5 Ideas to Help You Remember

1. Believe in Yourself. If you keep saying you have a bad memory, then most likely you will have a bad memory. Motivate yourself by having an I CAN remember attitude.

2. Write it down. I say this over and over, but we all have way too much to remember to fill our heads with trivial matters. Write them down and clear the brain for the important stuff.

3. Record yourself. Sometimes you have a thought and want to remember it, but writing it down isn't possible (like when driving). Use a little tape recorder to record your thoughts, your parking space number or a phone number you see advertised while driving. Check your cell phone. Many of them have a video feature that will record your voice.

4. Call yourself. If you are at the office and want to do something when you arrive home, call your answering machine and leave yourself a message.

5. Set timers and alarms. Keep yourself on task by setting a timer or alarm for how long you want to work on the project. Need to leave at a certain time for an appointment? Set an alarm for a few minutes before to remind you it is time to go.