Hey guys, it's Hanna!
Today's tip is all about having a short memory and dealing with it.
ϟ When you lose something, think of where you've seen it the last time. Don't just random search for it. When you find it and after you've used it, place it in the first place you searched for it.
ϟ Hang a little blackboard near your bed. Use different colors to write on it what you have to do - for example, blue for school, orange for family, green for friends, purple for shopping, etc. Erase them when you've done them.
ϟ Always take a piece of paper and a pen with you. When the idea of doing something crosses your mind, write it immediately.
ϟ Associate a new habit with an old one. For example, if you have to take a medicine, get used to take it right after breakfast.
ϟ Sleep enough and always in the same hours. During the sleep, your brain stabilizes your memories.
ϟ Stop thinking that you have a "bad memory." Convince yourself that you do have a good memory that will improve. Erase those thoughts and vow to improve your memory. Celebrate even little achievements to keep yourself motivated.
ϟ Exercise your brain. Try some fun puzzle exercises everyday such as crosswords, Sudoku, and other games which are easy enough for anyone.
ϟ Use flash cards. Flash cards are especially useful for studying. It's essentially a card with a question on one side and the answer on the other.
ϟ Say things you want to remember aloud. If you have trouble remembering whether you took your medication every morning, just say, "I just took my medication!" right after you took it, to reinforce this idea in your mind. Saying this aloud will help you remember that you did indeed take your medication.
ϟ Leave yourself a telephone message reminding yourself of important "to do" tasks.
ϟ When studying, take a break every so often, and do something dynamic, run up and down the stairs a couple of times, go back to your work in ten minutes.
ϟ Write in a diary or journal every day without fail. Even small issues should be written down -- this is a good way to make sure you don't miss anything.
And that's it! Hope it helps.
xoxo
-Hanna
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