It's a busy world we live in and it's no surprise it's easy to forget things like pin numbers, phone numbers, email addresses and even the names of people you just met. A little daily focus can go along way to improving your memory. This is a guide about memory tips and tricks.
Here is a memory trick I learned sometime back. Soon after my husband passed away, my mind was in such a turmoil I couldn't remember anything. So, I would say things out loud even if I'm by myself. The biggest culprit for me was making sure to unplug things such as my curling iron.
When I was done with it, I would say out loud "unplug" as I was unplugging it. This really helped me. Even though it's been 3 years since he died, I still say things out loud.
By Kathy from Sylvania, OH
Here are a few of the tricks I do to help myself remember things:
By Maile from Onalaska, WA
My sister taught me this trick to help you remember something you have to do before you leave the house. Just put a post it note or magnet on the door you use to leave and it will remind you that you have to do something. Its great when we are filling up the pool or need to turn on the slow cooker.
By Scaryone
When you need to remember something, write it down. The act of writing triggers a different part of the brain than the part that hears, making you twice as likely to remember. (even if you lose the note).
By Linda
My hubby keeps an empty soda bottle top in his truck, when I ask him to bring something home or he has an errand that day, he goes and sticks the cap up on the dash. Then when he's driving around and he sees the cap he'll say "why is that there? ... oh yeah I have to get such and such...". It works for him.
By Melanie
Hang small dry erase makers beside all the mirrors in your house and when you think of something that needs to be done or something that you need to buy, grab a pen and write it on a mirror! This helps with my memory problems!
By DiscoDinah
My wife used rubberbands to jog her memory. Somedays she will come home from work with 4 rubberbands on her wrist. Each rubberband represents something she wanted to do when she got home.
By C W Connor
In order to remember a one-time thing, I take my wedding ring or watch off and put it on the opposite hand. It is so irritating to have it on the wrong hand that I keep reminding myself why it is there and the task I need to do. As soon as I do the task, I can move it back to the correct hand.
By Katie A.
If I am taking food to work or home from a party I put my car keys in the fridge with it. I never get far without it!
By Linda
In order to remember all the things I need to bring to work, I always place them in a bag the night before and hang the bag on the door knob! I also save all my gift bags for this purpose, Jazzes up my lunch and reminds me of the gift giver every day!!. Never a dull moment at my desk at work!!
By TERRY
Regarding the problem remembering passwords, etc., I have always used former addresses which always have numbers and capital letters. Also, grandchildren's names with their date of birth. Hope this helps someone.
By Montana Jewel Therapy from Missoula, MT
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