on self-improvement of my knowledge of memory and my learning process. 

          My initial plan for this project was discussed in 20 Time Blogpost 1. It was to research this topic to see what it was about, since I didn't know much about how memory worked. Then, the next step was to create an experiment to test what I learned. After that was to conduct the experiment and collect data, then analyze it. I would say that I stuck relatively well to my initial plan explained above. My successes were that I made and conducted a successful experiment. I didn't have any failures, but there might have been inconveniences such as time management and conflicts. My biggest obstacle would be getting started because this was such a vague project with no set deadlines or goals. It was different than what I usually do for projects. However, I managed to finish most of what I wanted to accomplish in the first place. 

          What I learned was about the complex processes of how our brains memorize and forget information. I also learned how to create an experiment. Some soft skills, or life skills, that I learned were time management and resolving conflict issues. If I had a chance to do this again, I would manage my time better and I would plan around my schedule to fit 20 time in to get more work done. What I have learned about myself is that I can improve on my time management and that I have learned about how I forget and what I can do to improve my memory. For now, I think this challenge is done and I don't have any intention of continuing it.