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10 Ideas to Help You Remember
by Maria Gracia
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You’re busy and have tons of things to do. How can you possibly
remember it all? Having a sharp memory recall can be as simple as finding
ways to help jog your memory. Here are 10 quick ideas:
1.
Write it down. With the amount of things you have to remember in
any given day, why should you try to stuff it all into your memory
bank? When you want to remember something, the very best thing to
do is write it down. When you need to recall it, it will be there for you.
2.
Keep it together. When you write down things you want to remember,
keep them in one consistent place. Otherwise, you're going to spend a
lot of time looking for your notes.
3.
Maintain good health. Eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, and
exercise. These are all important for your memory, staying focused,
and being alert.
4.
Record your thoughts. Sometimes you might want to remember
something, but it's not convenient for you to write it down, such as
when you’re in bed in a dark room. Use a phone APP, like Rev, and
voice record your thoughts instead.
5.
Call yourself. If you're at the office, and you want to do something
when you arrive home, call your home or office voicemail and leave
yourself a message. When you arrive, you'll listen to your message
and remember exactly what you wanted to do.
6.
Believe in yourself. If you keep saying you have a bad memory,
you'll probably continue to have a bad memory. It's important to have
a motivated, “I can remember” attitude.
7.
Send yourself email reminders. There are many free email reminder
services available. You type in what you want to remember, such as a
birthday, anniversary, or event, and you then receive an email
reminder when the date is approaching.
8.
Post sticky notes. Those wonderful, little sticky notes can be
amazing memory helpers. Want to remember something before you
leave the house? Jot it down on a Post-It Note and stick it on the
inside of your door. You'll be sure to see it as you're getting ready to
walk out. Have to make an urgent call first thing in the morning?
Leave a Post-It Note on your telephone.
9.
Set timers and alarms. Take advantage of alarm clocks and timers
throughout the day. Have to take the clothes out of the wash at 3:00?
Set your alarm clock to remind you. Want to leave for the basketball
game by 6:15? Set your phone timer to beep a few minutes before.
10.
Use visual reminders. Visual reminders can help you remember and
focus. I especially like visual reminders for remembering your goals. If
your goal is to take a trip to a beautiful island in a few years, keep a
magazine photograph of the island right on your desk.
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