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Free your memories with Haven
We understand how vital holidays are for providing a well-deserved break from everyday life and creating opportunities to reconnect with loved ones.
And while we might snap away, capturing photos of those moments we never want to forget, like your little one’s first swim or time on the beach, how often do you back at the photos you’ve taken?
The typical adult has 1,598 photos on their phone camera roll, but 19% rarely look back at their camera roll and as a result, 14% often forget special moments.
At Haven, we’re passionate about not only helping you to create more memories but also having the opportunity to revisit these more often, and that’s why we’re encouraging you to free your memories with us.
Meet our expert, Dr Angharad Rudkin
Dr Angharad Rudkin is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She has worked with children and their families for over 20 years and as a mother herself, Angharad understands the importance of creating unforgettable moments together and has an abundance of advice on how we can strengthen and improve our memory making.
Why are memories so important?
Over to Dr. Rudkin:
"Memories are like anchors that help us feel linked, connected and secure. Memories are also important for our social selves. Shared memories are crucial for our relationships - remembering something you did with friends or family or a funny moment with someone can strengthen our sense of connectedness and reminds us of why these relationships are so important.”
Most of us start locking in memories from around 3.5–4 years old, but some early birds can recall even earlier moments. Those memories are often emotional and tied to feelings rather than details—like the excitement of a beach day or the warmth of a family hug.”
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How to create long lasting memories?
Top tips from Dr Rudkin:
Take it all in: Notice the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings around you. The more senses involved, the more you’re likely to remember.
Feel the moment: Identifying the emotion that you're experiencing in that moment can make it feel more memorable.
Sleep on it: Memories consolidate during our sleep. If you want to remember something that happened that day, think about it before you fall asleep then leave it up to your brain to process and store it.
Get moving: Staying active boosts your brainpower, helping memories stick around.
Make it a family memory: Our memories are not exact copies of an event. They will be influenced by our beliefs and previous experiences. So, all of us will come away from the same experience with a slightly different memory. This is why family holidays are so good for us – we all share the same experiences but the differences in how we remember them makes for a great story.
How to free your holiday memories with Haven
If, after reading this, you're feeling inspired to free your holiday memories, come and see us in Manchester or Birmingham at our free phone printing-pop ups at the following locations:
Manchester
Venue: Trafford Centre (Ground floor, near The Orient)
Friday 21st Feb 10am-6pm
Why don’t you free your favourite memories and share with Haven on Instagram @havenofficial
Frame your memories in the Haven app
Why not frame your memories with our digital photo frame feature in the Haven app? Take photos on your break, add one of our fantastic Haven branded frames to your favourites and share with your family and loved ones.
Once you've booked your break, simply download the Haven app at App Store and Google Play to get started.
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